District Youth Manager

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This full time onsite District Youth Manager role with Hato Hone St John in North Canterbury leads volunteer Area Youth Managers and District Youth Support Officers, supports the Regional Youth Strategy, and delivers district events, budgets, recruitment, and community engagement. You will mentor teams, contribute to IBP and Youth Strategy objectives, promote the program, and build strong internal and external relationships across diverse communities. Key prerequisites include proven leadership and people development experience, excellent organizational and communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a willingness to contribute around 10 hours per week plus occasional overnight camps. To apply, click I’m interested by 4 August 2026, contact 0800 ST JOHN, and share real examples of impact, even if your experience isn’t a perfect match.

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: 

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. This is a diverse district working across the North Canterbury area. 

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

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
• 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

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.