Youth work:
Finding your strength, backing your future.
Life’s not always simple. Sometimes you just need someone who gets it, someone in your corner who’ll listen, support, and help you take the next step. That’s what our youth workers do. At Te Tahi Youth, youth work is about walking alongside you, building confidence, and helping you move towards where you want to be. And because we’re one team, you’ll also have access to counselling, doctors, nurses, employment support, and social workers if you need them.
How youth work can help:
- Standing with you so your voice is heard
- Building life skills and confidence
- Finding your way through community services
- Support with school, training, or job pathways
- Budgeting, housing, or financial help (like Youth Payment)
- Being there when you feel stuck, worried, or overwhelmed
- Connecting you to the right people at Te Tahi Youth for extra support
Youth Work Programmes
Build confidence. Find connection. Discover your strengths.
Our Youth Work Programmes are designed for rangatahi aged 12–24 who want to build confidence, develop new skills, and challenge themselves in a supportive environment.
Whether you’re looking to grow your confidence, improve your wellbeing, find your direction, or become a leader in your community, there’s a programme designed to help you take the next step.
Each programme runs for 15 weeks and includes weekly sessions where you’ll build new skills, connect with other young people, and be supported by our Youth Workers every step of the way.
Find the programme that’s right for you
Stride: Build confidence through movement.
Stride uses physical activity and hands-on experiences to help you develop confidence, resilience, and practical life skills.
Throughout the programme you’ll have opportunities to:
- Build confidence and self-belief
- Strengthen communication and teamwork skills
- Learn how to perform under pressure
- Improve your wellbeing through movement
- Challenge yourself in a supportive environment
- Develop skills that support success in school, work, sport, and everyday life
If you enjoy being active and learning by doing, Stride could be the right fit for you.
Pin Point: Find your direction and take your next step.
Not everyone has their future mapped out, and that’s okay.
Pin Point helps you explore what’s next while building the confidence and skills to move forward. Through group activities, practical learning, and supportive conversations, you’ll gain tools to navigate life’s challenges and make decisions with greater confidence.
Throughout the programme you’ll have opportunities to:
- Build confidence and self-belief
- Strengthen communication and teamwork skills
- Learn practical strategies for managing stress and setbacks
- Develop healthy habits that support your wellbeing
- Connect with other young people in a supportive group
- Set goals and explore your next steps
If you’re looking for direction, connection, and support, Pin Point is a great place to start.
Youth Voice & Leadership: Use your Voice. Grow as a leader. Create positive change.
Youth Voice & Leadership is for young people who want to build leadership skills, grow their confidence, and make a difference in their community.
You’ll have opportunities to share your ideas, work alongside other young people, and learn how to communicate effectively, advocate for others, and influence positive change.
Throughout the programme you’ll have opportunities to:
- Build leadership and communication skills
- Grow your confidence in speaking up
- Work collaboratively with others
- Develop advocacy and decision-making skills
- Contribute ideas that help shape services for young people
- Make a positive impact in your community
If you’re ready to use your voice and grow as a leader, we’d love to have you involved.
Is a Youth Work Programme right for you?
Our programmes may be a good fit if you:
- Are aged 12–24
- Are able to commit to a 15-week programme
- Can attend weekly sessions
- Are ready to actively participate and give new experiences a go
- Want to build confidence, develop new skills, and connect with others
Ready to get started?
Whether you’re interested in Stride, Pin Point, or Youth Voice & Leadership, we’d love to hear from you.
Young people, whānau, schools, community organisations and other professionals are all welcome to submit an Expression of Interest.
Complete the form below and a member of our team will be in touch to help you find the programme that’s right for you.