Regional Labour Market Advisor | Auckland Region | Permanent

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Date: 8 Jul 2025

Location: Auckland, NZ

Company: Ministry of Social Development

 

About us | Mō mātou:


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, 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.

 

Regional Labour Market Advisor | Auckland Region | Permanent

 

  • Based in Auckland Regional Office, Ellerslie
  • Salary starting from B06 $90,743 to $109,980
  • Permanent, Full-Time Role

 

Are you outcomes-focused, pragmatic, and have a strong understanding of the intricacies of labour market dynamics?

 

Are you skillful in and enjoy relationship development and management, influencing change, and negotiating effectively across complex stakeholder groups?

 
Would you relish the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to Aucklanders, in partnership with others, to identify and facilitate timely and impactful labour market solutions?

 

Would you like to join a high-performing, supportive, and future-focused Labour Market team that values curiosity, initiative, and collaborative leadership?

 

About The Role | Mō te tūnga:


As a Labour Market Advisor, you'll play a key role in addressing Auckland's labour market needs by building and enhancing connections with employers, industry sectors, community groups, iwi, service providers, internal stakeholders, and others.
 
You'll source accurate and insightful labour market intelligence to develop innovative solutions and partnerships with employers and others.

Labour market data and insights will guide your daily activities and support the formation of strategic initiatives designed to respond effectively to Auckland's labour market challenges.

 
Promoting the advantages of partnering with our organisation to employers, industry groups and others is an essential aspect of this role.

 
You’ll also collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, offering strategic support to ensure alignment and effectiveness across our initiatives.

 
What you’ll bring | Ōu pūmanawatanga:

 

  • Comprehensive knowledge of the Auckland Labour market from an economic perspective and the challenges that landscape presents from both employers’ and job seekers’ perspectives
  • Understanding of the employment or recruitment services industry
  • Highly effective written and oral communication skills, including experience engaging with diverse audiences
  • Ability in sourcing and analysing data; and translating into clear insights
  • Planning and organisation skills; the ability to manage objectives, deadlines, and priorities
  • Problem-solving, innovation and strategic thinking skills
  • Relevant tertiary qualification or proven relevant experience in labour market, workforce planning, or economic development

 

The ideal candidate will be outcomes-focused, collaborative, adept at relationship building, and have a strong understanding of the intricacies of labour market dynamics.


Enjoy sharing knowledge, fostering cooperation and commitment to achieving shared goals, and have proven success in influencing change and negotiating effectively across complex stakeholder groups.

 

Please ensure your cover letter and CV address the key requirements of this role.

Position Description | He Whakaahuatanga Tūnga:

Salary range | Utu-ā-tau: $90,743 to $109,980

 

Starting salary is aligned to knowledge skills and relevant work experience.

 

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono:

 

To apply, click the 'Apply Now' button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form.  

 

All applications must be made online.  If this is not possible or if you have any queries, please contact jobs@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: Thursday 17th July, 2025. 

 

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. 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.

 

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.