Employment Consultant - Kairapu tūranga mahi

• Rewarding mahi + help people to find and keep work in Central Auckland
• Full-time role, Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm
• Extra annual leave + wellbeing days + subsidies for kid's holiday programmes

Create work connections & support people to livetheir dreams through finding & keeping employment. Kia ora, Tālofa lava, Mālō e lelei, Bula Vinaka, Fakalofalahi atu, Kia Orana, Sastrikal, Namaste, Salam and warm greetings to you. We loveto create work connections to help people live their dreams. About the role Workwise employment consultants/kairapu tūranga mahi have a really unique job. We work with people/tāngata whai mahi who are facing personal or healthchallenges and help them to find and keep work. You will work closely withpeople accessing community mental health and addictions support, socialservices, government agencies, training providers and employers. Soyou’ll be working with people and their whānau, who have a range ofbackgrounds, cultures and experiences. This is a permanent full-time role working Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm, based in Central Auckland. About you You’ll have great people skills and be able to easily interact and engage withanyone. Cultural competence is essential in this role and we particularlyencourage Māori and Pacific people to apply. You’ll:

• Have the ability tobuild relationships and achieve results for people
• Love being part ofa team but can confidently work independently
• Have the ability to thinkquickly and problem-solve effectively
• Hold a full NZdriver licence.
• Have experienceworking in the social service, addiction, youth, mental health,disability, employment, career development or other sectors that focus onimproving people’s lives. Lived experience is also valued.

It is preferred that applicants hold the New ZealandLevel 4 Certificate in Health and Wellbeing or a recognised equivalent.Alternatively, you can commence free study towards this within six months ofstarting 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 helpingpeople to find and keep work. We are part of the Wise Group, and collectivelywe are one of the largest providers of mental health and wellbeing services inNew Zealand. We improve lives by creating fresh possibilities. To find out morehead to 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 goodopportunities for training and development. Other benefits include:

• 5 weeks of annualleave after 12 months of employment
• 2 wellbeing days annually
• Increased employer Kiwisaver contributions
• Income continuanceplan, Wise Group House, Contents and car insurance plan
• A wide range ofdiscounts through our employee discounts app, Southern Cross, Specsavers, and more

Applications close: 23 April 2024. Please note, this advert may close sooner if a suitable candidate isfound. Contact:  Paris Barbara-Perez – Team Leader, Kaiārahi ā-Tira on 027 267 4327 if you have any questions. For further information, visit our website All new appointees require background checking. Under therequirements of the Children's Act 2014, new employees that are identified ascoming under this act are required to undergo further safety checks as part ofthe recruitment process. Note: The Criminal History Check is Exempt fromThe Clean Slate Act. In other words, the Clean Slate Act does not apply to thisposition. Please declare any offences (even outside 7 years) in yourapplication. Some health and disability sector employers may requireworkers to be vaccinated. This is because workers come into close contact withpeople likely to get seriously ill if they get COVID-19. Having undertaken athorough health and safety analysis with regards to Covid-19, wehave determined that vaccination is required for our workforce (twoprimary doses and at least one booster). Workwise is committed to healthy lifestyles and activelysupports a smoke free environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr