Workwise

See the potential in others to make a change ❤️
Grow their courage and confidence 💚
Support people with their employment and wellbeing journey 💜

We're looking for employment consultants / kairapu tūranga mahi to join our Workwise team – based in West Auckland or Central Auckland.

Work in West Auckland – bring your life skills and experience to work alongside a dedicated addictions team.

Work in Central Auckland – contribute your cultural knowledge to work alongside kaupapa Māori mental health services.

Applications close on Monday 4 May!

Both opportunities are now available on our Workwise careers page: www.workwise.org.nz/work-with-us

Do you live in Thames or Coromandel? Are you looking for a unique job where you can make a difference?

We're looking for an employment consultant / kairapu tūranga mahi to join the Workwise Waikato team, based at our Thames office.

If you've got energy, interpersonal skills, a willingness to learn and ability to travel for work then we'd love to hear from you.

This is a unique and rewarding role where you get to live and work in your community while supporting people on their journey to find and keep employment. You’ll be working with people / tāngata whai ora who are facing personal or health challenges and help them to find work. You’ll work closely alongside community mental health and addiction services. You’ll also help local employers find the right person for the right job.

Full training is provided. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds – lived experience is also valued.

https://www.workwise.org.nz/about-us/join-the-team/

Applications close on Friday 17 April!

Workwise attended the Platform Trust Members' Day yesterday in Wellington, connecting with colleagues and organisations from across the mental health and addiction sector, getting motivated, sharing ideas and taking learnings back to our home organisations.

We enjoyed hearing from guest speakers about how to approach the year ahead for service delivery and relationships, finding opportunities, putting forward solutions, and doing the best we can with technology - without forgetting the important human connection behind everything we do.

Workwise has welcomed James Scarlett as our new General Manager to oversee the Auckland and Waikato teams, and to join our senior leadership team.

James has joined us from Pathways, so he may be a familiar face to many across the mental health space and clinical services in Auckland.

With over a decade’s experience in mental health, addiction services and youth development, James describes himself as a registered addictions clinician but a youth worker at heart.

“I look forward to connecting with people and employers in my new capacity – and seeing how we can journey with tāngata whai ora to find purpose, dignity and opportunities,” says James.

Wow, 20 years! This month, the Workwise Taranaki team celebrates 20 years of supporting people with their employment journeys.

We recently gathered together at Taranaki Base Hospital to recognise our meaningful partnership with Health NZ - Taranaki community mental health and addiction teams, paying tribute to the many people - including past and present leaders and staff, peer support and people with lived experience - employers, and other community and support services.

“At the heart of this celebration are the people who’ve used our services. Their courage, commitment and success are what we honour today. Without them, this work would have no meaning,” said Tyron Pini, Workwise Chief Executive.

We also took a moment to acknowledge Ross Ekdahl, Manager of Mental Health and Addiction Services, Taranaki for his efforts and leadership over many years (see photo).

It was a highlight to hear Ross talking from the heart about the reality of the work to get here - and the value he sees in having employment consultants from Workwise as part of the community mental health team and service.

Connecting and reflecting together gives us the motivation and shared sense of purpose to drive us forward – so, here’s to the next 20 years!

Read the full story on our website (link in comments).

There's a unique role going at Workwise! If you're passionate about making a difference and igniting enthusiasm in others, this job may be for you.

We’re looking for an experienced, senior leader to join us as the Workwise General Manager.

You’ll support team leaders and employment consultants who are integrated in health and other environments, to operate at their very best, every day.

- Lead a peak-performing service to implement IPS employment support across Auckland and Waikato.
- Provide effective coaching and support the ongoing development of team leaders.
- Build and maintain relationships and networks with employers, clinicians, communities and government agencies.
- Contribute to the national leadership and strategic purpose of Workwise.
- Create new opportunities to grow our services.

If you’re ready for your next leadership opportunity, we’d love to hear from you. Find out more:

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