Career Pathways Navigator

Quality Education Services Limited; Māngere-Ōtāhuhu; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Job summary

Lifeskills, part of Quality Education Services Limited, is seeking a dynamic Career Pathways Navigator in Auckland. The role focuses on connecting with people, building relationships and creating opportunities across EPS, Tupu Aotearoa and Financial Capability programmes.

You will work directly with participants to build confidence, develop employment skills and support sustainable work, whether in workshops, one-on-one coaching, or employer outreach.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong facilitation or presentation skills for engaging group sessions.
• Proactive employer engagement, including outreach and relationship building.
• Experience helping people into employment, education or training.
• Ability to motivate and inspire participants to achieve goals.
• Good organisational skills with initiative and goal orientation.
• Experience working with diverse communities; culturally responsive approach.
• Must hold a full New Zealand Driver Licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging workshops and group sessions to motivate participants.
• Coach and mentor participants to build confidence and employment readiness.
• Connect with local employers; identify new opportunities.
• Build relationships with employers, community organisations and stakeholders.
• Match participants with suitable employment and support recruitment.
• Provide ongoing support to sustain employment outcomes.
• Help participants develop financial confidence through budgeting and planning.
• Maintain accurate participant records and progress toward targets.

Skills

Communication

Facilitation

Employer engagement

Motivational coaching

Organisational skills

Cultural responsiveness

Driver Licence (NZ)

Job description

$65,000 – $70,000 per year + a company vehicle

At Lifeskills, we're passionate about empowering individuals and whānau to build brighter futures through meaningful employment, education and financial wellbeing.

We work alongside individuals, employers and communities to create opportunities, overcome barriers and support people towards long-term success.

About the Role

We're looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and people-focused Career Pathways Navigator to join our Auckland team.

This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives on connecting with people, building relationships and creating opportunities.

You'll be working directly with participants to build their confidence, develop employment skills and support them into sustainable work. Whether you're facilitating an engaging group workshop, connecting with a new employer or coaching someone one-on-one, you'll bring energy, initiative and a genuine passion for helping people succeed.

Working across our Employment Placement Service (EPS), Tupu Aotearoa and Financial Capability programmes, you'll play an important role in creating meaningful employment opportunities and supporting positive outcomes for our communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, interactive workshops and group sessions that motivate and inspire participants.
• Coach and mentor participants to build confidence, overcome barriers and prepare for employment.
• Proactively connect with local employers, initiate conversations and identify new employment opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with employers, community organisations and key stakeholders.
• Match participants with suitable employment opportunities and support them throughout the recruitment process.
• Provide ongoing support to participants and employers to encourage sustainable employment outcomes.
• Support participants to develop financial confidence through budgeting, planning and goal setting.
• Maintain accurate participant records and work towards agreed programme targets and outcomes.

About You

We're looking for someone who brings positive energy, initiative and a natural ability to connect with people.

You'll enjoy meeting new people, feel comfortable starting conversations and know how to keep a group engaged. You're equally confident facilitating a workshop, approaching a potential employer or supporting someone through a challenging situation.

To be successful in this role, you'll bring:

• A confident, engaging communication style and the ability to build rapport with people from all walks of life.
• Strong facilitation or presentation skills, with the ability to deliver interactive and motivating group sessions.
• A proactive approach to employer engagement, including the confidence to make introductory calls, approach new businesses and develop relationships.
• Experience supporting people into employment, education or training.
• The ability to motivate, encourage and inspire participants to achieve their goals.
• Strong organisational skills, initiative and a results-driven mindset.
• Experience working with diverse communities and a culturally responsive approach.
• A full New Zealand Driver Licence.

It would be an advantage if you also have:

• Experience delivering MSD-funded employment programmes or similar services.
• Experience in employer engagement, recruitment, sales or business development.
• Knowledge of financial capability and budgeting support.
• An understanding of Māori and Pacific models of practice.

Why Join Lifeskills?

Be part of a passionate and supportive team where your energy, ideas and initiative can make a real difference.

This is an opportunity to get out into the community, build meaningful connections and help people take positive steps towards employment and financial wellbeing.