Work Broker | Mata Rāngai Mahi - Auckland Region (Multiple Opportunities)

 

 

Work Broker | Mata Rāngai Mahi – Auckland Region

• Salary range: $79,200 – $95,873
• Full-Time (37.55 hours per week)
• Permanent and Fixed-Term roles available

 

Looking for a role where you can connect people with real opportunities? As a Work Broker, you’ll partner with local employers to create jobs and support people into sustainable work.

 

This is a front-facing role that blends business development and recruitment. You’ll build strong relationships with employers, understand their workforce needs, and match them with the right people. At the same time, you’ll support clients to showcase their skills and step confidently into employment.

 

If you have experience in recruitment, account management, sales, business development, or industry leadership — and you know how to connect people to opportunities — this role could be a strong fit.

 

 

What you’ll be doing | He aha tāu e mahi ana

 

• Build and maintain relationships with employers to create sustainable job opportunities.
• Work with businesses to establish vacancies, promote roles, and support onboarding.
• Promote MSD’s services, products, and employer incentives.
• Collaborate with Case Managers and Labour Market Teams to place clients into seasonal and permanent work.
• Advocate for clients by matching them to suitable roles and promoting their skills to employers.
• Keep accurate records of employer and client interactions.
• Contribute to wider MSD programmes such as Immigration, Skills for Industry, and Cadetships.

 

What you’ll bring | Ngā pūkenga kauneke

 

• Proven experience in recruitment, sales, account management, business development, or industry roles where employer engagement was essential.
• Ability to achieve results, manage competing priorities, and remain resilient under pressure.
• Confidence in cold calling, networking, and using digital tools to uncover opportunities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to tailor approaches for different employers and labour market needs.
• Organisational skills to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly.
• Flexibility to travel within Auckland.

 

A full NZ Driver Licence is essential. Applicants must hold NZ Citizenship, Permanent Residency or Australian Citizenship.

Position Description

To understand more about the role, and if it’s the right fit for you, take some time to read through the position description: https://www.msd.govt.nz/hr/documents/position-descriptions/dce-service-delivery/client-service-delivery/work-broker.docx

 

 

Locations & Contract Types

 

Auckland North West
•    Takapuna - Permanent
•    Waitakere - Permanent
•    Westgate - Fixed-Term/Secondment Ending June 2027
•    Waitakere - Fixed-Term/Secondment Ending December 2025

 

Auckland Central East 
•    Onehunga - Permanent
•    Queen Street - Permanent
•    Avondale - Permanent
•    Highland Park - Permanent
•    Queen Street - Fixed-Term/Secondment Ending June 2027

Salary range: $79,200.00 - $95,873.00

Starting salary is aligned to knowledge, skills and relevant work experience.

 

 

 

 

 

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono 

 

To apply, click the 'Apply Now' button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form.  

 

In your cover letter, please answer:

1.   What techniques would you use to place our clients into sustainable employment? Please give real examples from your own experience. (Maximum 1,500 characters)

 

Note: Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key responsibilities listed in the position description. 

 

Recruitment process | Tukanga Kōwhiri

 

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. If progressed, you’ll be asked to complete a short Digital skills test and video assessment before interview consideration. 

 

 

All applications must be made online. For queries please contact:

 

�� Chris Hunt – Auckland Central East (Chris.Hunt013@msd.govt.nz)
�� Denise Bayne – North West (denise.bayne001@msd.govt.nz)

 

Internal MSD Employees – please apply through your myHR portal at work.  This will ensure that your myHR employee profile is visible as internal candidate.

 

Closing date: 5.00pm Thursday 28 August 2025 

 

 

 

 

 

Joining us

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. We are a Treaty partner committed to strengthening relationships with Māori, Hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.