Recruitment Facilitator | Jobs & Skills Hub | City Centre Hub| Tāmaki Makaurau

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Date: 17 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, we are focused on creating sustainable employment outcomes for local communities. 

 

If you have experience connecting people into employment opportunities, are an advocate for building, construction and associated trades as a career choice, enjoy building strong employer relationships, and passionate about making a real difference to people's lives then 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 Central Auckland. Knowledge of the construction and civil labour market, including 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. 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 or 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 and/or  workforce coordination.
•    Proven ability to connect people into sustainable employment outcomes.
•    Experience using recruitment systems or digital tools.
•    Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
•    Confident written, verbal and presentation skills.
•    Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver under pressure.
•    Proactive approach, with a focus on improving outcomes and processes.
•    Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and commitment to working in a culturally responsive way.
•    Understanding of the construction, infrastructure or trades sector, or ability to build this knowledge quickly.
•    Demonstrates integrity, reliability and a commitment to fair and ethical practice
•    Full New Zealand driver licence and 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.

 

Applications close | Ka kati ngā tono hei te: 11:59pm Sunday 30 August 2026

 

Your cover letter must address both questions below (maximum 1,500 characters per question):
 

1.  Describe a time where you worked with an employer or stakeholder to fill a role or meet a workforce need. What approach did you take, and what was the outcome? (1500 characters max.)

 

 

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 John Hellesoe on John.Hellesoe004@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.