Mahi Ready

Mahi Support

Retention & Progression

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Our Mahi Support team is the cornerstone of our service—the “secret sauce” that empowers whānau to achieve their dreams within mahi at all levels. Committed to fostering growth and success, our Mahi Support experts excel in building meaningful relationships and providing manaakitanga to whānau every step of the way.

What is Mahi Support?
Mahi Support is an innovative pastoral care service designed to guide whānau from day two of employment. Through education, guidance, and support, we equip whānau with the tools and knowledge required to thrive in the workplace. Beyond the workplace, we provide robust support to strengthen whānau emotionally, mentally, and physically, ensuring they are prepared to meet the demands of mahi and life.

Our Reach and Impact
Our team’s capabilities extend across various areas, offering agile and impactful support:

Transport Assistance: Including access to our vans.
24/7 On-Call Support: Providing whānau with direct access to a dedicated person for guidance and awhi.
Employer Collaboration: Bridging the gap between whānau and employers to enable better decision-making, call us the filter.
Our Promise: We will make regular contact both physically and other, creating either a very strong relationship or either hoha you showing how much we actually care!

Progression-Focused Support

Once stability in mahi is achieved, our focus shifts to professional growth and progression. Utilizing a proven, research-based pathway, we empower whānau to excel in their chosen fields while addressing external factors like hauora and life skills that impact success in mahi.

Progression Plans Include:

Goal setting and mapping career pathways.
Addressing external barriers to success.
Enhancing productivity and workplace skills.

The 3 Ps Methodology

Practical: Identifying achievable outcomes directly benefiting mahi—location, work preferences, and growth opportunities.
Personal: Overcoming external challenges that influence mahi success, such as licenses, hauora, and breaking barriers.
Professional: Providing upskilling opportunities, including study options, micro-credentials, licenses, and apprenticeships.

Our whānau are here to guide and support you on your journey. Together, we’ll help you retain and progress within mahi, achieving success both professionally and personally.