Employment Coordinator | Kairuruku Mahi - Whangarei | December 2025 Start!

Ministry of Social Development; Northland; On-site; NZD 79,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency is seeking an Employment Coordinator to support individuals with health conditions or disabilities in Whangarei. This permanent, full-time position involves working closely with clients and employers to facilitate sustainable employment and training opportunities. Candidates should possess strong relationship-building skills, a clear communication style, and a full driver’s license. The salary ranges from $79,200 to $95,873 annually based on experience.

Benefits

Full training and ongoing development

Regular coaching and career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience or understanding of relevant sectors.
• Builds strong, respectful relationships.
• Communicates clearly and professionally.
• Holds a clean, full New Zealand driver licence.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside Case Managers to understand client strengths.
• Support clients with CV development and interview preparation.
• Connect with employers and providers.
• Promote clients' potential and overcome barriers to employment.
• Provide post-placement support for long-term success.
• Contribute to local and regional employment strategies.

Skills

Understanding of health, disability, employment

Relationship building

Solutions-focused approach

Knowledge of the labour market

Clear communication

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

• Permanent Full-Time Role
• Location: Based in Whangarei
• Support clients into meaningful work
• Make a real impact in your community

Join a team that supports people to thrive!

At the Ministry of Social Development, we work with New Zealanders to help them be safe, strong and independent. We’re community-focused and people-centred — supporting whānau across the motu to realise their potential.

We’re looking for an Employment Coordinator in the Northland Region to support people with health conditions, illness, or disabilities into sustainable employment, training and development opportunities. You will be based in Whangarei.

What you’ll be doing

As an Employment Coordinator, your focus is on:

• Working alongside Case Managers to understand client strengths and aspirations
• Supporting clients with CV development, interview preparation, and pre-employment checks
• Connecting with employers and providers to match clients into the right opportunities
• Promoting your clients’ potential and working with them to overcome employment barriers
• Providing post-placement support to ensure long-term success
• Contributing to local and regional employment strategies

This is a hands-on role where your ability to influence, build trust, and deliver outcomes will make a real difference.

What we’re looking for

• Has experience or understanding of health, disability, employment, or recruitment sectors
• B uilds strong, respectful relationships with clients, employers and stakeholders
• Is solutions-focused and works with a person’s strengths
• Knows the labour market and understands the barriers people with health/disability face
• Communicates clearly and professionally – both written and verbal
• Is organised, pragmatic, and enjoys working collaboratively
• Holds a clean, full New Zealand driver licence

What we offer

• Full training and ongoing development
• Regular coaching and career growth opportunities
• A salary range of $79,200 to $95,873 per annum, based on relevant experience

The starting salary is align to knowledge, skills and relevant work experience.

How to apply

To 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, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key responsibilities listed in the position description.

All applications must be made online. If this is not possible or if you have any queries, please contact Huia Rush, Manager Regional Employment on [e-mail]

Internal 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

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. We are a Treaty partner committed to strengthening relationships with Māori, Hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.