What we do

Workmates is the trading name for Focus Trust Inc., a Charitable Trust that provides supported employment services in the greater Porirua and Kapiti Coast areas.  We provide services to people with disabilities and barriers to employment.  We assist them in gaining and retaining market waged employment in the open market arena.  We have been finding people work since November 1995.

What our clients say about us

"Focus Trust got me my first job and I have been there for over a year now thanks to their support and encouragement".   Hamish
   
"Supported Employment has offered me reliable, friendly and on-going employment support.  This has helped me to keep my job for 3 years".  Farani

"After 11 months of unemployment and getting down, WorkMates supported and assisted me into full time employment and always made me feel welcomed.  Their support gave me confidence.  It was great knowing they were always there for me".  Nathan

WHAT EMPLOYERS SAY:

Porirua District Court

"The support we have received has been absolutely wonderful.  They have even arranged sign language classes for our whole staff on-site ...its been amazing!".

Nu-Look Windows Kapiti

"The continuing support through regular telephone calls has been outstanding!"
                           
Countdown Porirua

"I would like to compliment your Trust and staff on the professional way they handle themselves, all the information I sought was quickly and accurately supplied and my questions answered well".
                               

If you would like further information on employment opportunities ring our office or stop by and see one of our Employment Consultants!

WorkMates is a member of:

ASENZ
(Association of Supported Employment in New Zealand)

The EEO Trust
(Equal Employment Opportunity)