Tā tātou atarua – Our vision
Enabling what matters
He angitūtanga - The opportunity
Are you passionate about empowering young people and making a difference in your community? We’re looking for an enthusiastic Youth Programme Assistant to help inspire and support the next generation! You will work mostly in the Youth Space of Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō although there will be times that you will be required to travel to other community spaces for programmes and events.
In this role, you’ll work alongside a dynamic team to plan and deliver engaging activities, workshops, and events for young people. You’ll be a positive role model, helping to create a fun, inclusive, and safe environment where youth can explore their potential, build confidence, and form meaningful connections.
Be part of a cohesive team who plan and execute youth programmes and events engaging with participants ensuring they feel welcomed and supported.
This is a part time 20 hour per week role.
He kōrero mōu - About you
Are you a good leader and communicator who can relate well to a diverse range of people and age groups?
You will be an energetic and enthusiastic Youth Programme Assistant who will bring their great organisation and planning skills to support the team in delivering a fun and engaging programme that is supportive to all rangatahi.
You will add to the experience of our youth space by building positive relationships through the promotion of outstanding service and promoting Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō and The Youth Space resources and services. Everyone who enters will feel welcomed by your professional and friendly demeanor and appreciate the support and guidance you provide them in their use of our various resources.
As the successful candidate you will bring a positive and can do attitude where you will be happy to lend a hand across Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō wider facility.
Tā tātou ahurea – Our culture
Horowhenua District Council is proud to be an inclusive workplace; we celebrate difference, diversity, and aim to empower our employees. We are an organisation built on innovation and optimism, and are embarking on an organisation reset. We are motivated to build a place where we value our people and provide opportunities for them to build outstanding careers and better Horowhenua.
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou - What we offer
An excellent working environment where passionate and committed team members who strive to make a difference for current and future generations. This important opportunity to join a thriving organisation with a strong focus on delivery and to do meaningful work with motivated people that has a direct impact on the lives of our Horowhenua Community.
Tono mai ināianei - Apply now
If this sounds like the role for you, we would like to hear from you. For any questions or additional information, please contact Neil Hirini on 06 366 0999 or 0278 011 071 or neilhi@horowhenua.govt.nz
Please up load your CV along with a Cover letter. Applications close on 30 April 2025, however they will be reviewed as they come in and we will contact you to advise you of your application progress, so don’t wait, apply now!
He rau ringa e pakari ai ngā taura whiri i ō tātou kāinga noho me ō tātou hapori – mai i te pae maunga o Tararua ki te moana
With many hands the threads which weave our neighbourhoods and communities together will be strengthened from the Tararua Ranges to the sea.