Challenge 2000 is a Wellington-based youth development agency which has served young people and their families for 32 years. We seek to help young people grow into their best selves through a variety of services and programmes, including education, youth justice, personal mentoring, and leadership development. We have significant contracts with a number of partner agencies.

We are seeking an experienced youth worker to join our team.

Applicants must be:

• An experienced youth worker
• Familiar with strengths-based principles
• Solution-focused and goal-oriented
• Experienced in working alongside adolescents and their families
• Familiar with working in justice, education and/or community sectors
• Able to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Experienced in working with Māori and Pacific communities
• An effective communicator, both written and oral
• Organised, punctual and responsible
• Able to keep up with case notes, assessments and administrative requirements
• Willing to learn and develop new skills
• Willing to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends

Applicants must also have:

• New Zealand residency or a valid New Zealand work visa
• A formal qualification relevant to the position
• A current full clean drivers licence

Salary is negotiable for the right applicant.

Applications close Wednesday 23^rd September 2020.

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to info@challenge2000.org.nz.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Damian Dempsey on 04 477 6827 or via info@challenge2000.org.nz.

See our vacancies page here for more information.

During the COVID-19 lockdown, Challenge 2000 continued supporting young people and their families, helped by the generosity of friends and partner agencies. One of those agencies was the Ministry of Primary Agencies (MPI).

Last week, a group from MPI visited Challenge 2000 to hear about some of the work done earlier this year. Our local newspaper covered the visit.

Follow the link to read the article!

Challenge 2000 is a youth development agency that has served young people and their families in the Wellington Region for 30 years. We seek to help young people grow into their best selves through a variety of services and programmes, including education, youth justice, personal mentoring, leadership development and family growth and wellbeing.

We have significant relationships and work contracts with a number of partner agencies.

We are seeking two experienced social workers to join our team.

Applicants must be:

• A qualified and experienced social worker
• Experienced in working alongside adolescents and their families
• Experienced in adolescent mental health and well-being
• Familiar with strengths-based principles
• Solution-focused and goal-oriented
• Familiar with working in community and/or education sectors
• Able to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Experienced in working with Māori and Pacific communities 
• Able to self-manage a demanding caseload
• Able to consult appropriately with family and other professionals to enhance positive outcomes for young people
• Able to network and build effective working relationships with other agencies 
• Able to develop and/or facilitate group intervention programmes for adolescents
• Able to communicate effectively, both written and orally
• Experienced in facilitating professional, restorative family meetings and groups
• Able to supervise other staff or give evidence of the ability to develop skills in this area

Applicants must also have:

• New Zealand residency or a valid New Zealand work visa
• Registration with the SWRB or be eligible for registration
• A current full clean drivers licence

Salaries are negotiable for the right applicants.

Applications close 3^rd July 2020.

To apply, please address your CV and covering letter to Nina Ness (Practice Manager) and send to info@challenge2000.org.nz.

If you have any questions about these roles, feel free to contact Nina on 04 477 6827 or at  info@challenge2000.org.nz.

See our vacancies page here for more information.

Challenge 2000 is a Wellington-based youth development agency which has served young people and their families for over 30 years. We seek to help young people grow into their best selves through a variety of services and programmes, including education, youth justice, personal mentoring, and leadership development. We have significant contracts with a number of partner agencies.

We are looking for a professional, organised yet flexible person with a loving, can-do attitude, who, in a dynamic environment at the Marist-Challenge Centre in Johnsonville, can juggle the following tasks:

• Administrative support of our leadership and financial teams
• Experience of financial systems (preferably Xero) a must
• Funding applications and reports
• Managing ‘front of house’ interaction
• Supporting public relations and communications
• Coordinating special projects and events
• Facilitating volunteer engagement

Great location, an awesome workspace with a truly diverse team, a carpark and opportunity for flexible hours.

To apply or to find out more, please contact John Robinson before 26^th June: (04) 477 6827 / info@challenge2000.org.nz

See our vacancies page here to download a copy of the position description.