Pacific Employment Consultant – Kairapu tūranga mahi

Talofa Lava, Kia Orana, Mālō e lelei, Ni sa bula vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Mālō ni, Kia ora, and warm Pacific greetings to you.

About this role

Taking a practical, holistic approach to employment and wellbeing, our employment consultants work with people who are facing personal or health challenges, to find and keep work.

It’s a rewarding role where you walk alongside the person seeking employment and get to truly make a difference in their life. You’ll work closely with people accessing community mental health and addiction teams, employers, social services, government agencies and training providers.

This is a permanent role working Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm (flexi-time), 40 hours per week, based in Central Auckland.

What we offer

​Building on our community of practice wisdom and networks, you’ll draw on our employment support expertise to meet the needs of Pacific people. We will support you by ensuring you have the tools needed to be successful, including access to a laptop, car and mobile phone. We offer good opportunities for training and development.

Other benefits include:

• 5% employer KiwiSaver contributions
• 5 weeks of annual leave after 12 months
• Two paid wellbeing days annually
• HealthNow payment card - $250 per year to support your health & wellbeing
• School holiday programme assistance
• Perk & Perk Plus discount app
• Income continuance plan
• Wise Group house, contents, and car insurance plan
• Specsavers discount
• Discounted premiums with Southern Cross
• Financial risk and planning review
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

And the opportunity to work for a respectful and supportive organisation.

About you

We’re looking for someone who can easily engage and support people to connect with employers, whānau, health and welfare providers, and Pacific communities. Our employment consultants work alongside people and their whānau from a range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. Cultural competence is essential in this role, and we particularly encourage Pacific people to apply. Lived experience is also valued.

You’ll have:

• The ability to build relationships and achieve results for people
• A love of being part of a team but the ability to confidently work independently
• The ability to think quickly and problem-solve effectively
• A full NZ driver licence
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Experience working in the social service, addiction, youth, mental health, disability, employment 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.

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

Applications close: 27 September 2024. Please note, this advert may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found.

Position description: https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Employment-Consultant.pdf

Contact: Paris Barbara-Perez, Team Leader on 027 267 4327 for 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.