Employer Liaison

Posted: 02/06/2023

Closing Date: 16/06/2023

Job Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Levin

Job Category: Community Services and Development,Voluntary, Charity & Social Work

**About the New Zealand Red Cross**

We welcome and encourage diversity in our workforce and adhere to best practice principles of equal employment opportunity in all aspects of our recruitment and ways of working. The New Zealand Red Cross is committed. We’re committed to diversity and inclusion and have an active Takatāpui and Rainbow Network, Rōpū Hāpai Māori, and Green Team.

**Employer Liaison - Levin**

**Migration - Refugee Settlement**

**Permanent **Part-Time (0.8 FTE)**

As part of the largest humanitarian aid organisation in the world, New Zealand Red Cross plays a vital role in providing assistance to vulnerable people in New Zealand and overseas.

We welcome and encourage diversity in our workforce and adhere to best practice equal employment opportunity principles in all aspects of our recruitment and our ways of working.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Employer Liaison in our Refugee Pathways to Employment programme. The goal of the Pathways to Employment service is to assist refugee background individuals to find meaningful and sustainable employment and to be economically independent.

The purpose of the Employer Liaison role is to grow the pool of employment opportunities for former refugees in the Horowhenua region, specifically Levin. The role also includes intensive, individualised work with both refugee background clients and potential employers, supporting clients to gain employment.

The Employer Liaison works closely with other team members to achieve the best outcome for the client. They assist in preparation for job searching and engagement in the New Zealand workforce appropriate to the client’s previous experience and skills. Ultimately the goal is to facilitate successful sustainable, and meaningful employment.

The Employer Liaison support continues into employment and offers support and guidance for the client and the employer for an initial period.
- Understanding of the refugee journey and common issues faced during the resettlement process.
- Awareness of New Zealand employer priorities and familiarity with employment organisations and networks in the Horowhenua - Levin area.
- Proven skills in career development and the ability to engage with clients collaboratively.
- Appreciation of the benefits of diversity in workplaces.
- Proven skills in recognizing and developing work readiness.
- Ability to build client confidence and job search skills.
- Ability to speak a second language ie Spanish, would be highly regarded.
- Qualifications required:_
- Tertiary education in relevant field
- **A recent copy of CV/Resume**:

- **Cover Letter**:

- **Passport**:

- **Right to Work ( If Not NZ Citizen)**

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this job, **Applications close at 05:00 Pm on 16 June 2023.