Youth Mentor – Iti Māpihi Pounamu – permanent and fixed-term role
Core
Provide trauma-informed mentoring, guidance, and structure to young people (rangatahi/taiohi) in a rural community remand home to support identity, belonging, and reconnection with whānau.
Role type
Youth Mentor (Social Work/Youth Justice)
Builds
A safe, tikanga-led residential environment for youth in the youth justice system.
Domain
Social Services / Youth Justice / Māori Community Services
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Trauma-informed practice, adolescent development knowledge, tikanga-led practice, relationship building, crisis management, cultural competency (Te Ao Māori), professional boundary setting
Preferred skills
Experience in youth work, mentoring, social work, teaching, or community services
Responsibilities
Provide manaakitanga (care and support), mentoring, and guidance to taiohi; Build trusting relationships that support connection, healing and growth; Use tikanga-led activities to explore identity and whakapapa; Uphold rangatiratanga by ensuring that the taiohi's voices are heard; Support reconnection with whānau and other social services; Work collaboratively with external professionals to achieve positive outcomes
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC