Work Broker | Auckland South Region | Multiple Opportunities

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

Job summary

The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) is seeking a proactive Work Broker to connect jobseekers with sustainable opportunities and help employers fill vacancies across Auckland South. You will engage with employers, promote MSD services, and match candidates to roles in Papatoetoe, Mangere and Manurewa Service Centres.

You will need strong relationship-building, networking, and stakeholder management skills, plus a full NZ driver licence to travel across the region.

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment, sales, account management or business development in relationship-focused roles.
• Strong networking and stakeholder management abilities.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Commitment to positive employment outcomes for clients and whanau.

Responsibilities

• Employer engagement and partnerships: build and maintain relationships with employers to create employment opportunities.
• Promote MSD employment initiatives and services to employers.
• Recruitment and placement: connect suitable candidates with job opportunities.
• Advocate for clients and promote their strengths to employers.
• Collaborate with Case Managers to achieve sustainable employment outcomes.
• Share labour market insights and employer feedback across teams.

Skills

Recruitment

Relationship building

Networking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Labour market engagement

Business development

Account management

Time management

Driver license

Job description

Date: 8 Oct 2026Location: Auckland - South, NZCompany: Ministry of Social DevelopmentWork Broker | Auckland South Region | Multiple OpportunitiesPermanent Full-time (37.55 hours per week)Salary range: $79,200 - $95,873Locations: Papatoetoe, Mangere, Manurewa Service CentresPartner with employers. Create opportunities. Deliver real impact.Work Broker roles are regionally focused. While each role has a primary service centre, travel across the Auckland South region may be required based on business needs.About the role | Mo te tunga:As a Work Broker, you'll play a key role in connecting people with sustainable employment opportunities while helping employers build the workforce they need.Working across Auckland South, you'll develop strong relationships with employers, industry groups, and community partners to identify job opportunities and create pathways into employment for MSD clients. You'll spend much of your time engaging directly with businesses, understanding their workforce needs, promoting MSD employment services, and matching suitable candidates to available opportunities.This is a highly relationship-focused role. Success comes from your ability to build trust, develop networks, identify opportunities, and influence positive outcomes for both employers and job seekers. No two days are the same, and you'll have the opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of individuals, whanau, and communities across the region.This role would suit people with experience in recruitment, account management, sales, business development, employer engagement, labour market services, or other customer-focused environments where building relationships and achieving results are critical to success.Ko te mahi | What you'll be doingEmployer engagement and partnershipsBuild and maintain relationships with employers to create employment opportunitiesUnderstand workforce needs and identify suitable hiring solutionsPromote MSD employment initiatives, products, and servicesSupport employers through recruitment, onboarding, and retention activitiesRecruitment and placementConnect suitable candidates with employment opportunitiesAdvocate for clients and promote their strengths to employersWork closely with Case Managers to achieve sustainable employment outcomesCollaboration and deliveryWork with Labour Market teams and regional stakeholdersMaintain accurate records and manage multiple workstreamsShare labour market insights and employer feedback across teamsWhat you bring | Ou pumanawatangaExperience in recruitment, sales, account management, business development, labour market engagement, or similar relationship-focused rolesConfidence building relationships, identifying opportunities, and influencing outcomesStrong networking, communication, and stakeholder management skillsAbility to manage competing priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environmentResilience, adaptability, and a solutions-focused approachStrong organisational skills and attention to detailCommitment to supporting positive employment outcomes for clients and whanauA full NZ Driver Licence and ability to travel across the Auckland regionPosition Description | He Whakaahuatanga TungaTo understand more about the role and whether it is the right fit for you, take some time to read through the position description. You can copy and paste the link into your browser: https://www.msd.govt.nz/hr/documents/position-descriptions/dce-service-delivery/client-service-delivery/work-broker.docxSalary | Utu-a-tau: $79,200.00 - $95,873.00Starting salary is aligned to relevant skills, knowledge, and work experience.In your cover letter, please answer the following question (maximum 1,500 characters):Q1: Describe a time you built a relationship with an employer, client, or stakeholder that resulted in a successful employment, recruitment, or business outcome. What was your approach and what was the result?Applications close | Ka kati nga tono hei te: 11.59pm Friday 23 October 2026About us | Mo matouThe 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, whanau and communities.As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner, we are committed to supporting and enabling Maori, whanau, hapu, 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 pehea te tuku tonoBefore 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 the Manager Regional Employment on [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 maiJoining MSD means being part of a whanau 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.Find similar jobs:Service Delivery Jobs