Work Broker, Wellington Region

**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, whanau and communities. As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner we are committed to supporting and enabling Maori, whanau, hapu, 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, Wellington Region** - Location - Wellington Region - Full time, 1 x Permanent and 1 x Fixed Term until March 2026 - Salary Range: $79,200 to $95,873 per annum, dependent on skills and experience - Passionate about connecting people with sustainable employment. - Confident sales skills connecting with employers to build long-term relationships. **About us | Mo matou** The Employment Services within Ministry of Social Development is focused on people and supporting New Zealanders into work. We are committed to strengthening the wellbeing, independence, and capability of individuals, whanau, families and communities across New Zealand. **About the role | Mo te tunga** As a Work Broker, you will: - Bring a solid understanding of employment/recruitment - where you will proactively build and maintain professional relationships with Wellington employers across multiple sectors/industry. - Travel across the greater Wellington Region as required (clean driver's licence essential) **About you | Mou** What we are looking for: - A positive, proactive, and results driven person who enjoys engaging with new Employers to support with filling their vacancies. - A background in sales, ideally in recruitment or employment services. - Proactive and creative mindset bringing innovative ideas on how to identify labour market trends and opportunities. - Excellent communicator-strong verbal and written skills with attention to detail. - Able to engage effectively with people from diverse backgrounds. **What we offer | Ta matou e tuku ana** - Comprehensive onboarding and regular coaching. - Great team environment where we work together to get great outcomes. - An opportunity to support New Zealanders into work - where you will make a real difference in community outcomes and individual lives. - Career development pathways, internal secondment options, and mentorship. - A collaborative and inclusive "whanau" culture with strong values around manaakitanga and integrity. **Position Description | He Whakaahuatanga Tunga**: Work Broker position description **Salary | Utu-a-tau: $79,200.00 - $95,873.00** **How to apply** We **do not**require a cover letter. As part of our assessment please develop a resume summary that reflects the following: - Why this role looks like a great match for you? Your motivation. - Details of the skills, experience and knowledge from previous roles that align well to this role. **Closing date: 18 September 2025** **Joining us** Joining MSD means being part of a whanau 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 Maori, Hapu, 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._