Full-time role based in Wellington Deliver positive engagement with taiohi Mori using Te Reo & Te Ao Mori Extra annual leave Paid Wellbeing days Increased kiwisaver contribution Aotearoa whnui, hononga ki te motu katoa Real | M mtou Real is the youth brand of Pathways. We work alongside clinical services to support young people with acute mental health needs. Our spirit is 'loving life' and that's what we do- we work with our taiohi to realise this aspiration.

We provide health and wellbeing services working with local community supports to help taiohi aged 12 to 25 develop life skills and build strong connections, including their school, employer, whnau, and friends The Benefits | Ng huatanga kei a mtou Leave wellbeing: Extra week of annual leave after 12 months employment, 2 paid wellbeing days, HealthNow card ($250 per year), EAP services, generous sick leave Financial benefits: Generous salary, KiwiSaver contributions, income protection Career development: Ongoing training, coaching support and investment in your professional growth Additional benefits: School holiday programme subsidies, plus discount app, vehicle use He aha te tnga nei? The title Kaiwhirimuka means the muka provides sustenance to the Harakeke plant to allow it to flourish. We're on the hunt for a Kaiwhirimuka a vibrant, switched-on, ngkau taiohi leader who can bring the taiohi (youth) of Aotearoa together in a way thats unapologetically Mori, unapologetically Real, and full of mauri. This is more than a job its a karanga, a call to step into a national stage where you can amplify the voice, energy, and brilliance of our rangatahi.

This role is 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday with some travel as relevant across Aotearoa, New Zealand.

Ko wai koe? You are someone who: Is young at heart (ngkau taiohi) and thrives in youth spaces. Can vibe with taiohi one moment and stand confident in ng taumata tiketike (high-level leadership spaces) the next. Has the pkenga to bring kaupapa to life, online, in the whare, on the marae, and in the streets.

Knows how to move between being heart-led (arotahi ki te ngkau) and strategically sharp (whakaaro rangatira). Understands the political climate, especially the issues impacting tangata whenua, and isn't afraid to stand for what matters. Is agile, adaptive and can roll with te ao hurihuri (our ever-changing world).

He aha ng kawenga? As our Kaiwhirimuka, you'll: Provide guidance and leadership within Real to help ensure our work and our culture aligns with the goals of increased engagement with Mori and whnau Weave (whiriwhiria) a national taiohi vibe that uplifts, connects and activates. Be the go-to tngata hono creating relationships between taiohi, organisations, and decision-makers. Hold space for taiohi voices and ensure theyre heard where it counts.

Represent our kaupapa -kanohi, online, with groups and stakeholders and, in policy spaces and everywhere taiohi are. Contribute to high-level systems change with grassroots impact..