Employment Coordinator | Kairuruku Mahi, Blenheim

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.

About the role | Mō te tūnga

As an Employment Coordinator, you will play a key role in supporting clients with health conditions, illness, or disabilities to access employment, training, and development opportunities, enabling them to become independent.

You will work closely with Case Managers to understand client skills, abilities and how their capabilities can be enhanced by MSD, other agencies, and employers.

You assist clients with CV development and interview preparation, undertaking pre-employment checks, working closely with employers, and community providers to match clients to suitable roles, promote their strengths, and support them into sustainable employment.

This is a varied and rewarding role where you will use your relationship-building, problem-solving, and marketing skills to help clients overcome barriers and achieve independence. You will also contribute to regional employment strategies and initiatives and provide post-placement support to ensure long-term success for both clients and employers.

Please note: This role requires applicants to have a clean full New Zealand Driver Licence.

About you | Mōu

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Relevant experience or knowledge of working within the health, disability, employment, or recruitment sectors
• Strong relationship management and networking skills
• Proven ability to influence and focus on the clients strengths and what they can achieve
• Good Knowledge of current developments and trends in the labour market, including challenges and issues faced by people with health or disabilities in employment
• Excellent communication, planning, and organisational skills
• A flexible, pragmatic approach and the ability to work collaboratively across teams
• Strong commitment to achieving outcomes and goals.

What we offer | Tā mātou e tuku ana

• Excellent induction and on-going training
• Regular coaching and career development opportunities
• The salary range is $79,200 to $95,873 per annum, with consideration given to the successful candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and other factors to determine the actual starting salary.

Position Description | He Whakaahuatanga Tūnga

A copy of the position description can be found here. Employment Coordinator position description

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono

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

Note: Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight your suitability for the role and what attracted you to it.

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 kaimahi – please apply through your myHR portal at work. This will ensure that your myHR employee profile is visible as an internal candidate.

Applications close | Ka kati ngā tono hei te: Tuesday 8 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.