Work Broker

Engage with Te Ara o Tākitimu students (and others) to understand their diversity and to support and facilitate their successful transition to employment or further training and education opportunities. Effectively match the unique skills, strengths and attributes of the student with the needs of employers and industry. The emphasis is on students gaining employment that achieves sustainable outcomes for them and their whānau.

Key tasks include:

- Identifying and developing labour market opportunities by gaining an understanding of the current and future supply and demand environment of the local labour market, including what priorities exist for local iwi Māori groups and organisations.
- Ensuring regular engagement with students and academic staff to assess the students strengths and capabilities and how these can best be utilised and enhanced
- Undertaking a work readiness evaluation of each student to determine appropriate employer placements
- Engaging with students and facilitating their transition to employment, particularly (apprenticeship, cadetship or traineeship) work experience or further training opportunities.

To be successful in this role, you will need to have:

- Up to date knowledge of the local labour market, problems, issues and opportunities
- Knowledge of NZ Apprenticeships, Cadetships and the Trades and Primary Industries desirable
- Experience in communicating and working with young adults is essential, in particular with Māori and Pasifika students.

Applications close Sunday, 23 July at 6pm.

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