Job Opportunities

This is a space we will advertise any job or internship opportunities we hear about, both within and outside the Praxis network.

Please contact the organization that is advertising the job to find out more information. If you have a job advertisement you would like to share please send through the details to: admin@praxis.org.nz

Praxis Education Kenepuru (PEK)

Lead Youth Worker (Full time + vehicle included)

The PEK Youth Workers and Educators work alongside young people (aged 13-16) who have disengaged from schools across Porirua.  We work from a strengths-based kaupapa to build connections and create a whānau environment for young people to learn in.   

We are looking for an amazing youth worker to join our team. This is a full-time position in a leadership role, so we are looking for a person with practical experience and relevant qualifications.  

A vehicle is included with the role. A current full driver's licence is essential. NZ-based applicants only.

PEK is managed by Praxis, a faith-based community organisation working in education and youth development at secondary and tertiary levels; more info at www.praxis.org.nz.

 

Interested in more of the details? Please email admin@praxis.org.nz

If you think this might be you, you could have a chat with the PEK Manager  tama@praxis.org.nz who could organise a coffee or a visit.

Apply Now! https://www.seek.co.nz/job/71558129?tracking=SHR-WEB-SharedJob-anz-2

Closing date for applications: 8th December 2023.

Start date: 23rd January 2024

 

We would love to hear from you!

Praxis Education Kenepuru (PEK) Youth Work Intern

Porirua

Would you like to join the PEK team in 2024? We are looking for Youth Work interns who are passionate about getting alongside young people in Porirua.  

Praxis Education Kenepuru (PEK) provides flexible learning pathways for young people aged 13-16. Praxis has been offering alternative education in Porirua since 1983. We work with young people from schools in Porirua, and enrolment in the programme is through one of these schools.

You will be part of a great team of Educators at PEK. As part of your internship you will gain a youth work qualification through Praxis as well as a small financial contribution.

PEK is staffed by a team of teachers and youth workers. Our teaching approach is based on the Circle of Mana, a model of youth development which suggests that the foundations for learning rest on: knowing who we are and where we belong,  becoming competent, taking responsibility for ourselves and acting generously towards others.

For more information contact Tama: tama@praxis.org.nz


Kaimahi taiohi (youth worker) of Manna Home

Taranaki

Manna Home is a residential home in Taranaki for 16 - 21 year olds providing supported youth accommodation that incorporates positive communal living, tailor made wellbeing support, life skills, physical activities, mentoring, access to professional care, and spiritual & cultural practices. Manna is a Christian kaupapa organization and supported and governed by The Bishop’s Action Foundation (BAF).

More information and/or contact Cilla: priscilla@mannayouth.org.nz


ZEAL West Centre Manager

Henderson

Zeal West Auckland is looking for a local leader who can lead the Zeal West team to achieve Zeal’s vision, mission and values and provide a central place of connection and belonging for all West Auckland young people. 

Zeal is a New Zealand youth organisation full of passionate staff who believe all young people in Aotearoa deserve to live a full life of meaning and purpose. We dedicate our lives to supporting rangatahi. Our heart is to see young people connected to their identity and self-worth, deeply connected to a healthy community of belonging and purpose. 

More Infomation:

https://zeal.nz/zeal-jobs/zeal-west-auckland-manager/