Employment Consultant

Create work connections and support people to live great lives through finding and keeping employment.

Kia ora, Tālofa lava, Kia Orana, Mālō e lelei, Ni sa bula vinaka, Fakalofa lahi atu, Mālo ni and warm Pacific greetings to you. We’re looking for an employment consultant to join our close-knit team, with a particular focus on increasing access and outcomes for Māori. We love to create work connections to help people live great lives.

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi| About this role

Workwise employment consultants/kairapu tūranga mahi work with people/tāngata whai ora who are facing personal or health challenges, to find and keep work. You’ll work closely with people accessing community mental health and addiction teams, employers, social services, government agencies and training providers. You’ll be working with people and their whānau in the community, 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 West Auckland. Mōu | About you
We’re looking for someone who can easily engage and support people to connect with employers, whānau, health and welfare providers, and Māori communities. Cultural competence is essential in this role, and we particularly encourage Māori to apply. Lived experience is also valued.

You’ll have:

• A strong awareness and/or knowledge of tikanga Māori and te reo Māori
• The ability to build relationships and achieve results for people and communities
• Love being a 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.

• 5 weeks of annual leave after 12 months of employment + 2 wellbeing days annually
• Increased employer KiwiSaver contributions
• School holiday programme assistance
• HealthNow payment card - $250 per year to support health and wellbeing for you and your whānau
• Income continuance plan, Wise Group House, Contents and care insurance plan
• A wide range of discounts through our employee discounts app, Southern Cross, Specsavers and more

Rā katinga | Applications close 28 September 2026

Please note, this role may close early if a suitable candidate is found

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

Contact: TeRina Wi Hongi – Team Leader, Kaiārahi ā-Tira via email Terina.WiHongi@workwise.org.nz 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.