Invercargill Employment Coach — Help People Thrive

Employment Services (Nz); Southland; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Work vehicle

Community impact

Team environment

Travel across Southland

Job summary

APM in Invercargill is seeking an Employment Consultant to join our team and help people achieve better lives through work-focused support. You will engage with jobseekers referred from government agencies, build relationships with local employers, and guide individuals toward sustainable employment pathways.

Success comes from strong customer service, adaptability, and a collaborative approach within a large team, with travel across Southland and a company-provided vehicle for work use.

Qualifications

• Experience in varied roles including customer service, recruitment, sales or social services.
• Ability to manage teams or lead others.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Meet clients referred from the Ministry of Social Development and support work-first pathways.
• Create connections with local employers, government and industry partners to seize opportunities for jobseekers.
• Get to know jobseekers’ stories and build trust to help them gain mahi aligned with their goals.
• Identify training needs and liaise with providers to gain short course certification.

Skills

Customer service

Recruitment

Sales

Social services

Team management

Job description

APM in Invercargill is seeking an Employment Consultant to join our team and help people achieve better lives through work-focused support. You will engage with jobseekers referred from government agencies, build relationships with local employers, and guide individuals toward sustainable employment pathways.

Success comes from strong customer service, adaptability, and a collaborative approach within a large team, with travel across Southland and a company-provided vehicle for work use.