Employment Services (Community Services & Development)We have an exciting opportunity to join our small but mighty Employment Preparation and Placement team. The Employment Consultant will support our clients who are in receipt of a benefit into employment (funded through the Ministry of Social Development).As an Employment Consultant, you will provide high-quality coaching and training within a person-centred and supportive learning environment. You will be a person who consistently "goes the extra mile" to help our participants achieve, by providing transport, pastoral care and assistance through our close relationships with support agencies.Success in this role will rely on your ability to relate to our community of clients, and be culturally sound, energetic and passionate about providing guidance, encouragement and practical support to assist our people to reach their employment goals.What you will do:Prepare participants to enter the workforce, by providing pre-employment skills and trainingGuide and support participants to set goals and career plans, and assist with applying for employment opportunitiesRun workshops to support pre-employment preparationFoster relationships with industry contacts to establish networks for future employment placementsManage a case load of participants and the administration around the registration and placement processPlace clients into meaningful and sustainable employmentWhat you'll bring to the role:Experience in recruitment or employment services, with an ability to register, interview and support participants through the pre-employment processAn ability to develop and maintain relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders, internal and external to Skills UpdateUnderstanding of industry stakeholders that provide employment to our participantsExperience managing the processes and administration that underpin the support Skills Update providesExceptional organisational skills and agility to adapt to the needs of our participantsAn ability to work as part of a team and collaborate with your peersWhat you'll be valued for:Your agility and ability to flex to the ever-changing needs of the role.Your ability to focus on the needs of the clients and employers and draw out the very best outcomes for both stakeholders.A passion for creating efficiencies and bringing best practice to the way we work.Your commitment to see our community placed into employment and thrive in their new workplace.Our work is based on the belief that all people have the potential to learn and be successful in life, and that the learning environment and the support offered around this can have a significant influence on a person's ability to learn. We work hard to create a supportive, positive, and inclusive whanau environment that assists participants in building their confidence and motivation. Skills Update strives to build a workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve and where we all feel empowered to bring our whole, authentic selves to work.
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