Rising Rangatahi

03/07/2026

Another successful After School Rangatahi Programme completed at St Cancie’s! What an awesome group of kids! 💚🌿✨

28/01/2025

02/12/2024

A range of programmes are available to tauira (students) from the West Coast through Whenua Iti Outdoors with a number of new programmes now being delivered from either Westport or Greymouth.

04/11/2024

VACANCY: Youth Coordinator - Youth Worker (Fixed-Term Maternity Cover)
Westport
32 hours per week
11-month maternity cover (starting the second week of January 2025)

About the Opportunity: Buller REAP
Buller REAP (Rural Education Activities Programme) is a community-focused organisation dedicated to supporting education, development, and well-being throughout the Buller region. Working with individuals, families, and communities, Buller REAP offers a wide range of services, including youth programs, community workshops, and educational support initiatives. By fostering collaboration with local schools, NGOs, and community agencies, Buller REAP is committed to creating positive outcomes for people of all ages and backgrounds, helping them reach their full potential and contribute to a vibrant and resilient Buller community.
We are seeking a dedicated Youth Coordinator-Youth Worker on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave. This role is crucial in supporting young people aged 8-28 and their whānau in the Buller region, fostering their growth through a strengths-based, community-driven approach. Your main duties will include:
• The facilitation of youth services and strengthening community networks through a termly youth network hui.
• Support of at-risk youth, including those within the justice system, NEETs, and school leavers.
• Developing innovative programs in collaboration with youth to foster positive development.
• Building trusted relationships with young people and connect them with appropriate support services.

About You:
Ideally you will:
• Be qualified in Youth Work or have significant relevant experience
• Demonstrate your ability to engage with a diverse spectrum of young people, whanau and community members
• Have strong communication and administration skills
• Proven high emotional intelligence and a team-focused attitude

To Apply:
If you’re passionate about making a difference in youth development and think you’d be a great fit for this role, we’d love to hear from you.
Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience to Tania Jones at Productive People by following this link: https://clientapps.jobadder.com/9815/productive-recruitment/951933/youth-coordinator-youth-worker-fixed-term

For a copy of the full Position Description or to discuss the role in confidence, feel free to contact Tania directly by email: [email protected]
Applications close on Friday 29th November 2024

30/10/2024

Whenua Iti Outdoors are back next school holidays for one 2 day programme for rangatahi aged between 12 - 14 years old. 🌿💚

Small $20 fee does apply.

Link to sign up: https://www.whenuaiti.org.nz/programmes/kawatiri-adventurers/

20/05/2024

Whenua Iti Outdoors are back next school holidays for 2 x 2 day programmes for rangatahi aged between 12 - 14 years old. 🌿💚

Due to contract changes we're very lucky to have them still around, big mihi to Buller District Council and the Ministry of Youth Development for their support but this does mean there is a small $20 fee per programme to confirm your place.

Link to sign up: https://www.whenuaiti.org.nz/programmes/kawatiri-adventurers/

*please note, this is not a 4 day programme, this is 2 x 2 day programmes. Ideally, different rangatahi would be attending each 2 day programme.

15/04/2024

Finished up another amazing After School Rangatahi Programme at Westport South School last week and look what our awesome rangatahi did for us!

Tu meke! We love our job 💚

28/02/2024

🚨 WAITING LIST ONLY

Kia ora Kawatiri whanau! 🌱☀️

April school holiday programme is now live, to enrol simply follow the link below:

https://www.whenuaiti.org.nz/programmes/kawatiri-adventurers/

14/02/2024

Tomorrow! 🙌🏻🌈

To all our beautiful rainbow whanau! 🎊💙 Please come along, have some kai, hang out, engage!

This is youth (12 - 24) inspired, but please feel free to bring along any whanau & allies you feel comfortable with!

Be apart of a regular community meeting in the making! 🌈 pleasse feel free to to share!

Homebuilders West Coast Trust Buller High School PACT

28/11/2023

🚨 Programme is now full, waitlist only. 🚨

Kia Ora Kawatiri whanau,

Enrolments are now open for the January Kawatiri Adventures holiday programme. This programme will be running as 4 day trips from 9am - 3pm each day and is completely free of charge. 🌱

Due to the high number of last minute cancellations on recent programmes we do ask that you check your calendar in advance as this is time consuming finding last minute replacements. ☀️

Enrol here: https://www.whenuaiti.org.nz/programmes/kawatiri-adventurers/

*Please note these programmes are designed for rangatahi local to Kawatiri.

Whenua Iti Outdoors