Release-to-Work Broker (7-Month Secondment)

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 71,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

New Zealand Government in Wellington is seeking a Release to Work Broker to manage relationships with external job placement agencies, employers, Iwi, community groups and other government departments, assisting approved prisoners to secure reintegrative employment. This is a 7-month fixed-term secondment, based at Rimutaka and Arohata Prisons, working to match needs with placements.

You will lead negotiations, build partnerships, monitor outcomes and ensure release-to-work conditions are

Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of labour market trends.
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with employers and government agencies.
• Strong negotiation, planning and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and influence as the conduit between prison teams and employers to create work opportunities.
• Match reintegration needs with suitable employment placements and monitor outcomes.
• Maintain release conditions and resolve issues with placements in a timely manner.
• Travel within the Wellington region to fulfil role requirements.

Skills

Negotiation

Relationship building

Communication

Planning

Risk analysis

Decision making

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Labour market knowledge

Travel coordination

Job description

New Zealand Government in Wellington is seeking a Release to Work Broker to manage relationships with external job placement agencies, employers, Iwi, community groups and other government departments, assisting approved prisoners to secure reintegrative employment. This is a 7-month fixed-term secondment, based at Rimutaka and Arohata Prisons, working to match needs with placements.

You will lead negotiations, build partnerships, monitor outcomes and ensure release-to-work conditions are