Employment Partnerships Broker

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. Quality Education Services – Mangere, North Island The Employment Partnerships Broker leads Lifeskills' employer engagement strategy across Auckland by developing strong partnerships that create sustainable employment opportunities for participants. Working across Employment Placement Services (EPS), Tupu Aotearoa and Financial Capability, the role develops relationships with employers, industry, government, education providers and community organisations to identify workforce opportunities and connect participants with meaningful employment pathways. The Employment Partnerships Broker is responsible for creating a sustainable pipeline of employment opportunities while supporting the Career Pathways team to achieve outstanding contract performance and employment outcomes. Key responsibilities Develop and maintain strategic employer partnerships across Auckland Identify workforce shortages and employment opportunities Build relationships with local businesses, industry groups and chambers of commerce Secure vacancies for participants Match participants with suitable vacancies and work closely with Career Pathways Navigators Coordinate recruitment activities and support interview arrangements Monitor employment trends and identify industries with workforce demand Share labour market insights with Navigators and develop employment pathway strategies Record employer engagement in SORT, maintain CRM and contribute to dashboard reporting Identify new employer engagement strategies and support continuous improvement About you Relationship management CRM experience Full NZ Driver Licence Desirable: MSD contract experience, labour market knowledge, procurement experience, understanding of Māori and Pacific employment, foundation knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its practical application within community services #J-18808-Ljbffr