Workwise Employment Agency supports people with experience of mental illness to choose, get and keep jobs.

We help people to secure real work, with real pay by encouraging job seekers to explore their work passions and career dreams. In society, work is a valuable part of peoples' identities, Workwise believes that finding and shaping this identity is fundamental to the wellbeing of any person.

Read our case studies and experience what it means to make a difference in the life of a jobseeker.

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Hope matters      

Use your experience in mental health or employment to make a real difference in people’s lives! Workwise is an internationally recognised provider of evidence-based supported employment services. As part of our passionate team you’ll enjoy leading employment conditions including flexible working arrangements, subsidies for school holiday childcare and generous annual leave. You’ll be part of a positive work environment where life balance is encouraged, people are valued and fresh possibilities are created!

At Workwise we believe everyone has skills, talents and potential and we’re dedicated to working together to move mountains for the people using our services! If you believe hope matters and share our passion for creating work connections to support people in finding and living their dreams, we’d love to hear from you!

Due to service growth we have exciting opportunities to work in our Auckland team.

EMPLOYMENT CONSULTANT
Full time
Auckland based

Do you have experience in the mental health, disability or employment sectors? Are you a positive, confident people person? Do you believe that purpose brings health and wellbeing? If so, this could be the position for you!

In this role you’ll directly support job seekers with experience of mental illness to find, get and keep a job – that’s a job they really want with an employer who sees and values their skills and potential. It’s about supporting people to reach their employment goals or career aspirations – whatever they may be. You’ll work closely with mental health teams, social development agencies, other non-government organisations and of course, employers.

Ideally you’ll be able to demonstrate:
• strong skills and relevant experience in the field of mental health and/or employment
• exceptional relationship building and communication skills
• innovative and problem-solving thinking
• a focus on responsiveness, relationships and results
• a client-focused approach
• excellent time management and organisation skills
• strong computer skills.

Click here to download the full position description.

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to helen.pilat@workwise.org.nz  

To discuss this role in more detail, contact Tyron Pini, Regional Manager on 027 283 2925 or email tyron.pini@workwise.org.nz
 
Applications close
5.00pm, Monday 13th September 2010.

Workwise is committed to healthy lifestyles and actively supports a smoke free environment. We encourage people with experience of mental illness to apply.