Youth Services Officer

Palmerston North City Council – Palmerston North, North Island $61,056 - $70,179 a year 4d ago , from Palmerston North City Council Make a Difference Contribute to the development of Palmerston North City while enjoying a fulfilling career that positivelyimpactsour community Professional Growth Elevate your career through a range of Learning and Development opportunities at Palmerston North City Council. Benefits We do more than just pay you a salary too. We have awesome benefits to support you including 5 weeks annual leave. Competitive salary between $61,056and $70,179, plus a 3.5%Kiwisaveremployer contribution (where eligible) 5 weeks annual leave and a community service day Long service leave after qualifying periods Paid parental leave benefits Supportive work environment that values work-life balance Annual flu vaccinations and subsidised health and eye checks Study leave, professional memberships, and fees support The opportunity to make a real difference in the future of a vibrant, growing city We'relooking for a Youth Services Officer to join our Community Development teamon a part-time basis. As a Youth Services Officer,you'llhelp deliver engaging programmes and activities while creating an environment where young people aged 13–19 feel welcome, supported, and empowered. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference by creating a safe, welcoming, and engaging space whererangatahican connect,participate, and develop confidence through programmes, events, and positive relationships. Every day is different. One day you might be running an activity, the next supporting a young person, collaborating with community organisations, or helping deliver an exciting event. This is apart-time role,30 hours perweek,Tuesday–Saturday. Responsibilities Creating a fun, inclusive, and welcoming space for young people to connect andparticipate. Planning and delivering engaging youth programmes, activities, and events. Building positive relationships with rangatahi and supporting their personal and social development. Working alongside community organisations, schools, and youth service providers to create opportunities for young people. Providing guidance and referring young people to appropriate support services when needed. Supporting the delivery of youth-focused library and Council services. What you will bring: Experience working with young people in a youth development, community, education, or similar setting. Experience planning and delivering programmes, activities, or events. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. A creative, inclusive, and empathetic approach to working with rangatahi. The ability to remain calm, professional, and solutions-focused in challenging situations. A collaborative approach and willingness to work as part of a supportive team. Experience working in a library environment would be an advantage but is not essential. Palmerston North (or as we like to call it, Palmy) is a growing, innovative and exciting city. With small city benefits and big city ambition, Palmy has secured its place on the map as a creative and exciting city, with leading innovation and developments! We’re proud to be a city that includes, supports, connects and uses the talents of the whole community in our pursuit to provide a connected and safe community. We’re also a future-focused city who cares about enhancing our natural and built environment. Our future looks bright, it looks vibrant and progressive. #J-18808-Ljbffr