Programme Coordinator - Bay of Plenty
Bay of Plenty, NZ
Looking for your next challenge?
Here’s a chance to make a real difference — right here at MSD.
As a Programme Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in connecting our clients to MSD’s employment programmes and services. You’ll work alongside our frontline teams, programme providers, and regional colleagues to help people build confidence, gain new skills, and move into meaningful work.
About the role | Mō te tūnga:
Our Programme Coordinators are at the heart of how we link clients with the right opportunities. You’ll:
- Promote our programmes to frontline teams through presentations, one-on-one conversations, online tools, and internal channels.
- Manage referrals — making sure the right people are matched to the right programmes and that places are filled.
- Liaise with providers and build strong relationships to ensure smooth delivery and great client experiences.
- Monitor programme performance and work with the Regional Contract Manager to spot any issues or identify opportunities for improvement.
It’s a busy and rewarding role that combines communication, problem-solving, and creativity — and you’ll get to see first-hand how your work changes lives.
Why this role matters
You’ll be part of a team that helps clients access programmes ranging from wellbeing and personal development, to job-readiness training and industry-specific courses in areas like construction, hospitality, and customer service.
Every day, you’ll help people take steps towards employment and greater independence. It’s about supporting individuals and their whānau to achieve better outcomes — and that’s what MSD is all about.
What you bring | Ōu pūmanawatanga:
We’re after someone who’s passionate about helping others and enjoys working in a fast-paced, people-focused environment.
You’ll bring:
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
- A proactive, solution-focused mindset.
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- A genuine interest in the labour market and what drives employment outcomes.
- Compassion, empathy, and respect for the people we serve.
Experience in recruitment, marketing, or sales will be an advantage, but your enthusiasm, teamwork, and drive are what really count.
Position Description | He Whakaahuatanga Tūnga:
Salary | Utu-ā-tau: $69,519.00 - $84,041.00
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 30th November 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.
