Work Broker

About us 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. Work Broker - Auckland South Region - Multiple Opportunities - Salary range starting from (B05) $78,222.00 - $94,689.00 - Fixed-Term Roles Ending in June 2025 - Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm We are looking for a passionate and motivated individual to join our team of Work Brokers in the Auckland South Region. These Fixed-Term roles will be based at one of our Service Centres, with specific sites and locations to be discussed during the interview. What you'll be doing | He aha tāu e mahi ana You will have the agility to navigate and pursue professional working relationships within the community, building rapport with local businesses and partners to support the local labour workforce in creating sustainable outcomes. Your primary responsibility is sourcing vacancies and placing clients into these roles so, you'll need to be a real "people person" with excellent communication ability relating to our clients and employers. Experience in employment services or recruitment is advantageous You will use influence and networks to seek out current and future employment opportunities from employers in primary industries. This will involve cold calling, the use of technology and networking to bring in great opportunities for our job seekers. You will also be able to profile job seekers to employers and build long term professional relationships that go from strength to strength. You'll work alongside Case Managers and other Service Centre colleagues to ensure sustainable employment outcomes are achieved. This role takes a lead in engaging with Health Care, Construction, Retail Trade, Education & Training, Manufacturing, Horticulture and other industries to support engagement and recruitment of our clients into seasonal and permanent opportunities, sourcing clients for recruitment and training programmes, and other labour market activity as required. - Work with employers to establish and promote vacancies, complete recruitment process and support induction. - Educate employers on details of our Products and Services. Work with colleagues across the region including Work Brokers and Case Managers, to connect clients to seasonal and permanent work available in the region. - Provide in work support to clients placed in employment. - Ensure that internal systems are kept up to date, recording all interactions with employers and clients. Work with the Labour Market Team to complement Immigration, Skills for Industry and Cadetship work programmes. Support Connected and Service Centre activity, which may include reporting, spread sheet analysis, outbound calling and texting. A fast-paced, pressured environment is where you thrive, and you enjoy using your tenacity and initiative to find solutions and achieve goals. What you'll need to succeed | Ko ngā mea ka hiahiatia e koe kia angitū - Sourcing and recruiting suitable talent to fulfil employers' needs. Profile clients directly to employers to secure full time, sustainable work. Demonstrating strong business development, sales, marketing, and customer service skills - Excellent communication, relationship-building and networking skills. Effectively managing time to meet deadlines and targets. Possessing strong influencing and negotiation skills. You will have a full and clear driver's licence and the ability to travel around the Auckland region is essential. **Service Centre Locations**: Specific details regarding available positions will be provided during the interview process. - External link: To view the Auckland South Service Centre locations, click here. - Internal MSD link: To view the Auckland South Service Centre locations, click here. **Salary range**: $78,222.00 - $94,689.00 Salary is aligned to your skills, knowledge and relevant work experience. How to apply **Application Questions**: Please include your responses in your cover letter. 1. Why are you interested in this position? Please include how it aligns with your career development goals? (Response maximum 1500 characters) **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. **Closing date**: 5.00 pm Monday 26th August 2024