Employment Support Worker

1 week ago

Whakatane, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand Pou Whakaaro Full time NZ$60,000 - NZ$80,000 per year

Pou Whakaaro is an innovative, entrepreneurial organisation which sits at the cutting edge of values-based mental illness and disability services.

We are seeking a vibrant person who excels in building and maintaining effective relationships with employers and people we partner. As the Employment Support Worker, you will enjoy a challenging role which requires building positive attitudes and self-esteem by removing barriers to employment and unlocking the potential of individuals to expand their employment horizons.

You will support people with experience of mental illness or disability, to be involved in the community and reach their personal goals related to employment and/or training. You will work closely with individuals, whanau and clinicians and network with community services, and employers.

Ideally, you will demonstrate:

  • Experience supporting people in employment
  • Ability to network in the community and engage with employers
  • Strength-based practice
  • Excellent written and oral communication, listening and group facilitation skills

The applicant should have/be:

  • Be able to work independently and as part of a supportive team
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Client Management Systems would be an advantage
  • A Level 4 NZ Certificate in Health & Wellbeing (Mental Health & Addiction Support) or equivalent is required or be willing to work towards this
  • Or a qualification in Supported Employment, Career Guidance, Social Science or a related discipline
  • Excellent written and oral communication
  • An understanding of Te Reo and tikanga
  • ·A current and clean full driver license
  • Must have legal entitlement to work in NZ.

We would also welcome applications from people who have:

  • Have a lived experience of disability and/or mental illness
  • Have your own recovery well maintained

We provide:

  • Regular supervision
  • Training opportunities
  • Career development
  • Modern spacious premises and a supportive team culture

You will need to be able to hit the ground running

If you have had prior experience working within the mental health sector, we would love to hear from you and strongly encourage you to apply.

We will be shortlisting and holding interviews as applications come in. To give yourself the best chance of being considered, please take the time to thoroughly read the criteria and send in your fully updated CV and a Cover letter to SEEK or to our office. Once we receive this, we will email you a job description and application.

Please note you must fully complete the application forms and return them to , as soon as possible, to be considered for this role.

Applications close: 5th January 2026 at 4.30pm or before if the right person is found - which could be you.

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