Job Creation Officer

The BUSY Group; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible across multiple sites

Job summary

The BUSY Group in Auckland is seeking a Job Creation Officer for our Community Job Coaching programme. You will help 18-24-year-olds move into sustainable roles, collaborate with employers, training providers and MSD outcomes, and guide participants through Individual Employment Plans.

You’ll build employer networks across Auckland, promote inclusive hiring, and report on progress, with a 6-month fixed-term role that supports youth employment and community outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in employment services, youth work, recruitment, business development or community engagement.
• Strong relationship-building skills and confidence engaging with employers.
• Understanding of MSD employment services, benefit obligations, off-benefit outcomes and milestone tracking.

Responsibilities

• Employer partnerships - build strong relationships with employers, training providers and community organisations to create suitable employment and upskilling pathways.
• Reverse marketing - promote participants to employers based on strengths, goals and labour market needs.
• Inclusive hiring promotion - champion diversity and employer engagement aligned with MSD outcomes.
• Participant alignment - work closely with Community Job Coaches to match opportunities to Individual Employment Plans.
• Community engagement - represent BUSY at events and build networks that strengthen employment pathways.
• Customised employment - conduct task analysis, job carving and workplace matching for sustainable outcomes.
• Workplace assessments - ensure job fit, identify support needs and strengthen retention.
• Cultural competence - tailor communication and support to diverse backgrounds.

Skills

Employer relations

Youth engagement

Recruitment

Stakeholder management

Communication

Multi-site work

Education

Relevant qualification in employment, youth, community, social services, recruitment or related field

Job description

Our purpose is to make skills, education and employment accessible to every person, so they can create their own world of unbounded possibilities.

About The BUSY Group…

The BUSY Group is a not-for-profit organisation which presents over 48 years experience as a community partner. With multiple business entities operating across 100+ locations Australia-wide and now in New Zealand, Canada and the United Kingdom, we offer an extensive range of employment services and programs, vocational training, apprenticeships, mentoring, specialist schools and allied health services.

About the Role

Are you a natural connector who thrives on building relationships and creating real opportunities for young people? As a Job creation officerin our Community Job Coaching programme, you'll play a pivotal role in helping 18-24-year-old participants move into suitable, sustainable employment, transition off benefits and remain engaged in work long term.

This is your chance to make a genuine impact across the Auckland Central/East labour market, working alongside employers, Community Job Coaches, training providers and community partners to create employment pathways that align with participant goals, Individual Employment Plans and MSD outcome requirements.

You'll be the bridge between motivated young jobseekers and inclusive employers. By understanding workforce needs, identifying strengths, and matching participants to suitable roles, you'll directly contribute to key MSD employment milestones at 1, 6 and 12 months after placement. This role blends recruitment, employer engagement, youth support and community partnership building - perfect for someone who loves people, thrives on targets, and is energised by seeing young people succeed.

This is a Full-time, Fixed-term role for 6 months.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Employer partnerships - build strong relationships with employers, training providers and community organisations to create suitable employment and upskilling pathways
• Reverse marketing - promote participants to employers based on strengths, goals and labour market needs.
• Inclusive hiring promotion - champion diversity and employer engagement aligned with MSD outcomes.
• Participant alignment - work closely with Community Job Coaches to match opportunities to Individual Employment Plans.
• Community engagement - represent BUSY at events and build networks that strengthen employment pathways
• Customised employment - conduct task analysis, job carving and workplace matching for sustainable outcomes.
• Workplace assessments - ensure job fit, identify support needs and strengthen retention.
• Cultural competence - tailor communication and support to diverse backgrounds.
• Outcome achievement - convert employer leads into suitable employment placements that support participants to transition off benefit and achieve MSD milestone outcomes.
• Accurate reporting - maintain compliant records, evidence and monthly reporting.
• Retention support - stay connected with participants and employers to support post-placement retention for up to 12 months after participants move into employment

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Make a real impact on young people's futures
• Build strong employer networks across Auckland
• Work in a supportive, passionate team committed to community outcomes
• Blend recruitment, youth support, business development and social impact
• Enjoy a role where every placement changes a life
• Employee Assistance Programwith Sonder Wellbeing App

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in employment services, youth work, recruitment, business development or community engagement
• Strong relationship-building skills and confidence engaging with employers
• Ability to motivate young people and support them through barriers
• Understanding of MSD employment services, benefit obligations, off-benefit outcomes and milestone tracking
• Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication, cultural competence and ethical practice
• Digital proficiency and attention to detail
• A positive, self-driven approach and commitment to continuous improvement
• Flexibility to work across multiple sites
• A relevant qualification in employment, youth, community, social services, recruitment or a related field is desirable, but equivalent experience will also be considered

Next steps...

If you're passionate about youth employment, community impact and building strong employer partnerships, we'd love to hear from you.

This role will actively commence recruitment from the date of advertisement. The closing date of this ad is dependent on the appointment of the role.

The BUSY Group is an organisation that prioritises the safeguarding of children and all vulnerable people by actively adopting strategies that embed a culture of zero tolerance for abuse of any kind. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening including criminal history and relevant working with children checks.

The BUSY Group is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and strongly encourages applications from Māori, Pasifika peoples, veterans, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with disabilities.