Employment Coordinator

**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.

**Employment Coordinator, King Country - Fixed term/Secondment to 30 June 2025**

Full time, Fixed Term/Secondment till 30 June 2025

Location: Taumarunui

Salary range: $78,222 - $94,689
- _Support clients including people with health conditions, illness, or disabilities to access employment opportunities._
- _Build and maintain relationships with clients and employers._
- _Be part of a team making a positive impact through employment._

We are seeking a passionate and driven individual to join our team of Employment Coordinators, based in our Taumarunui office. You will keep the wellbeing of people at heart and be totally immersed within the community.

Our Employment Coordinator supports clients with health conditions, illness, or disabilities to access support, training and employment opportunities, make career choices, stay employed and become independent. This key role proactively identifies and addresses barriers to employment for people with health conditions and disabilities and facilitates preventative support by contributing to the region's business strategy, plans and initiatives related to health or disability.

**What you'll be doing | He aha tāu e mahi ana**

This key role will see you collaborate with Case Managers to identify clients' skills, abilities, and needs and identify approaches to enhance their capabilities including skill training and supported work placements. In collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, you will coordinate and develop targeted interventions to enable clients to enter the labour market and stay employed. This includes providing clients with career and personal guidance and advice, referring them to relevant training opportunities and programmes, promoting them to relevant employers and assisting them with CV development, interview preparation, and undertaking pre-employment checks.

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**What you'll need to succeed | Ko ngā mea ka hiahiatia e koe kia angitū**
- Be a highly motivated self-starter who is target and goal driven
- Understand what makes a great job match for both employers and employees
- Excellent communication, relationship-building and networking skills.
- Effectively managing time to meet deadlines and targets.

You will have a full and clear NZ Driver Licence and the ability to travel is essential for this role.

You may need to travel to the Te Kuiti office on a regular basis.

**What's in it for you l Nōu te rourou**

Joining MSD means being part of a whānau that celebrates the diversity everyone represents. We provide training and support, and 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.

You will work with like-minded people who want to get great results for New Zealanders. 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.

**Our Core Values | Whanonga pono**

Manaaki - We care about the wellbeing and success of people.

Mahi tahi - We work together, making a difference for communities.

Whanau - We are inclusive and build a sense of belonging and place.

Tika me te pono - We do the right thing with integrity.

**Position Description**

**Salary range**: $78,222.00 - $94,689.00

**How to apply**

**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**: Sunday, 10 November 2024

**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.
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