Employment Readiness Programmes
Confidence. Clarity. Direction. Action.
Practical coaching to help people overcome the internal barriers and move toward employment with confidence. The job-seeking know-how matters, but it’s the confidence and mindset underneath that really get you there, and that’s the part we focus on most.
Case managers & referrers: this page can be shared directly — use the links above to point people to the right programme.
Preparing for Employment
A practical 1:1 coaching programme for people ready to work but facing obstacles. Individualised coaching tailored to their situation.Four focused one-to-one sessions to work out where you want to go, what you’re worth, and how to get there — personal, private, and paced around you.
People ready to work but held back by low confidence/self-doubt.
Those re-entering the workforce (parents, mature job seekers, semi-retired); younger people with limited skills/experience/direction; people facing mindset barriers (overthinking, fear of rejection, overwhelm)
Four sessions, just for you
Four 90-minute one-to-one sessions covering direction, confidence, knowing your worth, and a practical plan to move toward the work you want. Everything is tailored to your situation.
Pathway to Employment
If someone’s feeling stuck, frustrated, isolated, and facing continual job rejections, this programme was built for them. It combines group coaching and peer connection with individual 1:1 support over six weeks
People who thrive with others alongside them
If you do better with a bit of community — people in the same boat, sharing the journey — the group format adds encouragement and momentum, with one-to-one time so nothing personal gets missed.
Six weeks, group + one-to-one
Full contracted programme (MSD/organisation): 10 participants per intake, 6-week structured, alternating group and 1:1 · Small group: 3–4 participants, 5 × 2-hour group sessions · Individual intensive: 1:1 only, 6 × 90-minute sessions
Proven where it counts.
Evidence from previous delivery in Ashburton shows improved interview success, with participants progressing into employment, training and self-employment.
What people take from it.
“I would definitely recommend this programme. These coaching sessions have helped me get out of my funk. I felt no confidence, low self esteem and defeated. Jane has supported me with tools and helped me to refocus my mindset and look at the bigger picture of my own life.“
“The one-on-one coaching was invaluable. Jane helped me get clear on what I wanted, challenged me to step outside my comfort zone, and gave me practical ideas and fresh perspectives. Her encouragement and support gave me the confidence to take action and move forward into employment.”
“I am writing to recommend that WINZ have more sessions for people in our situation. I believe it made a huge difference for myself and my unemployed husband. The course gave me hope that I could find work again, and helped me to apply for jobs through Seek. For me, that was a monumental achievement, having been out of the workforce for 17 years (without benefits) due to various reasons. The positive messaging and encouragement I received from Jane were instrumental in keeping both our spirits up and helping us to continue through this terrible period”.
“Every person I work with is unique and brings their own skills and strengths, but, they find themselves in a really difficult time in life for a variety of reasons. Using The Unstuck Method™, we start by getting clear on what’s really been holding them back, then work on the confidence, communication, and mindset underneath. Together we identify the personal challenges, set goals, and build positive thinking and a clear vision, so they start picturing where they could be, rather than where they’re stuck. Getting them back out among people, feeling supported, and taking real steps toward interviews and in many cases, work! That’s the heart of it.”
Getting started with MSD.
CPA Funded coaching available.
Ready to take the next step into work?
Whether you’re exploring a programme for yourself or referring someone you’re supporting, get in touch and Jane will talk you through eligibility and next steps.