Employment Placement Manager

7 days ago

Rotorua Central, New Zealand TradeUp Jobs Ltd Full time NZ$60,000 - NZ$70,000 per year

LEAD THE WAY IN CHANGING LIVES – PLACEMENT MANAGER, ROTORUA

Are you a self-starter with exceptional networking skills? Can you build strong relationships with employers and inspire clients to perform at their best? If you're driven, organised, and passionate about helping others succeed, TradeUp Jobs wants you in Rotorua.

At TradeUp Jobs, we specialise in connecting unemployed clients with real opportunities – especially in trades and hands-on industries. We don't just fill roles; we build futures. As Placement Manager, you'll be at the heart of this mission, working to deliver life-changing results for jobseekers and employers alike.

THE IMPACT YOU'LL MAKE

As a placement Manager for Bay of Plenty, based in Rotorua, you'll broker opportunities to place unemployed clients with employers who need their skills, breaking down barriers and changing lives in the process.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

  • Building strong relationships with local businesses and industry partners
  • Creating opportunities for jobseekers to break into sustainable work
  • Coaching, supporting, and inspiring your team to succeed
  • Driving results while keeping people at the center of everything you do

THIS ROLE SUITS SOMEONE WHO IS:

  • A natural leader – you know how to inspire and get the best out of people
  • Results-focused – hitting and exceeding targets motivates you
  • A strong networker – confident in building trust with employers and stakeholders
  • Organised and strategic – able to plan, prioritise, and deliver
  • Resilient – you keep moving forward when challenges arise
  • Motivational – you can support people to grow, whether they're jobseekers or co-workers

WHAT YOU'LL GET:

  • Competitive salary – rewarding your outcomes
  • Career development – pathways to grow within TradeUp Jobs
  • The right tools – laptop, phone, and work-use vehicle provided
  • Work-life balance – Christmas break, and extra benefits
  • A supportive crew – national backing with a strong network of co-workers
  • The satisfaction of impact – every placement you make changes a life

YOUR EXPERIENCE

Leadership experience is key – whether that's in employment services, sales, trades, or people-focused roles. If you know how to motivate clients, build business relationships, and deliver results, you'll thrive here.

Ready to step up and lead the charge in Rotorua? Apply today with your CV and cover letter – or call us to talk it through. Rick Nicholson

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