Work Broker

Help People Find Meaningful Work and Achieve Greater Independence!

Tui Allied Health is a leading provider of allied health services in the Waikato region. Our multidisciplinary team is passionate about helping people achieve better health, wellbeing, independence, and meaningful participation in work and community life.

We're looking for an enthusiastic and relationship-focused Work Broker (full-time or part-time) to join our growing team and help connect people with meaningful employment opportunities.

About the Role

As a Work Broker, you will play a key role in supporting people into sustainable employment by developing strong relationships with employers, identifying workforce opportunities, and creating pathways into work.

Working alongside our Careers Practitioners and Allied Health team, you'll help clients overcome barriers to employment, build confidence, and achieve their vocational goals. You'll work closely with employers, community organisations, training providers, and other stakeholders to create opportunities that benefit both clients and businesses.

This is a rewarding role for someone who enjoys building networks, working with people, and making a genuine difference in their community.

What You'll Be Doing

• Building and maintaining relationships with employers across the Waikato region.

• Identifying workforce needs, skill shortages, and employment opportunities.

• Sourcing vacancies and developing employment pathways for clients.

• Matching suitable candidates with employment opportunities.

• Coordinating referrals, interviews, work trials, and employment placements.

• Working alongside Careers Practitioners and Allied Health Clinicians to support MSD clients back into work.

• Collaborating with employers, MSD, community organisations, and training providers to achieve positive employment outcomes.

• Maintaining accurate records, reporting outcomes, and supporting continuous service improvement.

What We're Looking For

• A bachelor's degree preferred, but not essential.

• Experience in recruitment, employment services, workforce development, account management, sales, vocational rehabilitation, or employer engagement.

• Strong knowledge of the Waikato labour market and local employment landscape.

• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with employers, stakeholders, and community partners.

• Confidence engaging with employers, identifying workforce needs, and developing employment opportunities.

• Excellent communication, organisational, and time management skills.

• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong initiative and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a multidisciplinary team.

• Experience working with diverse communities and supporting equitable employment outcomes.

• Competency using Microsoft Office and client management systems.

• A current Full New Zealand Driver Licence and willingness to travel throughout the Waikato region if required.

Why Join Tui Allied Health?

• Make a genuine difference in people's lives through meaningful employment outcomes.

• Be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team.

• Work within an organisation committed to equity, whānau-centred care, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles.

• Variety, autonomy, and opportunities to develop valuable employer and community partnerships.

• Contribute to strengthening the workforce across Waikato communities.

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration and professional development opportunities.

• A supportive team orientated environment that encourages collaboration and innovation

• Purpose-driven work that directly enhances the wellbeing of our community

• Discounted services within our Tui Group