Wise Group|Auckland| North Island

Company Name: Employment Consultant - Kairapu tūranga mahi Wise Group–Auckland, North Island Full time About 14 hours ago, from seek.co.nz View or apply for job Open in new tab Kia ora, Tālofa lava, Mālō 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 their dreams. About the 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 permanent role working Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm (flexi-time), 40 hours per week, based in Manukau. 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 particularly encourage Māori and Pacific people to apply. 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. 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. Lived experience is also valued. 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. 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 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: Increased Employer Kiwisaver contribution Fifth Week of Annual Leave Paid Wellbeing Days (2 days a year) HealthNow Payment Card - $250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your whanau Perk & Perk Plus discount app Holiday programme assistance Applications close: 6 December 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: Tania Nixon - Team Leader, Kaiārahi ā-Tira on 273145924 if you have 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.