Are you interested in educating and empowering rangatahi, and supporting them to resolve their employment issues and achieve employment justice? Do you have the skills to build an alliance of organisations, in the Hamilton City area or wider Waikato region with the purpose of winning a Living Wage for all?
The Young Workers Resource Centre (YWRC) provides employment relations education and advocacy to young people aged 15-35. The Living Wage Movement (LWM) aims to ensure all workers earn a wage where they can live with dignity. This opportunity is a shared staff member role for these two not-for-profit organisations working in the employment advocacy space.
We are seeking applications for a hybrid role pilot based in Kirikiriroa, Hamilton undertaking two jobs.
This is a fixed term position until 31st March 2027, with the possibility of an extension depending on funding and sustainability
This is an exciting opportunity for a positive, enthusiastic, and politically aware person to become part of two passionate and progressive community organisations. It would be a great starting role for someone looking to become a union organiser.
Application form will request for you to provide basic contact information and the following:
Applications must be received via this link by 9pm on Sunday 27 September, and must include both a cover letter and up-to-date CV. ( https://form.jotform.com/262498843870068 )
Applications should be addressed to: Caitlin Wilson and Finn Cordwell
Please note: This job is only open to those currently residing in Aotearoa, New Zealand and who are either NZ Citizens or hold a current working visa.
Kia ora! Here’s a little bit about us:
In Aotearoa, young workers face a challenging and precarious labor market, often unaware of their rights. Young Workers Resource Centre (YWRC) is a non profit organisation dedicated to changing that! Through engaging workshops and providing guidance and representation, we empower young individuals with the knowledge they need to navigate their employment relationships confidently.
With over 30 years of experience, our youth-led organization promotes education from a pro-union perspective, leading to proactive behaviors that improve workplace culture, productivity, and overall well-being. We’re on a mission to combat the exploitation of young workers by providing essential resources, guidance and support, as well as educating youth about the importance of union membership.
Our head office is in Hamilton. We proudly lead the way in New Zealand employment rights for young workers, because they’re the group most exploited. For that reason, we provide our employment support to anyone under 35 for FREE!
We have three main streams of mahi:
Education - The key service we offer is the delivery of employment education workshops specifically designed for those in, or about about to go into early employment experiences. YWRC education comes in the form of a 50-minute, interactive workshop, with activity book for rangatahi entering, or about to enter the workforce.
Help Centre - A part of what we do is help rangatahi experiencing mistreatment at work. If a young workers reaches out to us (often via the Get Help section of our website) we have a confidential conversation about their employment issue and talk them through the options. We want to enable young workers to make informed decisions about their own employment. Sometimes we can solve a problem with a couple of conversations on the phone and an email. Other times we’ll suggest a meeting so we can get to the bottom of things. There’s no one way of coming to the rescue. Every case and situation is unique!
Social Media and Comms - The final stream is our dedicated comms and engagment coordinator who ensures our social media as active and providing vital information to rangatahi throughout New Zealand.