Work Broker, New Plymouth, Taranaki Region - Permanent
Date: 21 Oct 2024
Location: Taranaki, 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.
Work Broker, New Plymouth, Taranaki Region - Permanent
Full time, Permanent
Location: New Plymouth
- Dynamic, fast-paced role
- Strong relationship management is the key to success
- Change lives through employment
What you'll be doing | He aha tāu e mahi ana
As a Work Broker, you’ll engage with employers and clients within your community to provide a professional service to link Work and Income job seekers with suitable job opportunities.
You will use influence and networks to seek out current and future employment opportunities from employers across a range of industry sectors. This will involve cold calling, maintaining existing employer relationships, the use of technology and networking to bring in great opportunities for our job seekers.
You will also be able to support job seekers to employers and build long term professional relationships that go from strength to strength. You’ll work alongside Case Managers and other Service Centre colleagues to ensure sustainable employment outcomes are achieved.
You will have a passion to help people from a diverse background, and your main drive is sales and hunting down opportunities. Results-driven, you readily build strong relationships with all stakeholders in the employment pipeline.
A fast-paced, pressured environment is where you thrive, and you enjoy using your tenacity and initiative to find solutions and achieve goals.
What you'll need to succeed | Ko ngā mea ka hiahiatia e koe kia angitū
Sales-driven you will champion the voice of our clients by recognising and promoting their skills to employers. You enjoy hunting down new opportunities and growing existing relationships. Your natural flair for seeking out labour market trends and insights ensures you proactively anticipate impacts and opportunities. You thrive under pressure and enjoy using your tenacity and initiative to find solutions and achieve goals.
To succeed in this role, you will need to
• Be a highly motivated self-starter who is target and goal driven
• Understand what makes a great job match for both employers and employees
• Utilities sales and marketing practices to maximise outcomes effectively
• Have excellent facilitation skills with the ability to engage an audience to influence positive change
• Able to work effectively as part of a wider team
• Strong administration and organisational skills
• Work alongside clients and employers from diverse backgrounds
• Be flexible, solutions focused and customer-centric
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Be tenacious, professional and driven to overcome roadblocks
• Enjoy building relationships and making new connections
• Be able to travel around the region to meet employers as required
A full clean NZ driver’s licence and the ability to travel around New Plymouth and outer areas as required are essential for this role.
What's in it for you l Nōu te rourou
You’ll join an inclusive and collegial environment where we will celebrate achievements and prioritise action. We offer training, regular coaching and exciting career opportunities. We are working towards Te Ao Māori being embedded in the way we do things at MSD and we would love you to join us on this journey.
Our Core Values | Whanonga pono
Manaaki – We care about the wellbeing and success of people
Mahi tahi – We work together, making a difference for communities
Whanau – We are inclusive and build a sense of belonging and place
Tika me te pono – We do the right thing with integrity
Our values represent who we are and what we stand for. If this appeals to you and you are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of others, apply now!
Position Description
Salary range: $78,222.00 - $94,689.00 (in line with skills, experience and performance)
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: Sunday, 3rd November 2024
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.
