Employment Consultant

Habit Group; Nelson; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Professional development

Collaborative team environment

Wellness benefits

Meaningful community impact

Job summary

Habit Health is seeking an Employment Consultant in Nelson to support clients in identifying strengths and pursuing sustainable employment or training outcomes within a collaborative team.

You will coach CVs and interview skills, build relationships with employers and health professionals, and guide diverse clients through personalised vocational rehabilitation and career development for meaningful community impact.

Qualifications

• Candidates from recruitment, employment services, vocational rehabilitation, career development, health or related fields are welcome.
• Ability to motivate diverse clients and support career goals.
• Strong written and verbal communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Coaching clients through interview preparation and CV/cover letter development.
• Engaging with local employers to create opportunities and pathways.
• Developing career plans and coordinating with health professionals as part of a support team.
• Addressing barriers to employment and supporting placement into work or training.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Independent work

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Location: Nelson/Marlborough - Stoke - Main Road

Job Category: Health, Medical & Pharmaceutical

Job Description

At Habit Health, our purpose is to support people in their community to optimise health and live their best life. We help people navigate physical and mental health challenges, reconnect with their communities, and achieve meaningful employment outcomes.

We are looking for a passionate Employment Consultant to join our Nelson team. If you're someone who enjoys building relationships, empowering people to reach their potential, and making a genuine difference in the lives of others, this could be the perfect role for you.

About the Role

As an Employment Consultant, you'll work closely with clients to provide personalised career and vocational rehabilitation support. You'll help people identify their strengths, overcome barriers to employment, and achieve sustainable work or training outcomes.

No two days are the same. You could be coaching a client through interview preparation, engaging with local employers to create opportunities, developing career plans, or collaborating with health professionals as part of an integrated support team. Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting clients with career planning and goal setting
• Providing CV, cover letter and interview coaching
• Assisting clients to identify transferable skills and employment opportunities
• Building relationships with employers and community stakeholders
• Identifying and addressing barriers to employment
• Facilitating placement into employment, training, or further education
• Preparing high-quality documentation and reports
• Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve positive client outcomes

What You'll Bring

We're open to candidates from a variety of backgrounds, including recruitment, employment services, vocational rehabilitation, career development, health, social services, education, or case management. You'll ideally have:

• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• The ability to motivate and support people from diverse backgrounds
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Confidence working autonomously while managing a varied caseload
• Strong written communication and computer skills
• A genuine passion for helping people achieve meaningful employment outcomes
• Knowledge of employment, rehabilitation, or workforce development services is advantageous

Why Join Habit Health?

As New Zealand's largest integrated rehabilitation provider, we offer the opportunity to be part of a multidisciplinary organisation that is genuinely focused on improving lives. You'll enjoy:

• Competitive salary package
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Wellness initiatives and employee benefits
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day

Join Our Team

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can combine relationship management, coaching, and community impact, we'd love to hear from you.

This position is only open to candidates who currently have the legal right to work in New Zealand. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.