Youth Consumer Advisor
An exciting, 12-month fixed term part-time position has become available in Odyssey's Service Improvement Team working 8 hours per week. These hours can be negotiated to fit in with study, whānau or other commitments, we’ll work with you to make it fit.
Are you passionate about making sure young people’s voices are heard? At Odyssey, we’re on the lookout for a Youth Consumer Advisor who’s ready to bring fresh ideas, energy, and lived experience to help shape how we support rangatahi (youth aged 13-24).
In this role, which is based in New Windsor, West Auckland, you’ll stand up for youth perspectives — making sure services are fair, accessible, and designed with young people in mind. You’ll share youth insights in planning and quality meetings, have a say in policy updates, and connect with other Youth Consumer Advisors around the country to share ideas and learn from each other.
You’ll also get to lead co-design projects with rangatahi, finding creative ways to make Odyssey’s youth services more engaging and easier to access. One of your first big tasks will be to set up and chair the Odyssey Youth Advisory Group (YAG) — a space where young people can have a real voice in how we do things.
Along the way, you’ll work with a range of awesome teams – clinical, cultural, and operational – to turn youth feedback into real change. You’ll help spark youth-led projects, support peer-to-peer initiatives, and even get involved in hiring new youth service kaimahi.
If you’re all about making a difference, standing up for rangatahi, and helping to create services that work for young people — this could be your next step.
The ideal applicant will have:
- A relevant qualification is preferred e.g. L4 Cert in Mental Health or willingness to pursue an agreed relevant pathway
- Relevant experience, including experience advocating for change; personal lived experience of addictions and/or mental health concerns (and a willingness to share this experience in their work)
- Experience of planning or developing youth activities or programmes with the direct involvement of rangatahi/youth
- Experience of presenting to different audiences and/or of training others
- Knowledge of issues faced by rangatahi impacted by addictions/mental health concerns
- Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles
- Understanding of and interest in Odyssey’s work
- Experience and expertise in using Microsoft suite applications
- Full current New Zealand Drivers Licence
- Understanding of tikanga Māori and knowledge of Pacific culture/customs is desirable
In return we offer:
- An hourly rate of $37.51 to $41.43 depending on your relevant qualifications and experience
- Professional and career development opportunities
- A dynamic and supportive team who are passionate about what they do
More about us:
Odyssey has supported thousands of New Zealanders whose lives are affected by alcohol, drug or other addiction challenges. We wholeheartedly believe that everyone living in New Zealand should have the opportunity to live life to the fullest, to feel hopeful about their future and to have meaningful relationships with friends and whānau.
To apply, please send us your CV and a cover letter, and complete the additional information questionnaire online. For all enquiries, please contact Michelle the People and Capabilities Coordinator on 021 578262.
Closing date: Monday, 2 February 2026
Odyssey is an equal opportunity employer and a smoke free organisation. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We particularly encourage applications from Māori and Pacific peoples.
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