Are you a natural problem solver who loves making things work better? Use your project, systems and technology skills to make a real difference…
Workwise is a unique employment support agency. We work with people who are facing personal or health challenges and support them to return to or stay in employment.
We are an internationally recognised provider of evidence-based employment support. Our approach is about looking at the whole person and recognising that having a paid, good quality job can bring health and wellbeing, financial security and other positive social impacts.
As part of our passionate team, you’ll enjoy leading employment conditions including flexible working arrangements 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!
In addition to one of the best working environments you’ll ever find, we offer:
Are you someone who enjoys solving problems, improving the way things work and turning ideas into action? Do you have a knack for technology, systems and getting things done? If you love variety and enjoy being at the heart of projects and continuous improvement, then this role could be for you!
As our Business Improvement and Project Support person, you’ll be the ‘go-to’ person for daily systems, project support and the execution of support needs across Workwise.
You’ll work closely with Workwise teams to understand how they work and identify the inefficiencies getting in their way. You’ll help develop and lead the implementation of new processes and technology solutions that improve the experience and performance of our teams.
You’ll collaborate as part of a project team on larger-scale projects and take the lead on smaller continuous improvement initiatives. You’ll also build strong relationships with key stakeholders, coordinate project deliverables and support the successful adoption of new systems and processes.
As well as relevant project or business support experience, you will demonstrate:
We’re looking for someone who is a problem solver, activator, communicator and achiever – someone who brings energy and enthusiasm, takes action and gets things done.
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!
Position description: https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Business-improvement-and-Project-Support-PD_August-2023.pdf
Applications close | Rā Katinga: 11 October 2026. Please note, this advert may close if suitable candidates are found prior to the closing date.
Contact: Lisa Martin on lisa.martin@workwise.org.nz if you have any questions.
For more information, please go to our website www.workwise.org.nz.
All new appointees require background checking. Under the requirements of the Children's Act 2014, new employees that are identified as coming under this act are required to undergo further safety checks as part of the recruitment process.
Note: The Criminal History Check is Exempt from The Clean Slate Act. In other words, the Clean Slate Act does not apply to this position. Please declare any offences (even outside 7 years) in your application.
Workwise is committed to healthy lifestyles and actively supports a smoke free environment.
We encourage people with lived experience of mental illness to apply.
At the Wise Group we believe in creating new opportunities for the wellbeing of people, vulnerable populations, organisations, and communities.
We operate in New Zealand's mental health and addictions sector, are one of the largest non government providers in the sector
From humble beginnings over 35 years ago, today we employ over 1,500 staff throughout the country, working in areas from frontline service to software development. We have a parent and subsidiary structure encompassing a family of charitable entities, all linked by a common dream. Our structure nurtures synergy and innovation, and means we’re transparent and accountable.
Our whānau includes:
• Wise Management Services
• Pathways
• Real
• Te Pou
• Le Va
• Workwise
• Wild Bamboo
• LinkPeople
• The People's Project
• Housing First Auckland
Here's what drives us:
Each year our Group works with thousands of New Zealanders and their families. We provide people with a broad range of community-based mental health and wellness services. In doing so we dramatically reduce their need for high-cost hospital and acute services and help people have happier, more fulfilling and more productive lives.
Each year the Group's housing services help people find and live in affordable homes, also helping them appreciate the rights and responsibilities of being tenants and managing homes.
Each year the Group's employment agency helps people who experience a serious mental health condition get off benefits, become financially independent and reclaim their self-esteem by finding and retaining paid jobs.
Each year people throughout the country attend professional development programmes through the Group's NZQA certified training organisation.
Each year thousands of mental health professionals in the public and private sector are supported and developed via the Group's national workforce development organisation.
Together we make a real difference by creating connections to support people to find and live their dreams.
