Team Leader - Kaiarahi a-Tira

Inspire and lead a team changing lives through employment. Support whānau and communities to find meaningful work and build brighter futures.

Kia ora, Tālofa lava, Mālō e lelei, Bula Vinaka, Fakalofa lahi atu, Kia Orana, Sastrikal, Namaste, Salam and warm Pacific greetings to you.  We love to create work connections to help people live their dreams.

We’re looking for a leader who is passionate about making a difference, and who knows how to ignite that enthusiasm in others. Workwise leaders support employment consultants who are integrated in health and other environments, to operate at their very best, every day.

This is a full-time role, working Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm based in Hamilton.

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

We are looking for our next inspirational leader to join our Workwise team to support the Waikato service, covering a range of clinical sites across the region, based out of our beautiful whare in Hamilton East. In this role you will lead a team who support people to find and keep employment. You’ll work closely with community mental health teams, government agencies, community organisations and of course, employers. You will be reporting to a general manager and be a part of a skilled team. This role includes regional travel.

You will focus on

• Leading a motivated team to implement an evidence-based employment support approach (IPS)

• Providing effective and creative coaching and support the ongoing development of the team

• Building and maintaining relationships with employers, clinicians, communities and government agencies, ensuring sustainable employment connections to support people

Mōu | About you

With leadership experience in the mental health, disability, NGO or employment sectors, you will be passionate about creating work connections to support people in finding and living their dreams. You’ll believe hope matters, and everyone has skills, talents and potential. You’ll be positive, energetic, organised and a great communicator, influencer and connector.

You’ll have

• An appropriate level 4 or higher qualification in either health and wellbeing, rehabilitation, return to work or other relevant area - or be willing to undertake training

• Great team leadership and management skills

• Strong relationship, networking and advocacy skills

• Innovative and problem-solving thinking with a focus on ensuring quality

• A client-focussed approach

• A focus on responsiveness, relationships and results

• Excellent time management and organisational skills

• Strong computer skills

Mō mātou | About us

Workwise has been operating for more than 25 years across Aotearoa New Zealand, helping people to find and keep work. We are part of the Wise Group, a leading provider of mental health and wellbeing services in New Zealand www.wisegroup.co.nz

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

• Increased employer KiwiSaver contributions

• 5 weeks’ annual leave after 12 months of employment + 2 wellbeing days annually

• HealthNow Payment Card - $250 per year to support the Health and Wellbeing of you and your whanau

• School holiday programme assistance

• A wide range of discounts through our employee discounts app

• A great team around you every day, working in an organisation that believes in its purpose

Be part of a supportive work environment where work life balance is encouraged, people are valued, and creativity is the norm!

Rā Katinga | Applications close: 16 October 2026. The advert may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found.

Position Description: To view a full position description, copy and paste this link into your browser: https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Team-leader-PD-May-2019-1.pdf

Whakapā | Contact: : James Scarlet, General Manager on 027 247 7941 if you have any questions or want to kōrero about the role.

For further information, visit our website www.workwise.org.nz

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