Employment Consultant – Kairapu tūranga mahi at Wise Group

, , New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Relationship Building, Problem Solving, Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Cultural Competence, Case Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Career Development, Interpersonal Skills, Independent Working, Teamwork

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Description

Help people to find and keep work in Whanganui Permanent role, Monday - Friday, 8.30am – 5pm with some flexibility Extra annual leave + wellbeing days + subsidies for kid's holiday programmes Create work connections and support people to live their dreams through finding and keeping employment Kia ora, Tālofa lava, Kia Orana, Mālō e lelei, Ni sa bula vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Mālō ni and warm greetings to you. Mō tēnei tūranga mahi| About this role Workwise employment consultants/kairapu tūranga mahi have a really unique job. They work with people/tāngata 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. So you’ll be working with people and their whānau, who have a range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. This is a permanent role working Monday - Friday, 8.30am – 5.00pm with some flexibility, 40 hours per week, based in Whanganui. Mōu | 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 encourage Māori and Pacific people to apply. Lived experience is also valued. You'll have The ability to build relationships and achieve results for people Love being part of a team but can confidently work independently Ability to think quickly and problem-solve effectively Hold a full NZ driver licence. Excellent written and verbal communication skills Have experience working in the social service, addiction, youth, mental health, disability, employment, career development or other sectors that focus on improving people’s lives. 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. Mō mātou | 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 new opportunities. To find out more head to www.wisegroup.co.nz Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | 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: 5 weeks of annual leave after 12 months of employment + 2 wellbeing days annually Increased employer KiwiSaver contributions School holiday programme assistance ‘Extraordinary’ payment card- $250 per year to support health and wellbeing for you and your whānau Income continuance plan, Wise Group House, Contents and car insurance plan A wide range of discounts through our employee discounts app, Southern Cross, Specsavers and more Rā katinga | Applications close: 29 June 2026 Please note, this advert may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found. Ngā kōrero mō tēnei tūranga | Position description https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Employment-Consultant.pdf Whakapā | Contact: Sandra Broughton, Team Leader - Kaiārahi ā-Tira on 06 968 4610 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.

Responsibilities

Support individuals facing health or personal challenges to find and maintain sustainable employment. Collaborate with community mental health services, government agencies, and employers to create work connections for clients and their families.