Employment Consultant

Job ID 23041035
Taranaki, New Plymouth
Full-time
Listed on 3 Feb 2026

About this job

We have an exciting opportunity for an Employment Consultant to join our vibrant team based in New Plymouth. If you have experience in customer service, recruitment, sales, social services or other relevant experience, we want to hear from you.

What you will do • Meet clients referred from Work and Income and focus on work first employment pathways leading to financial independence. • Build strong connections with local employers and businesses, government and industry partners, disability support and other providers to create employment opportunities for jobseekers. • Get to know your jobseekers, understand their stories and build trust to support them into mahi aligned with their goals, experience and strengths. • Help jobseekers upskill by identifying training needs and liaising with training providers to access short course certification.

Your background • Current full NZ drivers licence. Reimbursement for work related travel is included. • Must be able to pass a police check • Employment Consultants come from a wide range of backgrounds including recruitment, social services, sales, business development, government and industry. • Strong life skills, enthusiasm for helping people, resilience and the ability to bring out the best in others. • A driven and proactive approach with an entrepreneurial mindset.

What is in it for you

• 5 weeks annual leave to spend more time with family and friends. • Work vehicle with full personal use. • Flexibility and trust to take ownership of your day. • The opportunity to support people in the Taranaki area to build better lives. • A strong focus on work life balance.

How to apply Please note only applicants who submit both a CV and cover letter will be considered. Send your CV and cover letter to Jess.Cooper015@msd.govt.nz or call 0800 779009 and quote Job ID

Job Requirements

Full class 1 license and reliable transport Must be able to pass a police check Able to motivate and support people to find work Relevant life/work experience and labour market knowledge - background in contact centre, case management, employment/recruitment etc Must provide a professional cover letter to progress in application

Days of work
40 hours Monday to Friday (40 hours per week)
Pay Details
TBC
Job Category
Social Professionals
Career Level
Intermediate (2 - 4 years)
Driver Licence
Full, (Class 1) - Car Licence
Pre-employment drug test required
No

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