Work Broker (Permanent) - Bay of Plenty

Job Description

Ministry of Social Development

 
Job Ref: 22352
 

• Can you play a key role connecting people to job opportunities?
• Dynamic, varied role where building relationships is key to success
• Permanent full time position working across the Central and Western Bay area of the Bay of Plenty region

 
About the role

 
As a Work Broker you'll engage with employers to provide a professional service to link our clients with suitable job opportunities. As the face of the organisation, you use influence and networks to seek out current and future employment opportunities from employers across a range of industry sectors.. You represent clients by selling their skills to employers and building long term professional relationships that go from strength to strength. You'll work alongside Case Managers and other service centre staff to ensure sustainable employment outcomes for clients.

 
About you

 
This role will appeal to a sales oriented person as you will become the voice of your clients by selling their skills to employers. You enjoy business development and engaging with diverse groups of people and communities. Your natural flair for seeking out labour market trends and insights ensures you proactively anticipate impacts and opportunities. You thrive under pressure and enjoy using your tenacity and initiative to find solutions and achieve goals.

 
To succeed in this role you will need to
 

• Have a passion for changing people's lives for the better
• Understand what makes a great job match for both employers and employees
• Have the ability to work alongside clients from diverse backgrounds
• Be flexible, solution focussed and client centric
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Be tenacious, professional and driven to overcome  road blocks
• Exceptional relationship management skills with the ability to build rapport with people from diverse backgrounds
• The ability to travel around the region as required
• Have a full clean and valid New Zealand drivers licence.

 
Salary $45,773 to $62,938 per annum (in line with skills and experience).

How to Apply

To apply, click the ‘Apply Now' button, complete the online application form and submit your CV and Cover Letter outlining your suitability for this role

 
All applications must be made online.

Any queries, please contact Alan on (07) 921 8079

Applications close: Monday 23rd April 2018 at 5.00 pm