Talofa lava, Kia orana, Mālo e lelei, Ni sa bula vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Malo ni and Kia ora koutou!
Le Va’s Youth Advisory Group is a team of young Pacific and Māori ambassadors, thinkers and dreamers who inform and embed the youth voice into Le Va’s research and practices around youth mental health and wellbeing.
Applications are now open to join our YAG 2026!
Le Va is now welcoming applications from young Pacific and Māori people aged 16-24 years to join our Youth Advisory Group.
- Have your say and be the voice for Māori and Pacific youth across Aotearoa.
- Influence and inform Le Va’s research and practices around youth mental health & wellbeing.
- Make a tangible difference for our Pacific and Māori youth and communities.
How our YAG works
Our Youth Advisory Group is a year-long programme, running from February through to December each year.
We meet approximately eight times during the year (both in person and online) for review and feedback of all Le Va for youth practices.
Attendance and representation at Le Va wide events may also be necessary.
This is a paid position and all travel expenses for out-of-Auckland members will be accommodated for.
What we are looking for
Youth advisors must be of Pacific or Māori descent, be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, and between 16 to 24 years old (18-24 for out of Auckland applicants due to travel requirements), and:
- be of good character and share similar values to Le Va
- be willing to learn and positively represent Le Va
- show an interest in supporting and promoting Pacific and Māori youth wellbeing
- have a clean criminal record.
Sound like you? Apply today!
Come and join us! We are looking for passionate and enthusiastic young people to join our Youth Advisory Group and inform Le Va’s research and practices around youth mental health and wellbeing.
Applications close 11:59pm Sunday 11 January 2026.
We look forward to reviewing your application – Ia manuia and all the best!
How to apply
- Register an account on Le Va’s application portal.
- Answer personal information and eligibility questions to confirm your eligibility.
- Upload your most recent CV / resume.
- Upload your 2-4 minute video (instructions on portal).
- Ensure all required documents are uploaded and responses are accurate.
- Submit your application.
If you are applying for the Youth Advisory Group and need assistance, please contact levayouth@leva.co.nz
