At South Waikato District Council things are changing and we are repositioning ourselves to embrace the diversity of our district and its bold vision for the future.

Te āheinga: The opportunity

We are looking for a proactive and community-minded Pathway Support Officer. To manage programme administration and provide support for client and employer liaison and engagement with the WORKit and other programmes to deliver sustainable employment outcome targets for NEET youth (not in employment education and training) and other targeted disadvantaged in the labour market.  

This role is fixed term 40 hours per week, based in Tokoroa, South Waikato.

Full details of key responsibilities are available in the Job Description.

Nga Kawenga me nga Mahi: Responsibilities and Duties

In this role, you will:

• Provide administrative assistance and support to the WORKit Employment Support Manager and the team.

• Supporting the planning and delivery of Community Wellbeing projects and initiatives.
• Support the operational delivery of Council's Pathways to Work Programme. 

• Engage directly with job seekers, rangatahi, school leavers and people seeking to enter or return to employment. 

• Support individuals to identify their aspirations, strengths, skills and barriers. 
• Assist client to develop and progress individual pathways towards employment, education, training or other opportunities.

• Maintain accurate client, pathway and programme information.
• The Pathways Coordinator is assisted in the triage of clients.
• Provide pastoral support to people undertaking work experience or employment placement

He kōrero mōu: About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Develop effective, proactive, creative and well-written communications through written, visual and digital messaging that is targeted for the correct audience.
• Maintain data and produce reports on milestone and outcomes against funding.
• Demonstrate an awareness of, and commitment to, the principles of Te Tiriti O Waitangi and how it relates in a Local Government environment. Ability to supportively engage with youth and their support network.
• Embrace a culture of transformation and change.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

Outside of work benefits, we also offer:

• Free flu vaccinations
• Subsidised skin checks and eye tests
• Ongoing training and development
• Access to wellbeing resources and workplace support
• And many more!

‘Navigate your next’ here with us and check out what the mighty Waikato has to offer here.

If you have any questions, please e-mail careers@southwaikato.govt.nz.

We will be reviewing applications as they arrive. Please also note that you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this role.