Employment Navigator – Job Coaching (Aukaha Ltd)

About Us

We are a kaupapa Māori, not-for-profit consultancy based in Otago that works for mana whenua in the areas of environmental, health, social services, and cultural and economic development. Our mission is to create pathways to a better future for Kāi Tahu, iwi Māori, and our wider communities. We ensure that mana whenua values are authentically integrated into the cultural, economic, social and environmental fabric of our shareholding takiwā. We are driven by the vision of Papatipu Rūnaka and hapū to achieve their aspirations and exercise their rakatirataka, facilitated through Aukaha's advocacy and support.

• Te Rūnanga o Waihao
• Te Rūnanga o Moeraki
• Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki
• Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou

About You

You are driven by a passion for transformative community impact, specifically dedicated to empowering at-risk job seekers to achieve meaningful, long-term employment and positive life outcomes. You possess a natural flair for building authentic trust and providing foundational support to clients, designing and implementing tailored, holistic programmes that cover training, well‑being, and work preparation. You are committed to ensuring every participant is equipped for success, delivering comprehensive support, including Post‑Placement Support, to maximise employment retention. You are a self‑starting, innovative thinker committed to a tailored approach to move candidates into meaningful employment. Your excellent one‑on‑one communication enables you to articulate and drive positive outcomes for every participant. As we are a kaupapa Māori organisation, your knowledge or willingness to learn about tikaka, te reo Māori, and Kāi Tahu whānui will be crucial in this role.

The Role

We are seeking an Employment Navigator – Job Coaching to join our Employment, Trades and Training Team. This role will work one‑on‑one with at‑risk job seekers to tailor and implement holistic programmes covering training, well‑being, and work preparation, with a primary focus of moving unemployed participants into meaningful work. This position will deliver comprehensive support, including Post‑Placement Support, with the ultimate goal of successfully transitioning participants into sustainable and meaningful employment or higher education.

Your Responsibilities Include

Aukaha is guided by Te Tiriti o Waitangi in committing to bicultural responsiveness, equal employment opportunities and workforce development. We offer a competitive salary and scope to develop your skills, generous leave entitlements (including a paid day off work on your birthday!) and professional development opportunities to ensure your continued growth. With a flexible and autonomous working environment, we also provide staff benefits that support a good work‑life balance.

To Apply

If this opportunity aligns with your skills and passion, we invite you to apply and join our dedicated team. All applicants must be a New Zealand citizen or resident or hold a valid work visa to legally work in New Zealand immediately (please detail your visa status as part of the application process) and be willing to undergo police vetting and any other checks relevant to the role. Applications close on 26 November 2025 at 11 : 55 pm.

Please apply directly via our website :

Location

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

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