Employment Consultant – Kairapu Turanga Mahi

Rewarding mahi + help people to find and keep work in KapitiFull-time role, Monday - Friday, 8.30am – 5pmExtra annual leave + wellbeing days + subsidies for kids' holiday programmesCreate work connections and support people to live great lives through finding and 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 great lives.Mo tenei turanga mahi| About this roleWorkwise employment consultants / kairapu turanga mahi have a really 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.

So 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.pm, 40 hours per week, based in Kapiti with weekly travel to central Wellington.Mou | About youYou'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 Maori and Pacific people to apply.

Lived experience is also valued.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.Excellent written and verbal communication skillsHave 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.Mo matou | About usWorkwise 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 ahuatanga kei a matou | What we offerWe 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 annuallyIncreased employer KiwiSaver contributionsHealthNow payment card- $250 per year to support health and wellbeing for you and your whanauIncome continuance plan, Wise Group House, Contents and car insurance planA wide range of discounts through our employee discounts app, Southern Cross, Specsavers and moreRa katinga | Applications close : 2 November 2025.

Please note, this advert may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found.Contact : Dan Forsyth – Team Leader, Kaiarahi a-Tira on 027 807 0583 if you have any questions.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.

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