As a Work Broker, you'll work directly with employers across Waikato region to create sustainable employment opportunities for MSD clients.
This is a relationship-focused role where you'll build employer partnerships, understand workforce needs, identify job opportunities, and connect businesses with suitable candidates. Working alongside Case Managers and employment teams, you'll help clients move into employment while supporting employers to meet their workforce needs.
Most of your time will be spent engaging with employers, developing networks, and identifying opportunities across the region. Success in this role comes from building trusted relationships, understanding business needs, and delivering positive employment outcomes for both employers and job seekers.
This role is well suited to individuals with experience in recruitment, account management, sales, business development, labour market engagement, or industries where relationship building and influencing are critical to success.
Employer engagement and partnerships
Recruitment and placement
Collaboration and delivery
To understand more about the role and whether it is the right fit for you, take some time to read through the position description. You can copy and paste the link into your browser: https://www.msd.govt.nz/hr/documents/position-descriptions/dce-service-delivery/client-service-delivery/work-broker.docx
Starting salary is aligned to relevant skills, knowledge, and work experience.
In your cover letter, please answer the following question (maximum 1,500 characters):
Q1: Describe a time you built a relationship with an employer, client, or stakeholder that resulted in a successful employment, recruitment, or business outcome. What was your approach and what was the result?
The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) 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 advice to government, and assistance including income, employment and housing support to people of all ages, families, whānau and communities.
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To apply, click the 'Apply Now' button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form.
Note: Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process. Please highlight how your skills and experience relate to the key responsibilities listed in the position description and job advertisement.
All applications must be made online. If this is not possible or if you have any queries, please contact Cathrine Henderson - Manager Regional Employment 📧 cathrine.henderson006@msd.govt.nz
Internal MSD Employees – please apply through your myHR portal at work. This will ensure that your myHR employee profile is visible as internal candidate.
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