Work for Workbridge
Workbridge is the largest New Zealand-owned employment service for people with a disability or health condition.
Our Philosophy
For many, a career at Workbridge is not just a job, it’s a calling.
If you join our organisation you will be playing a key role in helping others to build their confidence, overcome barriers to employment and find their own jobs.
That job represents the achievement of a huge milestone for many Workbridge clients. For some, it’s the start of a wonderful new life.
Whether as an employment consultant in one of our many offices around the country or in one of many roles supporting that great work, what you do will contribute to that life-changing outcome.
It will make a substantial difference in many lives.
Our Values
At Workbridge, we are the kind of people who like to walk the talk. We work with disabled people and others facing barriers to finding meaningful and sustainable employment.
Those people are reflected in our own staff, where 40 per cent have reported some form of disability.
But like many of the employers we work with, we like to focus on your abilities, rather than perceived disabilities.
Along with authenticity, we also value excellence, innovation, belief and resilience.
All of that and more is important to honour our mission: delivering inclusive, successful employment opportunities.
Our Diversity
We value the different perspectives and ideas that come from working with people from all walks of life – because we believe that a wide range of experience and points of view are critical to delivering the best we can for our customers.
We recognise the importance of accessibility and we strive to accommodate the access needs of current and future employees.
Our recruitment decisions are firmly based on each person’s qualifications/experience and organisation fit.
Our Benefits
Nobody can live on love and good works alone. That’s why we offer a competitive salary package plus a number of other benefits including additional leave, up to 4% KiwiSaver and corporate discounts.
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- Meaningful work
- 38 hour working week
- Regular business hours
- Additional leave (3 days) at Christmas and a day off for your birthday
- Alongside your salary, we will match up to 4% KiwiSaver contributions (for permanent employees)
Wellbeing initiatives
- Access to our Employee Assistance programme
- Free annual flu vaccination
- Corporate discounts including medical insurance, Specsavers, Lumino dental and others
We want to make sure you have all the tools and support you need to grow your career and to help us meet our goals.
- From the first day you will begin our online induction programme and on-the-job learning
- Our front-line roles are designed to support and promote career progression
- All our front-line staff have CDANZ professional membership and the opportunity to work towards a qualification
Our Roles
Trudy Kerr
Operation Support Team
What is your role and why did you choose this role/career?
I am the Practice Specialist within our Operations Support Team. Having worked as an Employment Consultant and a Team Leader, I have gained a broad knowledge of best practice processes and our contractual obligations and this role allows me to share this knowledge and ensure our staff have the confidence and understanding to exceed in their role.
What background experience, qualifications, etc, did you have coming into this role?
Three years as an Employment Consultant, one year as a Senior Employment Consultant, four years as Team Leader and six months in the Quality Assurance Team.
What does a normal day/week look like for you?
No two days or weeks are the same, however some of my tasks need to be done daily, i.e. checking and approving milestones submitted; helping to answer our 0508 national calling number; responding to emails, etc. I provide both one-on-one and group training and support to Employment Consultants, updating and creating resources around process and practice.
What is the most rewarding thing about your job?
When I see the evidence of improvement in the quality of the work that Employment Consultants are submitting and the Employment Consultants acknowledge that they are now able to work more efficiently.
What is the most challenging thing about your job?
Helping Employment Consultants to change old habits.
What skills do you think are most valuable to have for this role?
You need to be very patient, a good listener, have a good eye for detail and be a really good communicator.
What development opportunities have you had at Workbridge?
Not only have I moved into the roles previously mentioned, I have also attended a wide range of training and development courses that have helped me to grow my knowledge and understanding to assist me while working within the disability sector.
Still got questions?
How do I search for and apply for jobs?
Our jobs are advertised on the Work for us page and Seek.
When you find a role you are interested in, click “Apply now” to create your profile and upload your cover letter and CV.
When you register on our Work for us page, you can sign up for job alerts to ensure you are the first to hear about new vacancies.
How do I withdraw my application?
Login to “My applications” and select the job you want to withdraw from, and follow the instructions. If you have accidentally withdrawn an application, please contact us
I’ve applied for a job, when will I hear an outcome?
It may take a few weeks to get an update on your application.
If you are shortlisted for a role, you will be contacted by phone or email to discuss next steps. Unsuccessful applicants are informed via email or phone.
Can I apply for more than one job at a time?
Yes, you can apply for multiple roles. If you are interested or able to work in more than one location, but not all locations have vacancies, please specify this in your cover letter.
What can I expect from the application process?
Following an application, our selection process may include:
- Telephone pre-interview
- Video or in-person interview with the hiring manager and a panel
- Written Exercise
- Behavioural/competency-based interview questions
- Psychometric tests eg personality profile or comprehension testing
- Reference checks
- Ministry of Justice check (and Police vetting for some roles)
- Compliance checks (eg professional registration with relevant NZ Board, degree certificate etc)
Does Workbridge accept overseas applications?
Yes we do. You will need to already have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand. The only way to live and work in New Zealand permanently is if you are a New Zealand
citizen or residence class visa holder. If you only have a work visa we can offer you fixed-term employment, but not a permanent position.