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Work Broker Mata Rāngai Mahi, Waikato - Fixed Term/Secondment ending in December 2025
December 1, 2024
The Ministry of Social Development is a people-centred organisation. We're in communities across the motu, working with partners to help New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent.
We provide social policy and advice to government and assistance, including income, employment and housing support to people of all ages, families, whanau and communities.
As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner we are committed to supporting and enabling Maori, whanau, hapu, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.
Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. We care about the wellbeing and success of our people and provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can thrive and be who they are.
Work Broker Mata Rangai Mahi, Waikato - Fixed Term/Secondment ending in December 2025
- ; Starting in January 2025!
- ; Starting salary from $78,222.00 to $94,689.00
- ; Location: Kirikiriroa Service Centre
We are looking for dynamic and driven individuals who can hit the ground running and proactively engage with local employers to create sustainable job opportunities. The Secondment/Fixed-Term roles with specific sites and locations to be discussed during the interview.
You will have the agility to navigate and pursue professional working relationships within the community, building rapport with local businesses and partners to support the local labour workforce in creating sustainable outcomes.
Your primary responsibility is sourcing vacancies and placing clients into these roles so, you'll need to be a real "people person" with excellent communication ability relating to our clients and employers. Experience in employment services or recruitment is advantageous!
This role takes a lead in engaging with Health Care, Construction, Retail Trade, Education & Training, Manufacturing, Horticulture and other industries to support engagement and recruitment of our clients into seasonal and permanent opportunities, sourcing clients for recruitment and training programmes, and other labour market activity as required.
What you'll be doing | He aha tau e mahi ana
- ; Work with employers to establish and promote vacancies, complete recruitment process and support induction.
- ; Educate employers on details of our Products and Services.
- ; Work with colleagues across the region including Work Brokers and Case Managers, to connect clients to seasonal and permanent work available in the region.
- ; Provide in work support to clients placed in employment.
- ; Ensure that internal systems are kept up to date, recording all interactions with employers and clients.
- ; Work with the Labour Market Team to complement Immigration, Skills for Industry and Cadetship work programmes.
- ; Support Connected and Service Centre activity, which may include reporting, spread sheet analysis, outbound calling and texting.
What you'll bring | Nga pukenga kauneke
- ; Proven experience in recruitment, sales, or a similar role where relationship-building with employers is key.
- ; A focus on results with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines, job placement targets and an ability to navigate setbacks.
- ; Confidence in cold calling, networking, and using technology to source employment opportunities.
- ; The ability to identify job opportunities and know what strategies to use to engage employers considering the local labour market.
- ; Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively.
- ; Flexibility to travel within the region to meet employers as required.
What we offer | He aha ta matou e tuku
- ; Help shape the future of New Zealand's workforce by supporting job seeker's into meaningful employment.
- ; Work in a dynamic environment where you can make a direct impact on your community.
- ; Access to coaching, fantastic orientation, and knowledgeable colleagues to ensure success in this role.
- ; A competitive salary range of $78,222 to $94,689 per annum, based on your experience and skills.
Position Description: http://www.msd.govt.nz/hr/documents/position-descriptions/dce-service-delivery/client-service-delivery/work-broker.docx
Salary range: $78,222.00 - $94,689.00
How to apply
In your cover letter please write a response to the 2 questions below:
1. What strategies would you use to identify and develop labour market opportunities that align with client needs? Please provide examples from your experience to illustrate how you have successfully built relationships or identified trends in this area. (Maximum 1500 characters)
2. What approaches would you take to source employment opportunities for clients in the Waikato Region? Share specific examples of how you have successfully connected individuals with employers or created opportunities in a similar context. (Maximum 1500 characters)
For Internal MSD applications only. It is important that applicants have the support from their nominal / current MSD direct manager for secondment opportunities.
All applications must be made online. If this is not possible or if you have any queries, please contact Cathrine, Manager Regional Employment on cathrine.henderson006@msd.govt.nz
Internal MSD Employees - please apply through your my HR portal at work. This will ensure that your my HR employee profile is visible as internal candidate.
Closing date: Sunday 8th December 2024
Joining us
Joining MSD means being part of a whanau that celebrates the diversity each individual represents. We show manaaki, we care about the wellbeing and success of people and want everyone to thrive, and be who they are in a supportive and inclusive working environment. We work together to make a difference for communities while doing the right thing with integrity. We are a Treaty partner committed to strengthening relationships with Maori, Hapu, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.
If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.
MSD has a COVID-19 vaccination policy that encourages, but does not require, employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and its variants, unless the role is identified as requiring vaccination at the time.
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