Fixed Term until 27 June 2025

Part time – 30 hours per week

The Employment Assessor/Advisor role involves conducting personalised, client-focused assessments to create career and employment plans with recommendations and timelines.

A key responsibility is performing a full English language assessment that informs the plan and guides referral decisions. The Assessor/Advisor collaborates with the team, monitors client progress, updates plans, makes referrals, and advocates for clients when needed.

This role is vital for providing career and employment readiness advice and fostering relationships with stakeholders in employment and education sectors.

The position is fixed term until 27 June 2025, with the possibility of extension.

About the role – Kōrero mō te tūranga

In this role you will:

• Carry out individual assessments of transferable work skills and personal attributes and collect information on educational and employment backgrounds. Support with developing CVs.
• Carry out English language skills assessments to feed into the employment plan.
• Develop a plan with the client including clear training/education pathways leading to employment.
• Network with training/education and service providers and employers in the region.
• Work with relevant employers to grow employment opportunities for low skill, skilled and professional individuals from refugee backgrounds.
• Make referrals to appropriate agencies and ensure effective linkages are made, including advocacy for access to services.
• Demonstrate cross cultural understanding both internally and externally.
• Enter data into our Pathways to Employment database.

Who are we looking for? – Mā‎ wai te mahi nei?

• Skill in second language teaching to adults and experience of assessing language competencies (required).
• Understanding of the English language requirements and skills required to study at a NZ tertiary institution (desirable).
• The ability to guide career planning.
• Excellent IT skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Awareness of NZ employers’ priorities and familiarity with employment sectors in the region.
• Confidence in assessing work readiness and preparing individuals for job search activities.
• Competence in intercultural communication and experience working with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Understanding of the refugee journey and common issues faced during the resettlement process.

Qualifications required:

• Tertiary education in relevant field (required).
• An English language teaching or applied linguistics qualification (required).
• Membership of a professional organisation in a relevant field, such as Career Development Association of NZ (CDANZ) or TESOLANZ (desirable).

Our benefits include:

• Five weeks annual leave
• Career development opportunities
• Annual flu vaccinations
• Discounts on Southern Cross health insurance

About New Zealand Red Cross

New Zealand Red Cross is part of the world's largest humanitarian network, with over 10,000 members and employees dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable people by mobilising the power of humanity and increasing community resilience.

Guided by our Fundamental Principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality, we support people in times of need and help strengthen their resilience.

We are committed to having an accessible, diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free work environment where everyone can reach their full potential. We encourage all qualified persons who share our values and want to contribute to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace to apply.

Why work with us?

At New Zealand Red Cross, you’ll join a passionate and diverse team that values your contributions and shares your commitment to making a difference.

We are committed to represent the communities we serve, increasing diversity throughout our people and leadership, and creating a flexible and healthy work environment. Many roles offer flexible virtual/hybrid options to help our employees balance their personal and professional priorities.

We also encourage employee networks, including Takatāpui and Rainbow Network, Rōpū Hāpai Māori and the Green Team, to foster connection and collaboration across our diverse workforce.

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All applications MUST be submitted online which requires uploading the below details

• A recent copy of CV/Resume
• Cover Letter
• Passport
• Legal Right to Work In New Zealand

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this job. Applications close at 05:00 pm on 11/03/2025

Note: We reserve the right to close applications before the closing date, so please register your interest early.