Employment Consultant – Kairapu tūranga mahi

• Help people to find and keep work in New Plymouth
• Fixed term, full-time role, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm with some flexibility
• Employee discounts and benefits, including Southern Cross and Specsavers

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 fixed-term, full-time position based in New Plymouth, working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm, with some flexibility. The fixed-term end date is June 2027.

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:

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• 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: 1 October 2026, Please note that 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/

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