Employment Coordinator | Auckland Region - Multiple Opportunities
Date: 19 Aug 2025
Location: Auckland - Central, NZ
Company: Ministry of Social Development
Employment Coordinator | Auckland Region - Multiple Opportunities
We are seeking a passionate and driven individual to join our team of Employment Coordinator's in the Auckland Region.
The Employment Coordinator supports clients with health conditions, illness or disabilities to access support, training and employment opportunities, make career choices, stay employed and become independent. This key role proactively identifies and addresses barriers to employment for people with health conditions and disabilities and facilitates preventative support by contributing to the region’s business strategy, plans and initiatives related to health or disability.
Locations & Contract Types
• Mt Albert Service Centre (Auckland Central East) – Permanent, Full-Time
• Queen Street Service Centre (Auckland Central East) – Fixed-Term to June 2027, Full-Time
• Orewa Service Centre (North West) – Permanent, Full-Time
• Manurewa Service Centre (Auckland South) – Permanent, Full-Time
What you'll be doing | He aha tāu e mahi ana
• The primary purpose of this role is to build and maintain strong relationships with employers to secure vacancies and place clients into work.
• You represent MSD in the employment sector and act as a key liaison between employers and clients to create and facilitate employment opportunities.
• This includes providing advice to businesses on recruitment, workforce planning and training pathways and providing post-placement support to clients and employers.
• By actively promoting our employment services to potential and existing employers, you highlight the benefits and value MSD can offer.
• You work collaboratively with internal teams to leverage labour market insights, supporting your outreach to employers.
• By sharing these insights, you help employers make informed hiring decisions, further strengthening your relationships with them.
What you'll need to succeed | Ko ngā mea ka hiahiatia e koe kia angitū
• Relevant experience or knowledge of working within the health and disability sector or recruitment industry
• Knowledge of current developments and trends in the labour market, including employment challenges and issues faced by people with health or disabilities.
• The ability to interpret and analyse data to identify trends in health condition, injury and disability services and employment.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and networking skills.
• Effectively managing time to meet deadlines and targets.
You must hold a Full Driver License and be able to travel across the Auckland region as required.
Position Description
Salary range: $79,200.00 - $95,873.00
Salary is aligned to your skills, knowledge and relevant work experience.
Me Pēhea te Tono | How to Apply
To apply, click the 'Apply Now' button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form.
Cover Letter Instructions
Please Note: Include your responses to the following questions in your cover letter:
1. Why are you interested in this role, and how does it support your career goals? (Maximum 1000 characters)
2. How would you identify and develop job opportunities for Health & Disability clients? Share relevant experience. (Maximum 1500 characters)
3. How would you source employment opportunities for clients in he Auckland region Provide examples from your experience. (Maximum 1500 characters)
Note: Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key responsibilities listed in the position description.
All applications must be made online. If this is not possible, contact the Manager Regional Employment (if queries or unable to apply online):
Chris Hunt – Auckland Central East
📧 Chris.Hunt013@msd.govt.nz
Neil Lauagiagi – Auckland South
📧 Neil.Lauagiagi004@msd.govt.nz
Denise Bayne – Auckand North West
📧 denise.bayne001@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.
Closing date: 5.00 pm Wednesday 27 August 2025
Joining us
Joining MSD means being part of a whānau 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 Māori, Hapū, 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.
