Employment Manager

About the Role

The Welfare and Self-Reliance Department seeks an experienced Employment Manager to lead employment services across the Pacific Area. This permanent full-time position, based at the Pacific Area Office in Auckland, New Zealand, supports Church members in improving their self-reliance through employment, self-employment, education, and learning opportunities. Reporting to the Area WSR Manager, the role contributes to the Church’s goal of advancing spiritual and temporal well-being by providing strategic leadership, operational oversight, and workforce development support to employees, volunteers, missionaries, and local leaders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the delivery of employment support services to Church members throughout the Pacific Area by understanding local employment trends and community needs.
• Develop and implement employment strategies that align with Church priorities while addressing specific national labor market conditions.
• Recruit, train, and oversee employment services staff to provide both online and in-person assistance fostering greater self-reliance through employment and entrepreneurship.
• Facilitate networking by sharing job leads, community resources, and employment pathways with members and leaders.
• Build and maintain partnerships with government agencies, employers, industry groups, educational institutions, and community organizations to enhance employment opportunities.
• Collaborate with local leaders, WSR Managers, missionaries, volunteers, finance, HR, and other stakeholders to improve program effectiveness and member employment outcomes.
• Manage budgets, monitor performance indicators, establish goals, and ensure compliance with Church policies and procedures.
• Organize career expos, employment fairs, and employer engagement events; use digital platforms and online networks to link job seekers with employers and expand professional connections.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Education, Finance, or related fields; Master’s degree preferred, complemented by at least 10 years of relevant professional experience or equivalent combination of education, certifications, and industry expertise.
• Proven leadership skills managing diverse, geographically spread teams including employees, volunteers, and missionaries.
• Successful track record in recruiting, mentoring, coaching, and motivating teams to achieve organizational objectives.
• Experience collaborating with mid to upper management or involvement in entrepreneurial startups, sales, marketing, or business development.
• Deep understanding of employment, education, self-reliance, workforce development concepts, and relevant employment laws.
• Ability to translate strategic priorities into actionable operational plans, manage budgets, and deliver measurable results.
• Strong analytical, communication, stakeholder engagement, influencing, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and reporting tools; capacity to manage multiple priorities and travel as needed.
• Fluent English skills aligned with Church workforce standards.

Additional Information

• Job identification number: 376449
• Category: Education
• Location: 11 Huron Street, Auckland, New Zealand (No local candidates preferred)
• Application deadline: August 7, 2026
• Role type: Full-time, Regular employee position
• Number of openings: 1
• Note: This listing may close anytime without prior notice.

For further insight into the benefits of Church employment, generally, please consult Church employment resources despite no direct application links provided with this description.