Workwise Employment Agency supports people with experience of mental illness to choose, get and keep jobs.

We help people to secure real work, with real pay by encouraging job seekers to explore their work passions and career dreams. In society, work is a valuable part of peoples' identities, Workwise believes that finding and shaping this identity is fundamental to the wellbeing of any person.

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Hope matters      

Use your experience in mental health or employment to make a real difference in people’s lives! Workwise is an internationally recognised provider of evidence-based supported employment services. As part of our passionate team you’ll enjoy leading employment conditions including flexible working arrangements, subsidies for school holiday childcare and generous annual leave. You’ll be part of a positive work environment where life balance is encouraged, people are valued and fresh possibilities are created!

At Workwise we believe everyone has skills, talents and potential and we’re dedicated to working together to move mountains for the people using our services! If you believe hope matters and share our passion for creating work connections to support people in finding and living their dreams, we’d love to hear from you!

TEAM LEADER
Full Time
Christchurch

Our small team is looking for a leader who has the energy, passion and skills to make things happen. A can-do, will-do approach will see you take the lead as well as directly supporting service users.

This role is business mixed with pleasure!  If you’re experienced in the field of mental health and/or employment or an aligned sector, and your colleagues describe you as engaging, inspirational, confident and passionate, you’ll find a lot of satisfaction in this role. You’ll build rapport and strong bonds with people as they return to work or find their employment aspirations and career goals. You’ll be equally as comfortable wearing your “business hat”, approaching employers to engage, inspire and win their ongoing support. With a clear purpose and focus based on responsiveness, relationships and results you will create work connections for people.

When it comes to your skills and experience, you’ll demonstrate:
• strong skills and relevant experience in the field of mental health and/or employment
• the ability to work autonomously and to defined contractual outcomes
• exceptional organisation and relationship skills
• excellent computer skills (Microsoft Outlook, Word)

As a team leader you will be part of the Workwise leadership team and will:
• lead a cohesive and motivated team
• build and maintain relationships with other community agencies, ensuring connections to support people finding and living their dreams
• actively strive to create a vibrant service

Click here to download the full position description.

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to julie.broerse@workwise.org.nz  

To discuss this role in more detail, contact Adel Stephenson, Regional Manager on 027 676 5997.

Applications close
5.00pm, Friday 30th July 2010

Workwise is committed to healthy lifestyles and actively supports a smoke free environment. We encourage people with experience of mental illness to apply.