Work Broker - Gisborne

New Zealand Government; Gisborne; Hybrid; NZD 79,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) is a New Zealand Government agency hiring a Work Broker in Gisborne. You will engage with local employers and industries, identify job opportunities and provide sustainable employment solutions for job seekers.

Strong relationships and a proactive outreach approach will help connect talent with roles. You will source vacancies, profile job seekers, and lead recruitment for seasonal and permanent positions while collaborating with case management and

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment, sales or similar role.
• Ability to engage with employers and job seekers.
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Proactively sourcing vacancies by cold calling and networking.
• Profile job seekers to match with suitable roles and build relationships with candidates and employers.
• Collaborate with Case Managers and Service Centre staff to support clients’ employment journey.
• Lead recruitment for seasonal and permanent roles and engage with industries to support training.

Skills

Recruitment

Sales

Networking

Communication

Cold calling

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Full-time, permanent opportunity Salary Range: $79,200 - $95,873 Located in the Gisbourne Help Shape the Future Workforce of our Region! With significant growth and new opportunities emerging across our region over the next two years, we're seeking a motivated and well-connected individual to help connect local talent with meaningful employment opportunities. The ideal candidate will have sound and extensive knowledge of the local labour market, across a wide range of industries, and a genuine understanding of the skills, workforce trends, and employment pathways that support these industries. The ability to engage confidently with employers, industry stakeholders, and job seekers will be key to success. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in supporting regional growth and helping build the workforce that will power our future.

The opportunity | Te arawātea

As a Work Broker, you will play a crucial role in supporting people into employment by engaging with local employers and industries, identifying job opportunities and listing sustainable employment solutions for job seekers.

About the role | Mō te tūnga

Proactively sourcing vacancies by cold calling, networking, and using your sales and marketing skills to uncover new opportunities for job seekers. Profiling job seekers to match them with suitable roles, while building and maintaining professional relationships with both candidates and employers. Working closely with Case Managers and other Service Centre staff to support clients in their employment journey. Leading recruitment efforts for both seasonal and permanent roles, as well as engaging with industries to support recruitment and training programmes. Providing tailored employment solutions that benefit both job seekers and employers.

What you bring | Ōu pūmanawatanga

Proven experience in recruitment, sales, or a similar role where relationship-building with employers is key. A focus on results with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines, job placement targets and an ability to navigate setbacks. Confidence in cold calling, networking, and using technology to source employment opportunities. The ability to identify job opportunities and know what strategies to use to engage employers considering the local labour market. Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively. Flexibility to travel within the region to meet employers as required. Please note - This role requires applicants to have a clean full New Zealand Driver Licence.

What we offer | Tā mātou e tuku ana

• A supportive and inclusive environment focused on your growth.
• Opportunities to make a real difference in the lives of individuals and communities.
• A diverse team that values collaboration and celebrates achievements.
• Consideration will be given to the successful candidate's individual relevant skills, experience, and other factors to determine the actual starting salary.

Position Description | He Whakaahuatanga Tūnga

Take some time to review the position description before applying. This is an important role with the scope to deliver meaningful outcomes for our communities. Work Broker position description.

Salary | Utu-ā-tau: $79,200.00 - $95,873.00

Applications close | Ka kati ngā tono hei te: Sunday 20 September 2026.

About us | Mō mātou

The 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, whānau and communities. As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner, we are committed to supporting and enabling Māori, whānau, hapū, 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.

Joining us | Ko te hono mai

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. 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.