Wise Group
Non-profit OrganizationsWaikato, New Zealand51-200 Employees
The Wise Group is a New Zealand nonprofit organization that operates in the mental health and addictions sector and has grown from a small start more than 30 years ago into a nationwide network. It runs a family of charitable entities—encompassing a range of services from frontline support to software development—united by a common mission to improve wellbeing for individuals, families, organizations, and communities. The group provides community-based mental health and wellness services, housing support to help people secure affordable homes, and employment assistance for individuals experiencing serious mental health conditions, with the aim of reducing high-cost hospital use and supporting more stable, fulfilling lives. Based in Hamilton East in the Waikato region, Wise Group operates across New Zealand and maintains a sizable national workforce along with educational and workforce development programs, including NZQA-certified training. A notable development in its history is the 2019 launch of an online course addressing depression and anxiety.