Employment Placement Specialist

Build employer relationships. Help people prepare for work. Support them to succeed.
Our client helps people move into sustainable employment and education. They are looking for an Employment Placement Specialist who can build trust, create opportunities and turn individual goals into practical outcomes.

Based in Hamilton, you will manage a caseload of people with different backgrounds, capabilities and barriers to employment. You’ll help them prepare for work, connect with suitable employers and settle into opportunities that last.

About the role

This role combines individual support, employer engagement and accountability for placement outcomes. You will:

• Build relationships with local employers to identify and secure suitable employment opportunities.
• Manage referrals and an active client caseload, developing individual plans with clear, achievable goals.
• Deliver practical work preparation through one-to-one support and group sessions.
• Connect clients with education, training and community services to address barriers and build capability.
• Support clients into employment or approved training within agreed timeframes.
• Provide ongoing support after placement, responding early to issues that could affect their success.
• Maintain accurate client records, progress notes and reporting.
• Contribute to service improvement and a professional, supportive team culture.

About you

You’re comfortable engaging with employers, building rapport with clients and keeping people focused on their next steps. You bring empathy, sound judgement and the confidence to set clear expectations.

You will have:

• Relevant experience in employment services, recruitment, relationship management or a related field.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with people from varied backgrounds.
• A proactive approach to employer networking and finding opportunities.
• The organisation and follow-through to manage a busy caseload and competing priorities.
• Confidence supporting people individually and facilitating group learning.
• A focus on achieving measurable outcomes while maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Strong administration skills and confidence using systems to keep records accurate and current.

Please click Apply and include your CV and cover letter.

You must currently have the legal right to work in New Zealand to be considered.

About James People
James People is a recruitment and people advisory business. We work closely with employers and candidates to understand what matters and connect good people with opportunities where they can contribute and thrive.

For a confidential discussion, contact Josh at James People on [022 022 3393](tel:022 022 3393).
  
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