Key Responsibilities: Empower young people to develop and lead their own programme and experience adventure. Support young people to develop their leadership skills. Work with young people in a way that keeps them safe and supports their wellbeing. Act in accordance with the Scout Law (values) and Promise. See: https://www.kspsg.org.nz/cub-section/the-scout-promise-law/
Person specifications: Collaborative team player, Fun, youth centric, active listener, patient, and kind.
Competencies
Safeguarding - place the well-being of young people as your paramount concern acting in the best interests of children and young people at all times.
Youth Empowerment - Follow the “Youth-Leading, Adult Supporting” principle by empowering young people to achieve their goals for their Scout experience.
Youth Programme - use the Scouts Aotearoa programme framework to support young people to develop and lead their own adventurous, fun, challenging, active, and inclusive Programme.
Actively seek information and skills relevant to the role, to improve competency as a Kaiārahi.
Risk Management - take responsibility for identifying and reporting risks within the three main risk areas of programme risk, outdoor adventure risk (away from the hall), and premises risk (Scout hall and its environment).
Youth Worker Skills - use positive youth development practices to support young people to flourish and grow into people who can make a positive difference in their communities.
Responsible to: Group Leader - Kaiārahi takes direction from their Group Leader, who is responsible for managing and leading the Group.
Collaborate with:
Other Kaiārahi - to achieve a harmonious and effective team approach.
Specialist internal and external advisers and trainers - are available to share their skills, knowledge, and support.
Whānau - to better understand the families, their backgrounds, concerns and expectations.
Rangatahi.
A Ministry of Justice background check is required for this role.
The Kea Section, for school years one to three, meets Wednesdays from 5.30-6.30pm.
The Cub Section for school years four to six, meets Mondays from 6-7.30pm.
Essential and practical training is offered.
There is also opportunity to become NZ Outdoor Instructor Association trained in various adventure skills.
Getting started:
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below.
We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.
Youth & Children
