Volunteer District Youth Manager Wellington

Ko wai matou - About us:

Hato Hone St John has been serving New Zealanders since 1885. Today, our 11,000-strong team of kaimahi and volunteer works across Aotearoa to enhance the health and wellbeing of our communities. From responding to 111 calls to supporting people to stay healthy through our mahi in health education, access, and monitoring, we are making life-changing differences every day.

He aha te turanga - About the role:

Our District Youth Managers provide mentoring, development, and people leadership to volunteer Area Youth Managers and District Youth Support Officers. They also work with the wider regional youth leadership team to support the development and delivery of the Regional Youth Strategy.

A pivotal role in the Youth team, your well-honed organisational skills, and proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships will be critical in supporting the Divisions to deliver on the IBP and Youth Strategy objectives. As an Area Youth Manager, you will be provided with the opportunity to gain self-reward and develop both personally and professionally.

About the role:

• Assist the Regional Youth Manager to meet requirements within the Youth Business Plan
• Manage the District to contribute to and deliver on the IBP and Youth Strategy objectives eg: Grand Prior, super penguin etc
• Oversee the delivery of District Level events in conjunction with District Youth Support and the wider district youth leadership team
• Encourage and promote Divisions involvement in both District and Regional level events
• Manage District budgets in line with guidelines and provide support to Area / Divisions to develop and manage budgets when required
• Support and manage district recruitment through the organisation of events, and completion of recruitment processes
• Promote the youth programme to increase youth and adult membership
• Grow and maintain strong relationships with colleagues in the region, relevant staff and volunteers in the wider Hato Hone St John, and with your local community

Ko wai koe - About you

Some key requirements:

• Prior experience in a leadership/management role developing others
• A real team player with a keen interest in working with young people
• An aptitude for working with a diverse demographic group e.g. age, culture, background
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills
• A proven ability to build and maintain strong internal and external relationships
• Customer focussed with exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Have a natural talent for thinking and working outside the square
• Able to contribute at least 10 hours per week to the role and attend overnight camps and competitions from time to time

Me pehea te tuku tono - How to apply

Click "I'm interested" before applications close on 11 June 2026.

For further information please contact the Recruitment team on 0800 ST JOHN for a confidential discussion.

At Hato Hone St John, we embrace diversity, welcoming everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We value unique perspectives, fostering inclusivity to better serve our communities, and we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs.

E pohiritia nei e matou, te whanau o Hato Hone St John, nga rereketanga o ia tangata ki te haramai. E awhinatia e matou i nga whakaaro rereke, kia mahi pai i roto i nga hapori katoa. Ko ta matou nei haepapa, kia hangaia tatahi ahuru mowai ma tatou, kia mahi haumaru ai.

If you need accommodations for accessibility, please reach out to the recruiter listed for equitable participation in our recruitment process

Research shows that women and people from under-represented groups are less likely to apply for roles when their experience doesn't match the job description perfectly. If you're excited and think you have what it takes, we want to hear from you! Even if your experience doesn't align 100%. Please apply or contact the recruitment advisor listed on the advertisement for a korero.