Employment Coordinator l Kairuruku Mahi - Lower Hutt, Wainuiomata and Johnsonville

Ministry of Social Development

• Permanent, Full-time position available
• Position covers Lower Hutt, Wainuiomata and Johnsonville
• Support clients with health conditions, illness or disabilities to access opportunities
• Inclusive, supportive, and diverse team
• Career development and coaching
   

The Employment Coordinator is an important role, every action you take shapes lives. You will support clients with health conditions, illness or disabilities to access support, training, and employment opportunities, enabling them to become independent.  You will also support the region’s business strategy, regional plan and initiatives related to health or disability. 

He aha tāu e mahi ana l What you'll be doing

As an Employment Coordinator, you work alongside Case Managers to understand client skills, abilities, needs and how their capabilities can be enhanced by MSD, other agencies and employers i.e. work placement with support, skill training and work experience. You coordinate and develop targeted interventions (e.g. contracted courses/programmes, health) that enable clients to enter the labour market, often in collaboration with other MSD employees and external stakeholders. 

You assist clients with CV development and interview preparation, undertaking pre-employment checks, setting up grants and providing clients with career and personal guidance, advice, mentoring and referring to agency providers where appropriate.  
 

You build work readiness by assessing clients against suitable vacancies, referring them to relevant training opportunities and programmes, promoting clients to relevant employers and build long term professional relationship that go from strength to strength. You proactively Identify and address barriers to employment for people with health conditions and disabilities, facilitating preventative support. 

Ko tō āhua l What you’ll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will be a skilled relationship builder, you understand peoples’ needs and able to tailor your service approach accordingly. Our ideal candidate will have: 

• Strong relationship management skills.
• Proven ability to influence and focus on the client’s strengths and what they can achieve.
• Relevant experience or knowledge of working within the health and disability sector / recruitment industry.
• Good knowledge of current developments and trends in the labour market, including challenges and issues faced by people with health or disabilities in employment.
• The ability to interpret and analyse data to identify trends in health condition, injury and disability services and employment.
• Strong commitment to achieving outcomes and goals.
• Great communication skills with an empathetic approach.
• Solid planning and organisation skills along with a responsive and proactive style.

Whanonga pono l Our Core Values

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 you welcome and value diversity and like to contribute to an inclusive working environment where differences are acknowledged and respected, do not hesitate, apply now! 

Nōu te rourou l What's in it for you

We care about the growth and wellness of our people. We are committed to providing you with a positive work environment and you will work with like-minded people who want to get great results for New Zealanders. 

We celebrate achievements and prioritise action. Our team values diversity and 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.

Me pēhea te tuku tono l 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: Midnight, Sunday 15th June 2025

He Whakaahuatanga Tūnga l Position Description

Employment Coordinator l Kairuruku Mahi Position Description

Utu-ā-tau l Salary range $78,222.00 - $94,689.00