Work Broker | Canterbury at Ministry of Social Development

, Canterbury, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jul, 26

Salary

95873.0

Posted On

13 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cold calling, Networking, Sales, Marketing, Recruitment, Relationship building, Communication, Organisational skills, Prioritisation, Result-oriented, Problem solving, Labour market analysis, Client profiling, Training programme coordination

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Work Broker | Canterbury Multiple Work Broker Vacancies Permanent, Full Time Fixed Term or Secondment opportunity through to June 2027 Based in Canterbury Salary ranges from $79,200 - $95,873 dependant on skills and experience The opportunity | Te arawātea As a Work Broker, you will play a crucial role in supporting people into employment by engaging with local employers and industries, identifying job opportunities, and listing sustainable employment solutions for job seekers.What you'll be doing | Ko te mahi 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. Providing tailored employment solutions that benefit both job seekers and employers. What you'll need to succeed | Ko tō āhua Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively. Confidence in cold calling, networking, and using technology to source employment opportunities. A focus on results with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines, job placement targets and an ability to navigate setbacks. The ability to identify job opportunities and know what strategies to use to engage employers considering the local labour market. Proven experience in recruitment, sales, or a similar role where relationship-building with employers is key. Flexibility to travel within the region to meet employers as required. Please note: This role requires applicants to have a clean full New Zealand Driver Licence. What we offer | Tā mātou e tuku ana A supportive and inclusive environment focused on your growth. Opportunities to make a real difference in the lives of individuals and communities. A diverse team that values collaboration and celebrates achievements. A salary band range from $79,200 - $95,873 with a realistic starting salary from $79,200 per annum. Consideration will be given to the successful candidate’s individual relevant skills, experience, and other factors to determine the actual starting salary. Take some time to review the position description before applying. This is an important role with the scope to deliver meaningful outcomes for our communities: Work Broker position description 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. How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono To apply, click ‘Apply Now’ and submit your CV. A cover letter is not required. Instead, you will be asked to respond to two short answer questions listed below, with each response limited to 250 characters. 1. Outline the skills and attributes you possess that align with the requirements of the role. 2. How would you screen and evaluate a candidate to present them to an employer for a role? Note: Your responses to the application questions are essential to our assessment process. 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. Utu-ā-tau | Salary range: $79,200.00 - $95,873.00 Applications close | Ka kati ngā tono hei te: Sunday, 26th April 2026 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.

Responsibilities

The Work Broker sources employment opportunities by engaging with local employers and industries to support job seekers. They also profile candidates and collaborate with case managers to facilitate sustainable employment solutions.