Home Coordinator - Youth Mental Health Respite
We're Hiring: Home Coordinator – Youth Mental Health Respite
Location: Palmerston North, Manawatu
Employment Type: Full-time, Tuesday - Saturday
Are you passionate about supporting rangatahi (young people) to thrive in a safe, nurturing environment? Do you have a heart for mental health and a talent for creating calm, well-run spaces? MASH Trust is looking for a compassionate and organised Home Coordinator to lead the day-to-day operations of our Youth Mental Health Respite home.
About the Role
As a Home Coordinator, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring our youth respite home is a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment. You’ll coordinate the home’s daily operations, support a team of Community Support Workers (CSWs), and work closely with rangatahi, their whānau, and external agencies to ensure high-quality, person-centred care.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support a team of CSWs to deliver consistent, trauma-informed care.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and therapeutic home environment.
- Coordinate support plans and ensure they reflect the unique needs of each rangatahi.
- Support rangatahi to engage in community, cultural, recreational, and educational activities.
- Manage administrative tasks, documentation, and household supplies.
- Be a key point of contact for whānau, Oranga Tamariki, CAMHS and other stakeholders.
What You’ll Bring
- A strong understanding of youth development, trauma-informed care, and mental health support.
- Experience in residential or community-based youth services.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
- A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally responsive practice.
- Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings and weekends.
- A full, clean NZ driver’s licence.
- A relevant qualification in Health and Wellbeing (Level 4), Youth Work or willingness to work towards one.
Why Join MASH Trust?
- Be part of a passionate, values-driven organisation making a real difference.
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
- Supportive team environment with strong leadership.
- Opportunities to grow your career in the mental health and social services sector.
Ready to make a difference in the lives of rangatahi?
Apply now and help us create a safe space where young people can heal, grow, and flourish.
We review applications as they are received, so this role may close earlier if we find the right candidate.
Apply now!
Please note: MASH Trust is not an accredited employer and therefore cannot use The Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) process.
