Employment Coordinator - Greerton

CGR Services; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 79,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Social Development in Tauranga invites an Employment Coordinator to help clients with health conditions, illnesses, or disabilities access employment and training opportunities. You will work closely with clients to understand their skills, challenges and goals, helping them find suitable job opportunities and navigate barriers.

A proactive relationship builder, you will support CV development, interview preparation, pre-employment checks, and refer to agency providers where

Qualifications

• Experience in health, disability, or recruitment sectors.
• Understanding of current employment trends for health/disability groups.
• Strong relationship-building and tailoring approach to clients and employers.
• Proactive and goal-oriented, adaptable to a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.
• Full, clean driver’s license; ability to travel Bay of Plenty.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with clients and employers.
• Travel to other Bay of Plenty sites may be required.
• Support clients with health conditions to access employment and training opportunities.
• Assist clients with CV development and interview preparation.
• Work in a fast-paced, solutions-focused environment.

Skills

Relationship-building skills

Communication skills

Proactive, goal-oriented

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Driver's license

Travel readiness

Job description

Employment Coordinator - Greerton

Date: 16 Sept 2026

Location: Tauranga, NZ

Company: Ministry of Social Development

• Build and maintain relationships with clients and employers.
• Be part of a team making a positive impact through employment
• Travel to other sites in the Bay of Plenty region may be required!

Support clients with health conditions, illnesses, or disabilities to access employment and training opportunities.

About the role | Mō te tūnga

The Employment Coordinator plays a key role in helping clients with health conditions, illnesses, or disabilities access employment, training, and support services. You will work closely with clients to understand their skills and needs, helping them find suitable job opportunities and navigate challenges to stay employed. This role focuses on what clients can achieve, supporting their journey towards independence. A skilled relationship builder, you understand peoples' needs and tailor your service approach accordingly. You'll assist clients with CV development and interview preparation, undertaking pre-employment checks, and providing clients with career and personal guidance, advice, mentoring and referring to agency providers where appropriate. You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, are solutions-focused, and you have strong relationship management skills. Your ability to work collaboratively and adapt to changing situations will help drive successful outcomes for clients and employers alike.

What you bring | Ōu pūmanawatanga

• Relevant experience working within the health, disability, or recruitment sectors.
• Strong understanding of current employment trends and challenges, particularly for those living with health conditions or disabilities.
• Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to tailor your approach to the needs of clients and employers
• A proactive, goal-oriented attitude and the ability to work in a dynamic environment
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• A tenacious but professional and driven approach to overcome roadblocks
• The ability to work collaboratively and develop solutions that meet both client and employer needs.
• A full, clean driver's license and ability to travel around the Bay of Plenty region to meet employers.

Position Description | He Whakaahuatanga Tūnga

A copy of the position description can be found here. Employment Coordinator position description.

Salary | Utu-ā-tau: $79,200.00 - $95,873.00

Applications close | Ka kati ngā tono hei te: Sunday 27 September 2026

About us | Mō mātou

The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) is a people-centred organisation. We're in communities across the motu, working with partners to help New​Zelanders be safe, strong and independent. We provide social policy 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.

Joining us | Ko te hono mai

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. You can find out more about our values here. If you have any support or accessibility requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.