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Employment Coordinator

  • Manawatu-Wanganui
  • $78,222 - $94,689 per annum
  • Contract/temp
  • HR & Recruitment
  • Posted 14 days ago

Job Description

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

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.

 

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.

 

Our values represent who we are and what we stand for - if this appeals to you, do not hesitate, apply now! 

 

Position Description

It is important to submit your application with a cover letter that highlights how your experience relates to the key responsibilities listed in the Position Description. Take some time to read and understand the position description here: https://www.msd.govt.nz/hr/documents/position-descriptions/dce-service-delivery/regional-service-delivery/employment-coordinator.docx

 

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

 

How to apply

To apply, click the 'Apply Now' button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form.  

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. 

All applications must be made online.  If this is not possible or if you have any queries, please contact us at jobs@msd.govt.nz

Internal MSD Employees – please apply through your myHR portal at work.  This will ensure that your myHR employee profile is visible as internal candidate.

 

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.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.

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.