Programme Facilitator

• Permanent, Full-time (40 hours per week)

• Monday – Friday 8:00/8:30am to 4:30/5pm 

• Penrose, Auckland (the role is community based across the wider Auckland region with a Central Hub)

• Pay Equity: $25 - $30 per hour starting rate (depending on qualification held and its equivalence to the Certificate in Health and Wellbeing L4) with stepped increase according to tenure up to $31.50 per hour

Ember values our people – they’re our secret sauce. We’re committed to doing our best for our kaimahi and recognise their irreplaceable skills and experience. To support this, we offer a higher hourly rate above the current Pay Equity Settlement requirement.

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 – Recreation days, study leave

• Provides a comprehensive Health & Wellbeing programme, including health checks, flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and more

• Provides training opportunities for upskilling, personal & professional development, and career progression.

• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day in a values-led organisation

The Service | Ko Te Whare O Whiti Ora

Whiti Ora is a well-established part of Ember Services Limited that delivers community based mental health programmes from Waiuku to Orewa (and everywhere in between). It provides a range of creative, recreational and skills-based programmes that promote life skills, community integration and preparation for employment with a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing.

The focus of our work is to encourage active participation in group activities that allow individuals to challenge themselves, build confidence, skills and social connections in a supportive environment.

Role | Nga mahi

Programme Facilitators develop and facilitate groups and provide one-on-one support, as required, that assists an individual in their recovery from their experience of mental health challenges.

The primary focus of this role is to encourage belonging and connection through meaningful community engagement, to support learning and growth, and to support tāngata whaiora to build healthy relationships and improve health and wellness.

We encourage facilitators to use their own unique skills and interests to develop meaningful activities that will contribute to the outcomes described above.

You will have | Nga Pukenga

• A New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 4) or equivalent

• The ability to work in a team environment and from a bicultural perspective.

• A professional attitude and strong boundaries and ethics.

• Experience working in the area of mental health

• A Full NZ Drivers Licence

• A valid and current work visa, residency, or citizenship

• A passion for walking along side those in need and supporting on-going goals on the pathway to recovery.

• Knowledge and interest in facilitating cultural programmes and/or Rainbow (LGBTTQIA+) programmes will be an advantage.

When applying please provide | Kia Whakauru

1. An up-to-date CV

2. A cover Letter outlining

   • Why you’re interested in the role

   • Any skills, knowledge, competencies, and experience that you would bring to the role

“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.