Manager Regional Employment - Wellington
Date: 14 Feb 2025
Location: Wellington, NZ
Company: Ministry of Social Development
Fixed Term / Secondment Opportunity until 18 December 2025
Lead with Impact - Coach to increase capability - Drive outcomes for communities
Why Join Us?
- Inspire & Influence – Lead the Wellington Region Work Broker team.
- Strategic Leadership – Play a pivotal role at a senior level.
- Diverse & Meaningful Work – Shape recruitment and partnership initiatives that create lasting community impact.
About the Role
As a key member of the regional leadership team, reporting to the Wellington Regional Director, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for a large dispersed team of work brokers and employment coordinators based in nine centres across the Wellington region (including Kapiti). You will drive innovation, identify opportunities for collaboration, and foster a high-performing, people-focused culture. Your leadership will ensure MSD employment services in Wellington exceed employer, client, and community expectations and respond to the unique environment and current challenges of employment in the capital city/centre of government. Your performance will contribute to our sustainable employment outcomes and MSD’s broader strategic objectives.
About You
This role requires strong people leadership experience combined with a background in recruitment and or sales. We’re looking for a person who can build capability and lead, while forging pathways and who excels in building relationships and partnerships across community, industry and business. You collaborate with ease, influence change, and help others grow. Your ability to see the big picture, break it down into actionable steps, and execute with precision will be key to your success.
To Succeed in This Role, You Will Have:
Experience embedding Te Ao Māori principles into leadership practices.
Proven relationships and expertise in leading recruitment initiatives across multiple industries.
A track record of achieving client-focused outcomes in complex service environments.
Success in managing change programmes, from design to implementation and monitoring.
Knowledge of systems thinking and continuous improvement methodologies.
A solid understanding of employment and OHS law, the labour market and economic cycles.
A data-driven approach to influencing change and driving performance.
If you are a visionary leader who thrives on innovation, collaboration, and making a difference in the lives of communities, we’d love to hear from you!
Position Description
Salary range: $120,870.00 - $150,416.00
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 23rd February 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.
