We are not a recruiter
We are a movement!
Work that works for all
Our Story
After a decade building a successful leadership career, she was watching skilled, capable women quietly disappear from the workforce. Not because they wanted to. But because the system wasn't built for them. In July 2022, Mela decided to stop waiting for someone else to fix it.
From her living room, with two babies in tow, she founded Jobs for Mums - not as a job board, but as a movement. A community built on the belief that no one should have to choose between a career they love and a family they cherish.
Five years on, Jobs for Mums has grown into New Zealand's leading platform for flexible, family-friendly employment - connecting thousands of talented people with employers who actually get it.
What we do
Jobs for Mums is an award-winning social enterprise — and we're just getting started.
For employers, we're your competitive edge. The parents and caregivers in our community are skilled, motivated, and ready to contribute. By listing with us, you're not just filling a role - you're tapping into New Zealand's largest underutilised talent pool and showing the world what a truly inclusive workplace looks like. .
The problem we're solving
Mothers represent the country's largest untapped talent pool skilled, experienced professionals who are either out of work entirely or working far below their potential.
KNOW MORE
Global women NZ outline a number of solutions to addressing this problem including; flexible work, nurturing inclusive cultures and minimising the bias at all.
- On 26 August 2020, Statistics NZ announced that the gender pay gap in NZ was 9.5 percent.
- 80% of the gender pay gap is attributed to the motherhood penalty
- Supporting mums in the workplace is key to solving the talent shortage
- Equal opportunities for women in the workforce and reaching 50% participation by 2030 can boost Aotearoa’s GDP by 9%, or $20bn-$40bn.
Family-Friendly Employment is a TOP United Nations Priority as part of their Sustainability goals.
OUR VISION
Our Values
WE BREAK DOWN BARRIERS:
We don't do things the way they've always been done. We challenge, question, and push for better because the status quo isn't working for enough people.
WE HAVE LIVES:
Our own team works flexibly. We're not going to champion work-life balance for others and then ignore it ourselves.
WE TAKE THE LONG VIEW:
Quick wins don't build movements. We invest in deep relationships with our people, our partners, and our community because lasting change takes time and trust.
WE LEAD BY EXAMPLE:
We believe that showing what's possible is more powerful than telling people what to do. So we build the workplace we want to see in the world.
Principal Partners
BUILDING A MORE DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE FUTURE
Making an impact on diversity, equity and inclusion can’t be done alone. That’s why we partner with organisations and communities that share our vision for a future where everyone has equal opportunity to find a job they love. Our partnerships allow us to amplify our values and give companies and job-seekers a head start towards growth.
