What we do
Workwise is a New Zealand-based employment support service dedicated to assisting individuals facing personal or health challenges in finding and maintaining meaningful employment. Established in 2000, Workwise operates as part of the Wise Group, a family of charitable organisations focused on mental health and well-being services. Their mission is to create fresh possibilities for people, organisations, and communities by providing tailored support that aligns with each individual's skills, aspirations, and recovery journey.
Overview of our offering
- Individualised employment support: Workwise's employment consultants collaborate one-on-one with clients to identify suitable job opportunities, assist with job applications, and provide ongoing support to ensure job retention.
- Employer collaboration: Partnering with employers to understand their workforce needs, facilitating job placements, and offering guidance on creating supportive work environments for employees facing health challenges.
- Integrated support services: Working alongside mental health and addiction teams across various health regions, ensuring a holistic approach to employment support that considers the individual's overall well-being.
- Referral partnerships: Accepting referrals from clinicians, case managers, and other support services to provide specialised employment assistance tailored to the client's recovery and employment goals.
- Resource provision: Offering a library of resources, including articles and success stories, to inspire and inform clients, employers, and referrers about the benefits of employment in the recovery process.
Target customer: Individuals experiencing mental health or personal challenges seeking employment, employers looking to hire and support such individuals, and clinicians or case managers referring clients for employment assistance.