CYT is looking for part-time and casual youth workers and volunteers to support & advocate for young people to obtain a greater sense of self-awareness, confidence and gain positive decision-making skills.

Cromwell Youth Trust (CYT) is an established youth service located in the heart of Cromwell, Central Otago.

CYT support and advocate for young people (rangatahi) attending Years 7-13 (aged 10/11 – 18 years old) and run a variety of services and programmes – including a drop-in youth centre, holiday programmes and breakfast club.

CYT is looking for part-time and casual youth workers and volunteers to support & advocate for young people to obtain a greater sense of self-awareness, confidence and gain positive decision-making skills.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has passion and energy, is positive, organised, and able to use initiative.
• Is passionate about positive youth development and supporting our young people first and foremost.
• Adaptable to continued change.
• Has exceptional communication skills and engages with others, especially young people, naturally.
• Is reasonably fit. Is motivated to work in activities inspiring youth through various physical programme e.g. Cycling, paddle boarding and other sports.
• Can develop positive relationships with local community members, businesses, funding bodies and board members.
• Has sound judgement, discretion and maintains appropriate boundaries with young people and their whānau.
• Can embrace and be willing to learn to give effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Te Ao Māori principles and values.
• Can legally work in New Zealand
• Has a valid, clean, full drivers licence
• Experience in the Youth sector would be an advantage, but full training will be given to the right candidate.

In exchange we offer:

• Support for professional development.
• Working within a modernised and creative space where new ideas are welcomed and supported.
• A collaborative team environment
• Opportunities to be involved in and develop a wide range of youth programmes.
• Flexible hours

If you feel you have the skills required to be part of this exciting community service, we would like to hear from you.