Employment Coordinator - Greerton
Date: 25 Jun 2025
Location: Bay of Plenty, NZ
Company: Ministry of Social Development
About us
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.
Employment Coordinator - Greerton
Permanent, Full time 37.55 hours per week
- Support clients with health conditions, illnesses, or disabilities to access employment and training opportunities.
- Build and maintain relationships with clients and employers.
- Be part of a team making a positive impact through employment.
- Travel to other sites in the Bay of Plenty region may be required!
About the role
The Employment Coordinator plays a key role in helping clients with health conditions, illnesses, or disabilities access employment, training, and support services. You will work closely with clients to understand their skills and needs, helping them find suitable job opportunities and navigate challenges to stay employed. This role focuses on what clients can achieve, supporting their journey towards independence.
A skilled relationship builder, you understand peoples’ needs and tailor your service approach accordingly. You’ll assist clients with CV development and interview preparation, undertaking pre-employment checks, and providing clients with career and personal guidance, advice, mentoring and referring to agency providers where appropriate.
You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, are solutions-focused, and you have strong relationship management skills. Your ability to work collaboratively and adapt to changing situations will help drive successful outcomes for clients and employers alike.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Relevant experience working within the health, disability, or recruitment sectors.
- Strong understanding of current employment trends and challenges, particularly for those living with health conditions or disabilities.
- Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to tailor your approach to the needs of clients and employers.
- A proactive, goal-oriented attitude and the ability to work in a dynamic environment.
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
- A tenacious but professional and driven approach to overcome roadblocks.
- The ability to work collaboratively and develop solutions that meet both client and employer needs.
- A full, clean driver’s license and ability to travel around the Bay of Plenty region to meet employers.
Position Description
A copy of the position description can be found here: Employment Coordinator
What we offer:
• Regular coaching and career development opportunities.
• A salary range of $78,222 to $94,689 per annum, based on relevant skills, experience and other factors.
How to apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter by clicking the 'Apply Now' button. In your cover letter, please highlight how your experience aligns with the responsibilities outlined in the position description.
You will also be asked to answer the following questions in the application form:
How would you approach finding employment opportunities for clients facing barriers in the labour market?
What cold calling techniques would you use to engage new employers?
How to apply
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, 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 or if you have any queries, please contact us at 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: Wednesday, 2nd July 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.
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.
