Full-time role, Monday - Friday, 8.30am – 5pm, based in West AucklandHealthNow Payment Card - $250 per year for you and your whanauExtra annual leave + wellbeing days + subsidies for kid's holiday programmesCreate work connections and support people to live great lives through finding & keeping employment. Kia ora, Talofa lava, Malo e lelei, Bula Vinaka, Fakalofa lahi atu, Kia Orana, Sastrikal, Namaste, Salam and warm greetings to you. We love to create work connections to help people live their dreams.
About the role Workwise employment consultants/kairapu turanga mahi have a unique job. They work with people/tangata whai mahi who are facing personal or health challenges and help them to find and keep work. You will work closely with people accessing community mental health and addictions support, social services, government agencies, training providers, and employers. You'll be working with people and their whanau, who have a range of backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.
This is a permanent role working Monday - Friday, 8.30am – 5.00pm (flexi-time), 40 hours per week, based in West Auckland.
About you You'll have great people skills and be able to easily interact and engage with anyone. Cultural competence is essential in this role and we particularly encourage Maori and Pacific people to apply.
You'll have: The ability to build relationships and achieve results for peopleLove being part of a team but can confidently work independentlyAbility to think quickly and problem-solve effectivelyHold a full NZ driver licence.Experience working in social service, addiction, youth, mental health, disability, employment, career development, or other sectors that focus on improving people's lives. Lived experience is also valued.It is preferred that applicants hold the New Zealand Level 4 Certificate in Health and Wellbeing or a recognised equivalent. Alternatively, you can commence free study towards this within six months of starting your employment. We offer significant support to complete this study; please feel free to contact us to discuss this further.About us Workwise has been operating for more than 20 years across the country helping people to find and keep work. We are part of the Wise Group, and collectively we are one of the largest providers of mental health and wellbeing services in New Zealand. We improve lives by creating fresh possibilities. To find out more head to www.wisegroup.co.nz.
What we offer We will support you by ensuring you have the tools needed to be successful, including access to a laptop, car, and mobile phone. We also offer good opportunities for training and development.
Other benefits include:
Increased Employer Kiwisaver contributionFifth Week of Annual LeavePaid Wellbeing Days (2 days a year)HealthNow Payment Card - $250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your whanauApplications close: 13 December 2024. Please note, this advert may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found.
Contact: Tania Nixon – Team Leader, Kaiarahi a-Tira on 273145924 if you have any questions.
For further information, visit our website https://www.workwise.org.nz/.
Workwise is committed to healthy lifestyles and actively supports a smoke-free environment. All new appointees require background checking. Note: The Clean Slate Act does not apply to this position. Please declare any offences (even outside seven years) in your application. COVID-19 vaccination is mandatory for all workers (two primary doses and at least one booster is required) due to close contact with vulnerable individuals and COVID-19 risks.
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