Project Employ

A huge thank you to the Frozen Funds Charitable Trust for their very generous grant!

We are absolutely thrilled to receive this support, which will go directly towards developing leadership and advocacy skills for neurodiverse young women. This project is all about empowering young people to step into their potential, grow their independence, and make their voices heard.

We cannot wait to share the journey and the incredible impact of this grant with you all.

We could not do what we do without the ongoing support and motivation from amazing funders like Four Winds Foundation.
Thanks to their generous grant, the neurodiverse young adults on our training programme will continue to receive individualised support from our experienced Job Coaches.

Thank you, Four Winds Foundation for choosing to change lives 🥰

We’ve been keeping busy with our exciting new project over the past few months - and we’re almost ready for the big reveal!!

Comment below where you think our new location is…🧐

Wanted: One Grant Writer Extraordinaire!
Are you a skilled writer looking to make a tangible difference in your community?
Project Employ is searching for a structured, passionate Part-Time Grant Writer to join our team in Takapuna!

We are a registered New Zealand charity dedicated to bridging the gap between school and the workforce for neurodiverse young adults. Through real-world training environments like Flourish Café, we empower rangatahi with intellectual or learning differences to gain confidence, build vital skills, and transition into meaningful, paid employment.

This critical role is roughly 10 hours per week and can be structured as either a paid position or a voluntary role, depending on your experience and preference.

What you’ll do:
Research & Identify: Find local, regional, and national philanthropic trusts aligning with youth employment and neurodiversity.
Craft Proposals: Write compelling, high-quality funding applications that weave together operational metrics and powerful success stories.
Manage Pipelines: Keep our funding calendar on track and compile necessary financial and organizational data.
Build Relationships: Maintain transparent accountability reporting and cultivate long-term funder relationships.

What we're looking for:
Proven grant-writing success within the NZ non-profit sector.
Familiarity with NZ funding platforms.
Exceptional written communication that balances empathy with professional metrics.
A deep, authentic commitment to disability inclusion and accessibility.
If you want to use your professional skills to help secure the future of life-changing programmes, we would love to hear from you!

👉 How to apply:
Send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your background and why you want to support Project Employ to [email protected]

www.projectemploy.nz

A special one to celebrate ✨

Proud to represent Project Employ at the MIH Founders Awards, and incredibly grateful to have been nominated — and named a finalist — for the Community Impact Award.

For us, the real reward is seeing the work make a difference in our community. To have that recognised alongside so many inspiring founders is something we are genuinely proud of.

☕ WE ARE HIRING!
We’re growing and looking for passionate people to join the Project Employ & Flourish Café team.

👨‍🍳 Chef�Bring your creativity to the kitchen! If you’re passionate about preparing fresh, quality food and creating menus that customers love, we’d love to hear from you.

☕ Barista�Do you make exceptional coffee and create beautiful latte art? Join our team and help deliver an outstanding café experience every day.

🤝 Job Coaches�Make a real difference by supporting young adults with intellectual disabilities to build confidence, develop workplace skills, and achieve meaningful employment.

💙 Work with purpose.�Join an organisation that’s changing lives through training, employment, and inclusion while being part of a supportive and passionate team.

📍 Based in Takapuna

👉 Apply today: Send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]

Know someone who would be perfect for one of these roles? Share this post and help us find our next amazing team members!

☕ WE ARE HIRING!
We’re growing and looking for passionate people to join the Project Employ & Flourish Café team.

👨‍🍳 Chef
Bring your creativity to the kitchen! If you’re passionate about preparing fresh, quality food and creating menus that customers love, we’d love to hear from you.

☕ Barista
Do you make exceptional coffee and create beautiful latte art? Join our team and help deliver an outstanding café experience every day.

🤝 Job Coaches
Make a real difference by supporting young adults with intellectual disabilities to build confidence, develop workplace skills, and achieve meaningful employment.

💙 Work with purpose.
Join an organisation that’s changing lives through training, employment, and inclusion while being part of a supportive and passionate team.

📍 Based in Takapuna

👉 Apply today: Send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]

Know someone who would be perfect for one of these roles? Share this post and help us find our next amazing team members!

Whilst in the UK our CEO Sarah was lucky enough to revisit Team Domenica Cafés in Brighton 🇬🇧

They are doing amazing work for young people with learning disabilities and autism, which includes training in The North Star pub.

Thanks Lisa and team for making us feel so welcome, and for sharing your valuable insights 🌟