Work Opportunities is a Dunedin-based community trust that supports and explores employment opportunities for people who experience mental health conditions and psychiatric disability. Our team of specialists work one on one with individuals for as long as required for no fee.

To access Work Opportunities is easy. There are a number of ways that you can get referred to our service, these include:

  • Talking to your community mental health team

  • Self Referral

  • Using our Contact Form

  • Coming into see us at 103 Melbourne Street, South Dunedin

At Work Opportunities you can expect a highly professional, friendly, zero discrimination service.

How we can help you

  • How does my culture impact on my employment

    Looking for Employment

    We can help you on your journey to employment. Our team of specialists are here to support you for as long as required for no fee.

  • How do i find employment with a mental illness

    Our Services

    We can assist you with creating CVs and cover letters. We provide a number of services that will cater to your life journey.

  • Depression and Employment

    Our People

    We have a Zero discrimination Policy at Work Opportunities. We strive for inclusion and diversity.

  • How do i access LGBTQIA+ services

    LGBTQIA+

    Life can feel hard and confusing when you don’t feel like you fit in or you're different from everyone else. Here at Work Opportunities everybody is welcome and we are supportive in your life journey.

  • How do i write a cv

    Our Programmes

    We offer programmes to our clients to help gain skills to learn how to deal with work-life struggles. These programmes are based around the challenges that come up in everyday life and in the workplace

  • How do i manage my mental health at work

    Where to find us

    We are here to help you. Whether you have been referred to us or you just want to pop in and see us, our door is open to everyone.

Ko tā mātou tautoko he hāngai pū ki a koe me ō awhero

Our support is based around you and your ambitions

Thank you to our funders

We would not be able to support our clients in the way that we do if we didn't receive funding from all the generous funders in our community. We would like to thank all the organisations that have supported Work Opportunities in the financial year.