Avondale College is a large multi-cultural secondary school with over 2,800 students and a commitment to excellence. Our HEART values: Honesty, Endeavour, Atawhai, Respect and Tenacity, provide the foundation for our student and staff community.

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We are currently looking for a Youth Worker who is passionate about supporting students who are experiencing challenges to their learning and behaviour with the goal of continuing academic progress and modifying future behaviours.

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Key result areas include:

• Supporting and monitoring students working in the Deputy Principal Study Room (DPSR)

• Developing a connection with young people to support their wellbeing

• Actively supporting student engagement post DPSR by developing clear lines of communication with student support networks within and outside of the school

• Taking responsibility for the DPSR physical environment

• Developing leadership roles for Pasifika students

• Building effective teaching relationships with students

• Assisting in restorative practices for students, families and communities

• Assist with PB4L

• Assist students at risk and RTLB

• Other related goals and objectives as required

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The successful candidate will have proven experience in a similar role and / or previous experience of working with teenagers. Excellent written and spoken English language skills are essential.  Good IT skills and experience of Microsoft Office is preferred. An interest in sports is desirable but not essential.

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This position is fixed term, part time, term time only, for Term 4 2026, working 3 hours per day between the hours of 11:00am and 2:00pm, Monday to Friday. This position is fixed term because it involves working on a project to provide Teacher Aide assistance to specific students.

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The full job description can be downloaded below.

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To register your interest, please apply via SEEK job number: 94599348

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All applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.  Terms of employment would be as per the Support Staff in Schools’ Collective Agreement 2026 – 2028 and Individual Employment Agreement (IEA).

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This role is subject to a satisfactory police vet check.

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Applications close: 4:00pm Friday 25th September 2026