Employment Consultant

Make a real difference – Join a vibrant team that puts clients first.At APM, our purpose is simple yet profound - to enable better lives every single day. We are fiercely committed to excellence and delivering culturally responsive, quality services to our community. Guided by our Tikanga Māori values of Manaakitanga, Kotahitanga, Wairuatanga, Whānaungatanga, and Rangatiratanga, we make a genuine difference.Great opportunity based in Wellington!Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people?Help young people with health conditions unlock their potential and thrive in the workforce. If you have experience in youth work, recruitment, sales, social services or any other relevant experience, we want to hear from you!What You'll DoProvide support and guidance to young people with health conditions into employmentIdentify and address barriers to employment, including health-related challengesMeeting your clients that are referred from Work and income and focusing on work first employment pathways leading to financial independence.Creating meaningful connections with local employers and businesses, government & industry/sector partners, disability support and other providers to seize golden work opportunities for our jobseekers.Getting to know your jobseekers, understanding their stories, and fostering trust so that you can effectively help them gain mahi. aligned with their goals, experience and strengths. Helping jobseekers upskill by identifying training needs for their chosen industry/sector and liaising with training providers to gain short course certification. Your backgroundCurrent full NZ driver’s licence (reimbursement for work related travel is included)Our Employment Consultants are selected from a wide range of careers -- including recruitment, social services, sales, business development, government and industry. Life skills, enthusiasm to help people, grit & resilience, and the ability to bring the best out of people are key attributes we look for. You will need to be self-driven, even entrepreneurial in your approach. What's in it for you?5 weeks annual leave to spend more time with family & friendsWork vehicle with full personal useA genuine commitment to flexibility and trust to take ownership of your dayThe opportunity to help people in the Wellington area to enable better lives!A focus on work/life alignment to ensure your professional and personal life complement each other seamlesslySubmit your targeted CV and a cover letter to support your application (please note, your cover letter can be uploaded just before final submission on the second page)For the full job description or more information, please reach out to Roz, Talent Coordinator at roz.kamoto@apmworkcare.co.nz