Work Broker | Mata Rāngai Mahi, Gore

About us | Mō mātou

The Ministry of Social Development 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 and 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.

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.

What you'll be doing | Ko te mahi

• 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 clients 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.

This is a fixed term opportunity to 30 June 2026 and is based in the Gore Service Centre.

What you'll need to succeed | Ko tō āhua

Please note - This role requires applicants to have a clean full New Zealand Driver Licence.

What we offer | Tā mātou e tuku ana

Applications close | Ka kati ngā tono hei te :

Sunday 30 November 2025

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.

As part of your application, you will also be asked to respond to two short questions (each with a 2000-character limit) :

All applications must be made online. If this is not possible or if you have any queries, please contact us at

Internal 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 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 forcommunities 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.

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