Facilitator - Wellington

• Join our team of dedicated Facilitators and make a lasting difference every day.
• Support people with disabilities to achieve their goals.
• Permanent, full-time opportunity, based in Wellington.

Mō mātou | About us

At Choices NZ, we’re passionate about empowering people with disabilities and health needs to achieve their goals, live independently, and create the future they want. We facilitate flexible support relationships and access to a range of community services including employment guidance for jobseekers and transition planning for school leavers, we support our people in learning new things and in becoming an active part of the local community.

Choices NZ is a proud member and wholly owned subsidiary of the IHC Group.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

As a Facilitator, You’ll Work Alongside People With a Disability Or Long-term Health Needs, To Seek Meaningful Paid Employment And Support School Leavers To Transition From School Into Employment, Volunteering, Or Other Opportunities. You’ll Take a Holistic, Person-centred Approach To Understanding Each Person’s Goals And Provide Practical Support To Help Them Move Toward Greater Independence And Participation In Work And Community Life. You Will Also

• Provide support in preparing CVs and cover letters and interview practice.
• Connect with employers to identifying suitable opportunities.
• Match people with roles that align with their strengths and interests.
• Deliver and support employment services in schools.
• Help our people to prepare for life beyond school, understand work routines, travel independently, and develop confidence in new environments.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

Along With Enthusiasm, Empathy And Patience You’ll Also Have Genuine Passion And Commitment To Supporting And Empowering People To Achieve Their Goals. You’ll Have a Demonstrated Ability To Develop Effective Relationships With Employers And Community Support Networks And Good Knowledge And Understanding Of The New Zealand Labour Market. To Compliment These Capabilities, We Would Like You To Have

• Level 5 qualification or above (essential).
• Communication skills to support engagement, rapport building, and advocacy.
• Resilience and motivation.
• Clean NZ Full Driver's License, with the ability to travel as required.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you?

This Is a Chance To Join a Well-established NFP Organisation Committed To The Principles Of Enabling Good Lives And The Core Values Of Inclusion, Responsiveness, Support, And Empowerment. We Offer a Competitive Package Up To $67k, And a Vehicle, Bringing The Total Base Salary Package To $75k. We Also Offer

• Personal use of company car (within policy guidelines).
• Discounted gym membership.
• Monthly mobile plans.
• Eye care, and insurance benefits.

This is a wonderful opportunity to do meaningful work that genuinely makes a difference to the people we support. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

Submit an online application by selecting the ‘Apply’ button. As part of the recruitment selection process, you will be required to provide an up-to-date CV, and cover letter outlining your previous experience and motivation to apply for this role. If you have any questions about the application process, please email Sign in to view email.

Applications close Friday 18 September at 11.55pm.

The IHC Group is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and actively seek a diverse applicant pool. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We welcome all kinds of diversity and the different perspectives such diversity brings to our work. Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.