Employment Consultant
Fixed Term Contract for 8 months commencing February 2025, Full time (40 hours per week), Monday – Friday.
Position is based from our North Shore hub.
Pay Equity: $25.00ph - $30.00ph (depending on qualification held and its equivalence to the Certificate in Health and Wellbeing L4)
Ember values our employees - they are our secret sauce and we are committed to doing the best we can do for our kaimahi. We believe our people's abilities, knowledge and experience are irreplaceable. To support this, we offer a higher hourly rate, above the current statutory requirement, for employees who are covered by the Pay Equity Settlement Agreement.
Ember Korowai Takitini | Nga Matapono
Ember Korowai Takitini blends professional expertise and lived experience to offer a range of services and supports for anyone with mental health, addiction or intellectual disability needs.
At Ember, we support people to live the lives they choose and we challenge the systems that hold them back.
We desire a society that better understands and responds to mental distress, addiction and intellectual disability.
Ember:
Offers additional leave – Recreation days, study leave
Provides a comprehensive Health & Wellbeing programme, including health checks, flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and more
Provides training opportunities for upskilling, personal & professional development, and career progression.
The Service | Ko Te Whare O Ember Employment
Ember Employment provides employment support for people who have experienced mental distress to find and retain work.
We offer a demanding, yet exciting work environment with ongoing training and supervision. Our team is supportive, experienced, and committed to meeting contractual requirements. Our dedicated mobile teams of employment consultants serve the greater Auckland area from our North Shore, South Auckland and Papakura Hubs providing support from Pokeno to Kaitaia.
Role | Nga mahi
Employment Consultants work with clients referred to Ember Services Limited, Employment Service, to identify their employment goals and aspirations and to facilitate placement into open employment. Supporting clients to maintain employment through an individualised employment support plan is an essential component of the position.
To build and maintain robust relationships with a range of companies and employers which reflects the diversity of the employment market.
To ensure that the Ministry of Social Development contract targets are met both individually and collectively.
You will | Nga Pukenga
National Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Level 4 or equivalent
Full current NZ drivers' licence
Ideally have experience working within Employment Support or related roles e.g. WINZ, Careers Advisor, Benefits or working in the disability, youth, residential and/or mental health
Have the ability to manage highly sensitive matters whilst maintaining confidentiality and objectivity
Thrive on achieving targets – persistence, resilience, drive and determination to succeed.
Have exceptional written and verbal communications skills and the ability to relate, adapt to and engage a wide spectrum of people with diverse backgrounds, ages and cultures.
Hold a valid/current work visa, residency, or citizenship
Have a passion for walking alongside those in need, supporting ongoing goals on the pathway to recovery.
When applying please have | Kia Whakauru
Up to date CV prepared
Cover Letter detailing
Why you're interested in the role?
What skills, competencies and experience you bring to the role?
"He aha te mea nui o te ao? Maku e ki atu, he tangata, he tangata, he tangata"
What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, it is people, it is people.
Ember is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and embrace diversity and inclusion in the workplace and are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for all. We particularly welcome applications from our Maori, Pacific and Rainbow communities.
We will interview candidates as applications come through rather than waiting until the advertisement closes. The vacancy may be filled earlier if a suitable candidate is identified.
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