Stars Youth Programme Coordinator

Wakatipu High School, in conjunction with Graeme Dingle Foundation Southern, is looking for high‑energy, positive candidates with a passion for helping rangatahi realise their full potential to run the Stars programme at Wakatipu High School.

Job details

• Permanent, part‑time – 25 hours per week
• Hourly rate between $28.85 (B‑C4) and $30.97 (B‑C7) depending on experience and qualifications.

Role And Team

The Stars programme strengthens rangatahi during their 12‑month transition to high school via the use of peer mentors and a structured series of activities. This important and rewarding role will require the successful candidate to guide, support and develop senior students (peer mentors) as they mentor and support new entrant Year 9 students with their transition to Wakatipu High School.

The ideal candidate will be an effective planner and facilitator with excellent team leadership and relationship management skills, have well‑developed communication skills, and experience working with rangatahi. Some flexibility in working hours is required. You will liaise with other organisations in your local community to provide opportunities for additional experiences that allow participants to become more engaged and involved in their surroundings.

Key Responsibilities of This Role Include

About You

This is a role for people with a passion for walking alongside rangatahi at a key stage of their development. Although an understanding of how the education and / or community sector works will be an advantage, more critical to your success will be the following.

Qualifications and Experience

Skills and Attributes Required

If you meet these requirements and want to make a positive difference for rangatahi in the Wakatipu Basin, we would love to hear from you.

This role is subject to a clean police vet as required under the New Zealand Children's Act.

Applications close at midday on Monday 24 November.

Additional Information

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