Employment Coordinator at Ministry of Social Development, Manawatu-WhanganuiAbout 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.
Employment Coordinator, King Country - Fixed term/Secondment to 30 June 2025 Location: Taumarunui
Salary range: $78,222 – $94,689
What you'll be doing | He aha tau e mahi ana 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.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.
What you'll need to succeed | Ko nga mea ka hiahiatia e koe kia angitu 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.
What's in it for you l Nou te rourou Joining MSD means being part of a whanau 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 Maori, Hapu, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.
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