Employment Coordinator

Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Te Rangi Iwi Trust; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Te Rangi Iwi Trust in Tauranga seeks an Employment Coordinator to help whānau access training and job pathways, connecting clients with employers, training providers, and MSD services to support workforce development and long-term economic recovery.

Join Āhei to build strong employer relationships, place whānau into opportunities, and implement systems that strengthen community resilience while supporting sustainable employment outcomes for whānau.

Qualifications

• Experience in employment placement or recruitment practices.
• Strong relationship management and negotiation skills.
• Adaptable, flexible, and eager to learn.
• Relevant qualification or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Place whānau into employment and training opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with employers, training providers, and agencies.
• Support uptake of MSD products and services.
• Implement systems that strengthen community resilience and economic growth.

Skills

Employment placement experience

Relationship management

Adaptable

Eager to learn

Education

Relevant qualification or experience

Job description

Employment Coordinator | Āhei

Location: Whareroa | Āhei
Employment Type: Full-time | Mon.-Fri. | 8am-4pm

Help whānau unlock opportunities for training and long-term employment while strengthening our community’s economic future.

About the Role

Join our Āhei team and work directly with whānau to secure training and employment pathways. You’ll connect clients with employers, training providers, and MSD services, supporting workforce development and long-term economic recovery.

Key Responsibilities

• Place whānau into employment and training opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with employers, training providers, and agencies.
• Support uptake of MSD products and services.
• Implement systems that strengthen community resilience and economic growth.

About You

• Experience in employment placement or recruitment practices.
• Strong relationship management and negotiation skills.
• Adaptable, flexible, and eager to learn.
• Relevant qualification or equivalent experience.