Regional Labour Market Advisor

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.
Fixed term/secondment opportunity through to 27 June 2024 - Based in Gisborne
Now, more than ever, you can make a meaningful difference to the lives of those in the wider Tairawhiti Region.
Developing a response to the Tairawhiti region's labour market demand, the Labour Market Advisors take charge in creating and strengthening links with employers, industry sectors, community groups, iwi, providers and agencies.
Utilising well informed labour market intelligence, you will shape agreements and solutions with industries and employers - all with the goal to attain sustainable and meaningful employment results for clients. Labour market information will be used to direct your day to day activities and contribute to developing longer term regional labour market strategies.
You'll be responsible for providing full account management to employers, industry groups, iwi partners and industry training providers. A key focus is the promotion of the benefits of partnering with us to employers and industry alliances.
About you
- You have a strong understanding of current labour market developments, trends and issues and their subsequent impact on those disadvantaged in the local labour market is important.
- You have a strong understanding of the role of the Tairawhiti Regional Skills Leadership Group and the Tairawhiti Regional Work Force Plan (RWP), and how the Ministry of Social Development can align to RWP to assist growth and long term employment from both jobseekers' and employers' perspectives.
- You have developed comprehensive knowledge of the Tairawhiti labour market from a economic response perspective and the challenges this presents from both jobseekers' and employers' perspectives.
- Collaborative in style, you are an exceptional relationship builder with sound business acumen. You're a strong communicator who has a track record of influencing change and negotiating across complex stakeholder groups.
- Due to the nature of this role, a full driver's licence without restrictions and/or a willingness to travel is required.

Position Description
**Salary range**: $89,622.00 - $108,622.00
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 8th September 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.
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.