We have a permanent role available for a Work Broker in the Central Bay of Plenty region. You will be based out of the Taupo office but will need the flexibility to travel across the wider region when needed.
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.
What you'll be doing | Ko te mahi:
As a Work Broker, you’ll be out in the community, meeting with employers and industry leaders to source job opportunities and create sustainable employment solutions for job seekers. This role is all about being proactive—you’ll need to have the drive to identify opportunities, grab them, and pitch your clients to employers.
You will be…
- Proactively sourcing vacancies by cold calling, networking, and using your sales and marketing skills to uncover new opportunities for job seekers.
- Profiling job seekers to match them with suitable roles, while building and maintaining professional relationships with both clients and employers.
- Working closely with Case Managers and other Service Centre staff to support clients in their employment journey.
- Leading recruitment efforts for both seasonal and permanent roles, as well as engaging with industries to support recruitment and training programmes.
- Getting out on the road to build relationships with employers and partners across sectors such as Health Care, Construction, Retail, Education,
- Manufacturing, and Horticulture
- Engaging with employers to promote recruitment and training programmes.
- Bouncing back from setbacks with resilience and persistence, always keeping an eye on the next opportunity.
What you’ll bring | Ōu pūmanawatanga:
- A deep understanding of what makes a successful job match for both employers and job seekers.
- A passion for being on the front line, meeting employers, and building strong, professional relationships.
- Ability to spot opportunities in the market and match them with the right job seekers.
- Sales driven mindset - comfortable with cold calling, pitching, using technology, and networking to identify new job opportunities.
- Be an excellent communicator who can build long-term professional relationships and engage a diverse range of people.
- Be highly organised, with strong administration skills and attention to detail.
- Have the flexibility to travel within the region to meet employers as needed.
- Demonstrate a solutions-focused and customer-centric approach to your work.
- Resilience and tenacity to keep pushing forward, even when faced with challenges or setbacks.
- Previous experience in recruitment or a sales-related background along with knowledge of current employment trends and labour market opportunities would be considered as advantageous.
A copy of the position description can be found here. Work Broker position description.
What we offer | Tā mātou e tuku ana:
- Ongoing coaching and career development to help you grow professionally.
- The opportunity to make a direct impact on employment outcomes in your community.
- A competitive salary range of $78,222 to $94,689 per annum, based on your experience and skills.
How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono:
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 13th 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.