Placement Manager- Rotorua

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey. Help people change their lives through meaningful employment. At TradeUp Jobs, we believe employment changes lives. Every successful placement creates opportunities for individuals, strengthens businesses and builds stronger communities. We’re looking for anenergetic, relationship-focused Placement Managerto join our Rotorua team and help connect jobseekers with employers who are ready to invest in their future. If you’re someone who enjoys working with people, building strong relationships and achieving results, we’d love to hear from you. About the Role As a Placement Manager, you’ll support jobseekers through their journey from preparation and training into sustainable employment. You’ll work with clients to understand their skills, strengths, goals and barriers, develop career plans and prepare them for employment. You’ll then use your employer relationships and industry knowledge to connect clients with suitable opportunities, particularly acrosstrades, construction and related industries. You’ll also provide ongoing support after placement to help people settle into work and remain employed. The role is bothpeople-focused and results-driven, with a minimum expectation offive successful employment placements per month. What You'll Be Doing Build strong relationships with local employers and identify genuine employment opportunities. Assess clients' skills, strengths, goals and barriers to employment. Develop individual career plans and support clients to become work ready. Help clients develop CVs, cover letters, job-search and interview skills. Identify and coordinate relevant industry-based training and pathways. Arrange interviews and connect suitable candidates with employers. Support clients through the employment process, including understanding employment agreements and preparing for their first day. Maintain regular contact with employers and employees after placement. Provide ongoing pastoral and in-work support for up to182 days after employment. Maintain accurate client records and complete required reporting. Work collaboratively with MSD, training providers, community organisations and other referral partners. Achieve aminimum of five successful employment placements per monthwhile maintaining a strong focus on sustainable outcomes. What Success Looks Like You’ll be successful in this role when clients are moving confidently into employment, employers are receiving suitable candidates and people are staying in work. The MSD programme is focused on helping clients move intosustainable employment, with the service providing individualised support from preparation through to employment and retention. For the programme, employment outcomes are expected to be full-time trades-based employment and supported for up to 182 days. About You You’ll be someone who genuinely enjoys working with people and knows how to build trust quickly. You’ll ideally have: Strong communication and relationship-building skills. Experience working with employers, businesses or community organisations. Experience in recruitment, employment services, sales, business development, account management or a similar role. Confidence working towards targets and KPIs. Strong organisation and time-management skills. A proactive, resilient and solutions-focused approach. A genuine passion for helping people achieve their employment goals. A currentFull New Zealand Driver Licence. You don't need to have worked as a Placement Manager before.We’re looking for the right person, not just the right job title. You’ll Stand Out If You Have Experience In Recruitment or talent acquisition MSD or employment programmes Construction, civil or trades Apprenticeships or vocational pathways Community or social services Sales or account management Why Join TradeUp? At TradeUp, you’ll join afamily-oriented, supportive and passionate team of 20 people across the country. We believe you canhave fun while changing lives. We work hard, celebrate our wins and support each other along the way. We offer: Company vehicle for work use Laptop and phone A family-oriented and supportive team culture Support from a team of 20 across the country A fun and energetic workplace where you canhave fun while changing lives Meaningful work that creates lasting impact Ongoing professional development and career growth The opportunity to build strong community and employer relationships A dynamic role where every day is different A workplace where your ideas and initiative are valued Ready to Make a Difference? If you’re great with people, confident building employer relationships and motivated by achieving results,we want to hear from you. Questions? TradeUp is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr