Careers

​​​​​​​Youthtown offers a wide range of roles nationwide.

Join us in shaping the future of youth development work in New Zealand.

We have job opportunities across Aotearoa

Careers at Youthtown ​​​​​​

At Youthtown, we take pride in how we engage with and develop young people across Aotearoa. Our success is driven by our incredible team members who create fun, safe, and inclusive programmes that inspire young people to reach their full potential.

With a legacy of youth development since 1932, joining Youthtown means becoming part of the Youthtown whanau – a team that is passionate, experienced and dedicated to having a positive social impact.

We offer an inclusive and great culture, provide opportunities for growth and development, and we’re renowned for looking after our team.

Our core values are at the heart of everything we do.

  • Commitment to our purpose inspires us
  • Empowering others drives us
  • Diversity strengthens us
  • Collaboration grows us and
  • Belonging unites us 

With a nationwide team of 100+, Youthtown delivers impactful programmes through our skilled Team Leaders, Programme Leads, and Programme Team Members, supported by a highly capable support team.

We thank you for visiting our careers page, and we hope that we have a position that you may be interested in applying for.

Current Vacancies

Programme Lead - Christchurch 

Permanent - Full-time

As a Programme Lead you will lead the delivery of programmes for children/young people. This role focuses on the delivery of a wide variety of youth programmes.  Working directly with rangatahi, schools, and community partners, you’ll ensure every programme is values-led, inspiring, and unforgettable.

This is a permanent full-time role (40 hours per week), the ability to be flexible in your working hours is essential, as some weekend and evening work may be required.

​​​​​​​Applications Close Thursday 28 May 2026

Programme Lead - Te Waka Unua School - Woolston

Permanent/Part-time

As a Programme Lead you will be part of an awesome team and lead the delivery of our after school and holiday programmes located in Te Waka Unua School. You will be supervising a small and fantastic team of programme staff who love working with kids, to deliver great programmes! You’ll also be involved in the organising, planning and development of our programmes.

This is a permanent part-time role for 25 hours per week; 12:30pm-6.00pm Monday-Friday. The ideal candidate must be available for additonal hours during school holidays.

Applications Close Thursday 28 May 2026

Programme Team Member - Hamilton

Permanent/Full-time

Youthtown is looking for passionate Programme Team Member to be part of an awesome team delivering a variety of exciting and engaging activities to children/young people on our programmes. This role involves the delivery of sports, outdoors/EOTC, youth and children’s programmes in schools and the community.​​​​​​​

Applications Close  Friday 05 June 2026

Programme Lead - Upper Hutt - Full time 7-Month contract

Fixed term | Full-time 

Youthtown is looking for an awesome team member who can lead the planning and delivery of our Upper Hutt Programmes including Youth Employability, After school and Holiday programmes. You will be supervising a small and fantastic team of programme staff who love working with young people, to deliver great programmes! This role requires to commit regular work between 10:00am and 6:00pm Monday to Friday

Applications Close  Friday 05 June 2026

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