GROW Youth Mentor Position, Rangiora
Location: Rangiora
Hours: 37.5 hours, 8:30 am - 4.30 pm Monday to Friday
Come join our team at Comcol with our GROW programme. Help us create better lives by for our community.
Hours: 37.5 hours, 8:30 am - 4.30 pm Monday to Friday
Come join our team at Comcol with our GROW programme. Help us create better lives by for our community.
Mō mātou | About us
Community Colleges New Zealand (Comcol) is at the heart of the community. As a charitable organisation, it has been nurtured and managed by people who wholeheartedly care about making a real difference in the lives of those who need support to learn and grow in an environment that best suits them. With a vision and values that are entwined with the whakataukī of ‘poipoia te kàkano kia puawai’ (nurture the seed and it will blossom), Comcol is intent on creating better lives for our community.
We aim to provide an environment that creates opportunities for success in education, employment, well-being and sustainability.
Mo Tupu | About GROW
A 12 week strengths based program for 15 - 24 year old's focusing on Goals, Resilience, Opportunity and Wellbeing. Set in both indoor and outdoor practical learning environments GROW provides each person the guidance, practical support and encouragement to strengthen their identity and plan a future pathway.
A GROW mentor works alongside our rangatahi providing pastoral care post program to ensure a positive outcome. Exploring further training, education or employment opportunities.
Our mahi, along with important wider community support, seeks to remove any barriers to success and create a better future for each and every young person we have the privilege of working alongside.
We aim to provide an environment that creates opportunities for success in education, employment, well-being and sustainability.
Mo Tupu | About GROW
A 12 week strengths based program for 15 - 24 year old's focusing on Goals, Resilience, Opportunity and Wellbeing. Set in both indoor and outdoor practical learning environments GROW provides each person the guidance, practical support and encouragement to strengthen their identity and plan a future pathway.
A GROW mentor works alongside our rangatahi providing pastoral care post program to ensure a positive outcome. Exploring further training, education or employment opportunities.
Our mahi, along with important wider community support, seeks to remove any barriers to success and create a better future for each and every young person we have the privilege of working alongside.
Mò te tùnga | About the role
We value our kaimahi and the wide range of skills and experience they have. We want to hear from you if you are:
- enthusiastic, organised, and enjoy working to support rangatahi/young people to achieve
- able to develop strong relationships with local employers and education providers
- confident to knock on doors and look for opportunities for our rangatahi
- able to deliver training around job search, interview skills and other skills relating to gaining and maintaining employment
- able to build relationships and form networks within the community
Ngà pùmanawatanga òu | What you will bring
- An understanding and interest in supporting young people to achieve
- Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written
- A mentoring and support approach within a team environment
- Competent computer skills
- A full driver’s licence
Our People, Culture, and Leadership - "Whiria te tàngata . Weave the people together"
Community Colleges New Zealand (Comcol) is at the heart of the community. As a charitable organisation, it has been nurtured and managed by people who wholeheartedly care about making a real difference in the lives of those who need support to learn and grow in an environment that best suits them. With a vision and values that are entwined with the whakataukī of ‘poipoia te kàkano kia puawai’ (nurture the seed and it will blossom), Comcol is intent on growing better lives by empowering individual success.
We aim to provide an environment that creates opportunities for success in education, employment, well-being and sustainability.
"Whiria te tàngata . Weave the people together"
Why join us?
From its inception, Comcol has always been a ‘people first’ organisation, with a clear focus on improving the lives of young rangatahi. All staff go above and beyond to help young people work on their personal and social development.
We aim to provide an environment that creates opportunities for success in education, employment, well-being and sustainability.
"Whiria te tàngata . Weave the people together"
Why join us?
From its inception, Comcol has always been a ‘people first’ organisation, with a clear focus on improving the lives of young rangatahi. All staff go above and beyond to help young people work on their personal and social development.
- Self-directed leadership - Staff play to each other's strengths, support, and learn from one another. Innovative and solution-based approaches are encouraged.
- People First Culture - Comcol is extremely values-based and people-centered. Our integrity to help our rangatahi is unquestionable. Our young people are at the centre of everything we strive to achieve and celebrating our rangatahi's success is hugely rewarding.
- Strong Pathway & Development Support - We value staff learning new skills and understanding to meet the needs of our rangatahi. Providing opportunities for professional development and connecting with other community youth-focused organisations are fully supported.
- Supportive Leadership Environment - We encourage and support our staff to be the best they can be every day. Staff are treated as individuals rather than in a one size fits all approach.
Me pèhea te tuku tono | How to apply
Only applications received via the “Apply now” button on Seek will be considered. Please include a cover letter outlining your desire and suitability for the position as well as your current CV.
You can find out more by visiting GROW
We will be doing rolling interviews, so don't delay or you may miss this opportunity!
NOTE: Applicants must be a New Zealand citizen or have New Zealand
You can find out more by visiting GROW
We will be doing rolling interviews, so don't delay or you may miss this opportunity!
NOTE: Applicants must be a New Zealand citizen or have New Zealand
