Employment Consultant

• Permanent, Full time (40hours per week), Monday – Friday.

• Position is based from our Apollo Rd hub, covering the North Shore region.

• Pay Equity: $25.00ph - $30.00ph (depending on qualification held and its equivalence to the Certificate in Health and Wellbeing L4)

Ember values our employees - they are our secret sauce and we are committed to doing the best we can do for our kaimahi. We believe our people’s abilities, knowledge and experience are irreplaceable. To support this, we offer a higher hourly rate, above the current statutory requirement, for employees who are covered by the Pay Equity Settlement Agreement.

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

When applying please provide | Kia Whakauru

• An up to date CV covering relevant work history and education

• A Cover Letter detailing

o Why you’re interested in this role?

o What skills, competencies and experience 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.