Employment Consultant – Kairapu tūranga mahi
Core
Support individuals facing personal or health challenges to find and maintain employment by connecting them with employers, health services, and community resources.
Role type
Employment consultant (social services)
Builds
Employment pathways and support networks for people with diverse backgrounds and health needs
Domain
Social services, mental health, addiction support, and employment services
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Cultural competence (Māori tikanga and te reo), relationship building, problem-solving, independent work, written and verbal communication, driving
Preferred skills
Lived experience in social services or mental health, New Zealand Level 4 Certificate in Health and Wellbeing
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Engage with people and their whānau to connect them with employers and support services; collaborate with community mental health, addiction teams, and government agencies; work within the community to help people overcome personal or health challenges to secure work.
