We are expanding our employment and skills development work into Levin, and are seeking two part-time Work Brokers who are passionate about creating employment opportunities and supporting former refugees to thrive in work and life in Aotearoa.
It is a part‑time (0.5 FTE), fixed‑term role from November 2026 – June 2028.
This role can be combined with the Trainer position in Levin, for a total of 1 FTE.
About the role
This is a meaningful opportunity to support former refugees into sustainable employment by building strong relationships with employers, identifying job opportunities, and providing wrap‑around support to job seekers.
You will work closely with CRF Trainers, employers, education providers, and government agencies to connect participants with work experience, volunteering, and paid employment. Your role will help job seekers understand industry expectations, navigate recruitment processes, and succeed in their first months of employment.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys relationship‑building, problem‑solving, and helping people achieve their employment goals.
What you'll be doing
- Meeting employers, visiting workplaces, and building strong relationships across the region
- Identifying hiring needs and promoting employment initiatives
- Sourcing vacancies through cold calling, networking, and labour market insights
- Matching job seekers to suitable roles and supporting onboarding and retention
- Advocating for candidates by promoting their strengths to employers
- Gathering labour market trends, skills gaps, and growth opportunities
- Working closely with Trainers to match job seekers to work experience, internships, trials, and paid employment
- Supporting clients during their first 6 months of employment
- Conducting employer satisfaction surveys and documenting success stories
- Facilitating individual or small group sessions on job search strategies and industry expectations
- Collaborating with Work and Income, Red Cross, English Language Partners, and other key agencies
- Maintaining accurate records and contributing to reporting for funders and stakeholders
- Building trusting relationships with participants, families, and community leaders
- Working respectfully across cultures, languages and faiths.
Who you are
You may come from recruitment, employment services, career coaching, community engagement, sales, or another role where you’ve supported people into work or built strong relationships with employers.
You will bring:
- Excellent relationship‑building and communication skills
- Awareness of employer priorities and familiarity with regional employment networks
- Understanding of the refugee journey and common resettlement challenges
- Cultural humility and experience working with diverse communities
- Strong problem‑solving, strategic planning, and advocacy skills
- Competence with digital tools (Office suite)
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage time effectively
- A full NZ driver licence
- Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience (desirable)
People from refugee backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Why this role matters
This role has a direct impact on people’s confidence, independence, and long‑term settlement outcomes. You will build deep connections with communities who bring rich cultural knowledge and resilience, and your work will help create sustainable employment pathways that transform lives.
To apply
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To be considered applicants must apply via Seek website. To apply, select the Apply Now button under the vacancy to fill out the application form and upload your CV and Cover Letter.
To make a confidential inquiry and learn more about this position, email susan.clare@crf.org.nz
Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand (NZ citizenship, resident visa, or valid work visa). Applications close at 5pm on 26/10/2026.