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.
We are currently looking for 2 x Youth Workers with a passion for supporting students who are experiencing challenges to their learning and behaviour with the goal of continuing academic progress and modifying future behaviours.
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
The successful candidates 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. Tertiary level qualifications, for example Youth Work, community work, mentoring or social work certifications, would be an advantage for both positions.
Position 1 is fixed term, part time, term time only, for the 2027 school year, working 3 hours per day between the hours of 11:00am and 2:00pm, Monday to Friday, however this can be flexible to suit the preferred candidate. This position is fixed term because it involves providing assistance to specific students.
Position 2 is permanent, part time, term time only, working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. Due to the nature of this role some flexibility will be required.
The full job description can be downloaded from the Avondale College website: www.avcol.school.nz
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).
This role is subject to a satisfactory police vet check.
Applications close: 4:00pm Tuesday 17th November 2026