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Regional Labour Market Advisor - Rotorua - Fixed term / Secondment - 27th June 2025

Based in Bay of Plenty Regional Office, Rotorua Secondment till the 27th June 2025 Start Date – 30 September 2024

About the role

• You can make a meaningful difference to the lives of those in the wider Bay of Plenty Region
• Help in developing a response to the Bay of Plenty region's labour market changing needs
• Help with providing opportunities for our people to return to employment
• Help with providing opportunities for our people to support their local community

Labour Market Advisors take charge in creating and strengthening links with employers, industry sectors, community groups, iwi, providers and agencies. Utilising well informed labour market intelligence, you will shape relationships and solutions with industries and employers – all with the goal to attain sustainable and meaningful employment results for our clients. Labour market information will be used to direct your day-to-day activities and contribute to developing longer term regional labour market strategies. You'll be responsible for collecting, analysing and recommending responses to the labour market and providing account management to regional employers, industry groups and support to the Industry Partnership team. A key focus will be promoting the benefits of partnering with Bay of Plenty MSD to employers and industry alliances to provide benefit reduction opportunities for our people and those in our community. About you

• You have an ability to collect, analyse and present recommendations based on an understanding of current labour market developments, trends and issues and their subsequent impact on those disadvantaged in the local labour market
• You will also understand how labour market shocks impact those already in the labour market and provide support and pathways for people to stay in employment or return to employment
• Connecting and communicating. You are an exceptional relationship builder that can create connection and engagement internally within the ministry as well as externally with partners
• You enjoy being part of a close team and enjoy the support of a small team as well as contributing to supporting the team
• Due to the nature of this role, a full driver's licence without restrictions and/or a willingness to travel is required

Position Description

http://www.msd.govt.nz/hr/documents/position-descriptions/dce-service-delivery/client-service-delivery/regional-labour-market-advisor.docx

Salary range: $89,622.00 - $108,622.00

How to apply
To apply, click the 'Apply Now' button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form.
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.
All applications must be made online. If this is not possible or if you have any queries, please contact us at jobs@msd.govt.nz
Internal MSD Employees – please apply through your my HR portal at work. This will ensure that your my HR employee profile is visible as internal candidate.

Closing date: Thursday, 29 August 2024

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.
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