Work Broker | Northland Region - Te Tai Tokerau

Work Broker | Northland Region - Te Tai Tokerau\n

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• Full-time (37.55 hours per week)
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• Mid North – Permanent (primary location to be confirmed)
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• The Mid North role will operate across multiple service centres, including Kaikohe, Kerikeri and Kawakawa. Final site allocation will be discussed and confirmed at interview stage.
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This is a relationship-led role focused on the Northland labour market.

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As a Work Broker, you partner with employers to understand workforce needs, influence hiring decisions, and connect businesses with people ready to work. This is a front-facing role, with most time spent engaging employers, building networks, and working across the region. You will operate in a fast-moving environment where priorities shift, and collaboration across teams is essential.

\nWhy this role exists:\n

Create employment opportunities for people who need a chance. You will work alongside Case Managers and employment teams to place people into sustainable employment while building trusted employer partnerships across Northland.

\nKo te mahi | What you’ll be doing\nEmployer engagement and partnerships\n

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• Build and maintain strong relationships with employers across the region
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• Understand workforce needs and identify hiring opportunities
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• Promote MSD employment initiatives and services
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• Develop ongoing hiring pipelines and future opportunities
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• Travel across Northland to meet employers and attend events
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\nRecruitment and placement\n

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• Promote vacancies and connect employers with suitable candidates
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• Support recruitment, onboarding, and retention
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• Advocate for candidates and promote their strengths
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• Work closely with Case Managers to achieve sustainable placements
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\nCollaboration and delivery\n

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• Contribute to regional employment programmes and initiatives
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• Share labour market insights across teams
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• Maintain accurate records and manage multiple workstreams
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• Experience working with employers, clients, or stakeholders to achieve outcomes
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• Confidence building relationships and identifying opportunities
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• Comfortable with proactive outreach and engagement
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• Strong organisation and ability to manage competing priorities
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• Resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
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• Motivation to support employment outcomes for whānau
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• Full NZ Driver Licence
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\nSalary | Utu-ā-tau: $79,200.00 - $95,873.00\n

Starting salary dependent on relevant skills, experience, and knowledge.