Employment Coordinator - Greerton

New Zealand Government; New Zealand; Remote; NZD 79,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Social Development in Tauranga is seeking an Employment Coordinator to help clients with health conditions, illnesses, or disabilities access employment, training, and support services. You will work with clients to understand their skills and needs, helping them find job opportunities and navigate barriers to stay employed.

A strong relationship builder with excellent communication will thrive here, using CV development, interview coaching, pre-employment checks, and referrals

Qualifications

• Experience in health, disability, or recruitment sectors.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Ability to travel around the Bay of Plenty.

Responsibilities

• Help clients access employment and training opportunities.
• Assist with CV development and interview preparation.
• Conduct pre-employment checks and refer to agency providers.
• Build relationships with clients and employers.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Travel willingness

Customer service

CV structuring

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**To be successful in this role, you will need:* 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.**You will also be asked to answer the following questions in the application form:**How would you approach finding employment opportunities for clients facing barriers in the labour market?What cold calling techniques would you use to engage new 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 Zealanders 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.**How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono**Before you submit your application, please take a moment to review our guidance to understand how AI can best support your application. Candidate Guidance - Responsible AI use in recruitmentTo apply, click the 'Apply Now' button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form.Note: Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process. Please highlight how your skills and experience relate to the key responsibilities listed in the position description and job advertisement.All applications must be made online. If this is not possible or if you have any queries, please contact us at [e-mail] MSD Employees – please apply through your myHR portal at work. This will ensure that your myHR employee profile is visible as internal candidate.**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.