Employment Coordinator – Inclusive Careers & Client Support

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

Job summary

The Ministry of Social Development is seeking an Employment Coordinator – Greerton in Tauranga, NZ. This full-time, on-site role involves building relationships with clients and employers to help people with health conditions, illnesses, or disabilities access employment and training opportunities.

You will assist with CV development, interview prep, pre-employment checks, and provide career guidance while traveling as needed within the Bay of Plenty region.

Qualifications

• Experience in health, disability or recruitment sectors.
• Knowledge of current employment trends and challenges for those with health conditions or disabilities.
• Strong relationship-building skills tailored to clients and employers.
• Proactive, goal-oriented attitude in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.
• Tenacious yet professional approach to resolving roadblocks.
• Collaborative and solution-focused with client-employer needs in mind.
• Full, clean driver’s license and ability to travel around Bay of Plenty.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assist clients with CV development and interview preparation, pre-employment checks, and guidance.

Skills

Health experience

Disability sector

Recruitment sector

Employment trends

Relationship building

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Teamwork

Driver's license

Job description

The Ministry of Social Development is seeking an Employment Coordinator – Greerton in Tauranga, NZ. This full-time, on-site role involves building relationships with clients and employers to help people with health conditions, illnesses, or disabilities access employment and training opportunities.

You will assist with CV development, interview prep, pre-employment checks, and provide career guidance while traveling as needed within the Bay of Plenty region.