Area Youth Manager

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Join Hato Hone St John as the Area Youth Manager for the Te Waihora Area in Canterbury. This full-time role reports to the District Youth Manager and focuses on mentoring and developing Divisional and Assistant Divisional Managers while helping deliver the Youth Business Plan and programs aligned with the national curriculum. You will promote the youth program, support recruitment, conduct audits, and participate in events while building strong relationships. Key qualities include prior leadership experience, a passion for working with young people, outstanding communication and time management, and a willingness to commit two hours per week plus occasional camps. Apply by 4 August 2026; contact the Recruitment Team for accessibility needs.

Company Description

Ko wai mātou - 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.

Job Description

He aha te tūranga - About the role: 

Reporting to the District Youth Manager, you will provide mentoring, development and people leadership to the Divisional and Assistant Divisional Managers within the Te Waihora Area.

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 District Youth Manager to meet the requirements of the Youth Business Plan
• Support Divisions to develop and deliver high quality programmes in line with the national curriculum, ensuring the level of service delivered to youth and the community is consistent and of the highest quality
• Promote the youth programme to increase youth and adult membership
• Support and manage Divisional recruitment through events and completion of recruitment processes
• Provide on-going support and mentoring to your Divisions
• Conduct audits and inspections to ensure divisions are operating within their guidelines and St John policy
• Organise and actively participate in District/Regional youth events and activities

St John's Youth Programme provides young people with the experience to gain confidence, empathy, life, health and leadership skills - offering a fantastic opportunity for them to experience new things and of course ... have fun! Our vision is to become the youth development programme of choice in Aotearoa; in the outcomes for young people, quality of delivery and connection with the community.

Qualifications

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
• Prioritise your time/work load in order to meet deadlines
• 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
• Contribute a minimum of two hours per week to the role and attend overnight camps and competitions from time to time

Additional Information

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply

Click “I’m interested” before applications close on 4 August 2026

Queries may be directed to the Recruitment Team on 0800 ST JOHN

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 pōhiritia nei e mātou, te whānau o Hato Hone St John, ngā rereketanga o ia tāngata ki te haramai. E āwhinatia e mātou i ngā whakaaro rereke, kia mahi pai i roto i ngā hāpori katoa. Ko ta mātou nei haepapa, kia hangaia tātahi āhuru mōwai mā tātou, 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 kōrero.