Job Description

Facilitator, Akiaki Ora

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

• Monday – Friday between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00pm 

• Based from Rosedale or Orewa  (while the real work happens across Auckland)

• Ember Support Worker Pay Rates: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour (depending on qualification held and its equivalence to the NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing L4, with stepped increases based on tenure)

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

• 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

The Service | Ko Te Whare O Akiaki Ora

Akiaki Ora is a well-established service within Ember, delivering community-based mental health and wellbeing support through tailored individual support and/or group programmes across the Auckland region. Through strengths-based, recovery-focused support, we work alongside tāngata whaiora to build confidence, develop life skills, strengthen wellbeing, and increase participation in community life.

Our service supports people to pursue their goals in education, pre-employment, health and wellness, social connection, and community engagement. We recognise the strengths, aspirations, and potential of every individual and support them to create meaningful pathways towards greater independence, inclusion, and recovery.

The Role | Nga mahi

We are seeking an energetic and innovative Facilitator to support tāngata whaiora on their recovery journey through meaningful community engagement, education, pre-employment, health and wellbeing, and social connections. Working from a strengths-based and recovery-focused approach, you will facilitate one-to-one and group programmes, complete assessments, and develop Personal Goal Plans that help people achieve their aspirations.

You will work collaboratively with whānau, referrers, education providers, and community agencies to create pathways that build independence, wellbeing, and community participation.

Areas of support may include:

• Building interpersonal and life skills

• Accessing education, training, and pre-employment opportunities

• Strengthening health and wellbeing

• Developing natural support networks and social connections

• Increasing participation in community activities and opportunities of choice

• Supporting people to achieve their personal goals

The tāngata whaiora/client-base and work location will predominantly be Northshore and Rodney.

You will have | Nga Pukenga 

• A New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 4), or equivalent (or be working towards this)

• Experience working in mental health, addictions, community support, or a related social services environment

• Knowledge of recovery-focused, strengths-based, and trauma-informed practice

• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with a diverse range of people

• A commitment to professional boundaries, bicultural practice, and supporting people to achieve their goals

• A current Full New Zealand Driver’s Licence (required)

• Valid/Current work visa, residency, or citizenship (required)

When applying please include | Kia Whakauru

• An up-to-date CV

• A Cover Letter detailing

  • Why you’re interested in the role?

  • Any skills, competencies and experience (both professional and personal, if relevant) that you would bring to this 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.