Employment Consultant

Ember Korowai Takitini; Orewa; On-site; NZD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional leave

Health & wellbeing programme

Training opportunities

Meaningful impact

Job summary

Ember Korowai Takitini | Nga Matapono is seeking an Employment Consultant to support clients across the greater Auckland region, with a permanent full-time role based from our Orewa hub and covering Orewa and Stanmore Bay. You will provide one-on-one guidance, develop tailored employment plans, and help people move from interviews to meaningful work.

The role involves building strong employer partnerships, meeting Ministry of Social Development targets, and delivering high-quality, confidential

Qualifications

• NZ Certificate Level 4 in Health and Wellbeing or equivalent (or working towards).
• Current Full NZ driver''s licence.
• Valid work visa, residency, or NZ citizenship.
• Experience in employment support or related services preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High integrity with ability to handle confidential matters.
• Motivation and resilience to meet targets and persevere.
• Passion for supporting others in recovery journey.

Responsibilities

• Identify career goals with clients and help them secure meaningful work.
• Provide one-on-one support and develop tailored employment plans.
• Guide clients through the job-seeking process from interviews to placements.
• Build and maintain partnerships with a diverse range of employers.
• Contribute to meeting MSD contract targets as part of the team.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Relationship building

Targets-driven

Confidentiality

Education

NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing L4

Working towards NZ Health/Wellbeing cert

Job description

Employment Consultant

• Permanent, Full time (40hours per week), Monday - Friday.
• Position is based from our Orewa hub, covering Orewa and Stanmore Bay.
• Ember Support Worker Pay Rates: $25.63 - $30.70ph (depending on qualification held and its equivalence to the NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing L4, with stepped increases based on tenure)

About Ember Korowai Takitini | Nga Matapono

Ember Korowai Takitini blends professional expertise and lived experience to offer a range of services and supports for anyone with mental health, addiction or intellectual disability needs

At Ember we support people to live the lives they choose and we challenge the systems that hold them back.

We desire a society that better understands and responds to mental distress, addiction and intellectual disability.

Ember offers:

• Additional leave, including recreation days and study leave
• A comprehensive Health & Wellbeing programme, including health checks, flu vaccinations, and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), and more
• Training opportunities for upskilling, personal & professional development, and career progression.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day in a values-led organisation

About The Service | Ko Te Whare O Ember Employment

At Ember Employment, we empower people who have experienced mental distress to find meaningful, sustainable work. Our service spans the greater Auckland region, supporting clients from Pokeno to Kaitaia, and our dedicated mobile teams operate from our North Shore, Ōtāhuhu, and Papakura hubs.

Our environment is both challenging and rewarding, offering continual training and professional supervision. We pride ourselves on being a supportive, experienced team driven by a shared commitment to delivering quality outcomes and meeting our service goals.

About the Role | Nga mahi

As an Employment Consultant, you'll work alongside clients referred to Ember Employment to help them identify career goals and secure meaningful work. You'll provide one-on-one support, develop tailored employment plans, and guide clients through the job-seeking process - from interviews to job placements and beyond.

An essential part of your role will be building and maintaining strong partnerships with a diverse range of employers across industries. You'll also play a key role in ensuring we meet our Ministry of Social Development contract targets - both as an individual and as part of the wider team.

You will bring | Nga Pukenga

• A New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 4) or equivalent, or be working towards one
• A current Full NZ driver's licence
• A valid work visa, residency, or New Zealand citizenship
• Relevant experience in employment support or related services (e.g. experience working within disability, youth, residential or mental health service settings) is preferred
• Strong communication skills—both written and verbal—and an ability to connect with people from all walks of life
• A high level of integrity, with the ability to handle sensitive matters confidentially and objectively
• Motivation and resilience—able to work to targets and persevere through challenges
• A valid work visa, residency, or New Zealand citizenship
• A genuine passion for walking alongside others, supporting them in achieving their goals and thriving in their recovery journey

"He aha te mea nui o te ao? Maku e ki atu, he tangata, he tangata, he tangata"

What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, it is people, it is people.

Ember is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and embrace diversity and inclusion in the workplace and are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for all. We particularly welcome applications from our Māori, Pacific and Rainbow communities.

We will interview candidates as applications come through rather than waiting until the advertisement closes. The vacancy may be filled earlier if a suitable candidate is identified.