Job Description
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Posted: 14/05/2026
Closing Date: 15/06/2026
Job Type: Contract
Location: Hastings
Job Category: Social & Youth Development
Tihei mauri ora!
Nau mai, haere mai, tahuti mai ki Heretaunga!
Heretaunga haukunui, Heretaunga ararau, Heretaunga haaro te kaahu, Heretaunga takoto noa!
Welcome to Heretaunga, the area renowned for its rich and fertile landscape that is sustained by its life-giving dews and waterways. Welcome to Heretaunga, whose beauty is observed by the sharp eye of the harrier hawk; a landscape rich in history and with an esteemed legacy of caring and providing for its inhabitants.
Taitara Mahi - Youth Connector - Training
Fixed term, full-time
Mahi for Youth is a wrap-around support service for Hastings youth aged between 16 - 24 years who are looking for some support to gain education or employment. We have a great team of Connectors who work together to create opportunities for rangatahi.
Our Youth Connectors build relationships with young people, support rangatahi to set and achieve goals, network with employers and other providers, and provide holistic support to young people and their whānau. This role is focussed on training opportunities; your main role will be coordinating training for rangatahi including supporting clients to gain NZQA unit standards. Your work will be holistic and underpinned by Te Whare Tapa Whā.
This is a fixed term opportunity through to February 2026.
Ōu wheako – about you
To be successful in this role you will:
Have a relevant tertiary qualification in youth work / education.
Have initiative and be able to work in a team environment.
Have an understanding and respect for the health and wellbeing of yourself and others.
Ideally have public sector experience - though this is not essential.
An innovative and proactive approach to solving problems.
Situated in the heart of Ngāti Kahungunu, the Hastings district and Hawke’s Bay offer an enjoyable environment in which to live, work and play. We are an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. Are you keen to be a part of our journey?
Posted: 14/05/2026
Closing Date: 15/06/2026
Job Type: Contract
Location: Hastings
Job Category: Social & Youth Development
Tihei mauri ora!
Nau mai, haere mai, tahuti mai ki Heretaunga!
Heretaunga haukunui, Heretaunga ararau, Heretaunga haaro te kaahu, Heretaunga takoto noa!
Welcome to Heretaunga, the area renowned for its rich and fertile landscape that is sustained by its life-giving dews and waterways. Welcome to Heretaunga, whose beauty is observed by the sharp eye of the harrier hawk; a landscape rich in history and with an esteemed legacy of caring and providing for its inhabitants.
Taitara Mahi - Youth Connector - Training
Fixed term, full-time
Mahi for Youth is a wrap-around support service for Hastings youth aged between 16 - 24 years who are looking for some support to gain education or employment. We have a great team of Connectors who work together to create opportunities for rangatahi.
Our Youth Connectors build relationships with young people, support rangatahi to set and achieve goals, network with employers and other providers, and provide holistic support to young people and their whānau. This role is focussed on training opportunities; your main role will be coordinating training for rangatahi including supporting clients to gain NZQA unit standards. Your work will be holistic and underpinned by Te Whare Tapa Whā.
This is a fixed term opportunity through to February 2026.
Ōu wheako – about you
To be successful in this role you will:
Have a relevant tertiary qualification in youth work / education.
Have initiative and be able to work in a team environment.
Have an understanding and respect for the health and wellbeing of yourself and others.
Ideally have public sector experience - though this is not essential.
An innovative and proactive approach to solving problems.
Situated in the heart of Ngāti Kahungunu, the Hastings district and Hawke’s Bay offer an enjoyable environment in which to live, work and play. We are an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. Are you keen to be a part of our journey?
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Youth Connector - Training position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Hastings offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.