Jobs and Skills Hub Recruitment Facilitator | Auckland North-West Region

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Date: 31 Aug 2026

Location: Auckland, NZ

Company: Ministry of Social Development

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Jobs and Skills Hubs are part of MSD's employment-focused services, supporting the construction and infrastructure sector to meet workforce demand. We work alongside large construction and infrastructure projects to connect the right people with the right opportunities at the right time. Whether supporting someone into their first job or helping them take the next step in their career, we are focused on creating sustainable employment outcomes for local communities.

 

If you have experience connecting people with employment opportunities, are an advocate for careers in construction, infrastructure, and associated trades, enjoy building strong employer relationships, and are passionate about making a real difference in people's lives, this role could be for you.


As a Recruitment Facilitator, you will play a key role in connecting job seekers with sustainable employment opportunities across construction, infrastructure, and related trades. You will work across both supply and demand, partnering with employers, industry, and communities to respond to workforce needs and deliver coordinated recruitment solutions. This role focuses on delivering a high-quality, end-to-end recruitment experience while supporting candidates before and after placement to achieve long-term employment outcomes.


A key part of the role is developing trusted employer relationships and supporting workforce planning initiatives across Auckland North-West. Knowledge of the construction and civil labour market, including the local employment landscape, would be an advantage.

 

Ko te mahi | What you'll be doing

•    Partner with construction employers and developers to understand workforce needs and develop coordinated recruitment responses.
•    Build strong relationships with employers, industry partners, and internal MSD employment teams.
•    Manage end-to-end recruitment activities, including job briefs, advertising, screening, interviewing, reference checking, and candidate placement.
•    Source, assess, and match candidates to suitable roles, and coordinate vacancy workflows, including referrals, employer feedback, and placement outcomes.
•    Support candidate readiness and facilitate pre-employment preparation and post-placement support.
•    Provide responsive, high-quality service and proactively manage recruitment issues and risks.
•    Track recruitment activity, employment outcomes, and labour market trends to support continuous improvement and informed decision-making.
•    Contribute to collaborative, community-focused approaches that support sustainable employment outcomes.

What you bring | Ōu pūmanawatanga

•    Knowledge of the construction, infrastructure, or trades sector, or the ability to quickly build this knowledge.
•    Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
•    Experience in recruitment, employment services, workforce development, and/or workforce coordination.
•    Proven ability to connect people to sustainable employment outcomes.
•    Experience using recruitment systems and digital tools.
•    Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
•    Confident written, verbal, and presentation skills.
•    Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results under pressure.
•    A proactive approach, with a focus on improving outcomes and processes.
•    Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and a commitment to working in a culturally responsive way.
•    Demonstrated integrity, reliability, and commitment to fair and ethical practice.
•    A full New Zealand driver licence and the ability to drive a Ministry vehicle.

Position Description | He Whakaahuatanga Tūnga

Salary | Utu-ā-tau: $103,815.00 - $125,958.00

Salary will be aligned to your skills, knowledge, and relevant work experience.

 

Your cover letter must address the following criteria. We are looking for a high-performing individual to join us as a Recruitment Facilitator. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to workforce development across the region while building strong industry partnerships (2000 character-limit).

 

In your application, please include a cover letter addressing the five key areas below and explaining how your experience aligns with each:

 

•    A strong background in business development, particularly within employment services, recruitment, or workforce solutions.
•    Proven experience building and maintaining employer relationships within the construction and infrastructure sectors.
•    Demonstrated experience in business development, marketing, sales, workforce planning, and workforce growth initiatives.
•    A strong understanding of emerging industry trends and workforce needs over the next five years, including ideas to address future skill shortages.

 


Strong industry networks and relationships across the Auckland North-West region would be advantageous.

 

 

 

Applications close | Ka kati ngā tono hei te: 11.59PM Sunday 13 September 2026

 

 

About us | Mō mātou

 

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.

 

As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner, we are committed to supporting and enabling Māori, whānau, hapū, 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.

 

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono

 

Before you submit your application, please take a moment to review our guidance to understand how AI can best support your application. Candidate Guidance - Responsible AI use in recruitment

 

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 the Jobs and Skills Hub Operations Manager Lynley on lynley.mani003@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.

 

Joining us | Ko te hono mai

 

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. You can find out more about our values here.

 

If you have any support or accessibility requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.