Recruitment Advisor

• Hamilton CBD location
• Full Time | 12 Month Fixed Term
• Support a high impact recruitment team in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

Join a fast‑paced, people‑focused team where your recruitment expertise will help shape talent strategies across a complex and evolving organisation. As a Recruitment Advisor, you will provide strategic and operational recruitment guidance, advice, and support to people leaders, delivering candidate‑centric recruitment services that ensure a seamless experience for both candidates and hiring managers.

You’ll work alongside six experienced colleagues, each managing their own portfolio aligned by workforce, while partnering with hiring managers to deliver high‑quality recruitment support. The role offers variety, autonomy, and the chance to contribute to broader recruitment initiatives and continuous improvement.

Change often brings both challenges and opportunities, and working at Health New Zealand during a period of transformation is no exception. If you are resilient, future‑focused, and eager to help shape an organisational culture that promotes innovation, inclusivity, and excellence, and have a passion for contributing to initiatives that improve the healthcare system, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end‑to‑end recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, advertising, shortlisting, interviewing, and offer processes.
• Provide strategic and operational recruitment advice, aligned with workforce planning and organisational needs.
• Coach and support hiring managers on best‑practice recruitment, including diversity, equity, and health equity considerations.
• Deliver excellent candidate care throughout the process, including relocation support and onboarding.
• Maintain accurate records and reporting in recruitment systems and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support immigration‑related processes and ensure compliance with relevant policies and documentation.

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About the Team

You’ll join a collaborative, values‑led recruitment team that support one another, share expertise, and stay connected through regular catch‑ups and monthly team lunches.

We work closely with recruitment colleagues across the country and partner with our People & Culture teams to deliver a consistent, high‑quality candidate experience. In a time of organisational change, we remain adaptable and focused, backing each other through complexity while delivering great service.

About Hamilton

Waikato Hospital is a major regional hospital in Hamilton and is a leading tertiary teaching hospital located in Hamilton, New Zealand, serving as the regional hub for the Midland area, which includes the Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Lakes, Tairawhiti, and Taranaki districts. With around 722 inpatient beds, 22 operating theatres, and a dedicated outpatient clinic and procedure centre, Waikato Hospital provides comprehensive hospital services, including radiology, laboratory, and pharmacy. As a major teaching hospital with affiliations to the University of Auckland, University of Waikato, and Wintec, it offers a dynamic learning environment and access to research opportunities. The hospital is equipped with advanced diagnostic and treatment facilities located on the Waiora Waikato Hospital Campus, with both road and air ambulance support.

About you

• Proven experience managing the recruitment lifecycle, ideally in a complex or high‑volume environment.
• Strong relationship‑building and coaching skills, with the ability to support and guide hiring managers.
• Commitment to delivering a high‑quality, candidate‑centric experience across all stages of recruitment.
• Sound understanding of best‑practice recruitment, including diversity, equity, and health equity principles.
• Excellent communication, judgement, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity.
• Ability to manage competing priorities with resilience and adaptability, particularly during organisational change.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click “Apply online” or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal before 11:59 pm on 25 March 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Rachael Devey at Rachael.Devey@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.