Recruitment Advisorat Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) -
- Waikato HubHigh-volume, frontline recruitment focusJoin a diverse and evolving team across the upper North IslandNgā kawenga | About the roleFull-time Permanent RoleAt Ara Poutama Aotearoa
- Department of Corrections, our people are driven by purpose.
The work is meaningful, fast-paced, and makes a real difference.As a Recruitment Advisor, you'll deliver end-to-end recruitment across custodial environments, working closely with Hiring Managers and candidates.This is a hands-on role with real ownership, where you can influence outcomes and contribute to frontline workforce capability.This role supports Waikeria Prison and Waikato Hub (Auckland Womens Corrections Facility), with some broader regional support as required.
Your focus will be high-volume frontline recruitment, particularly Corrections Officers.You'll lead assessment centres, and deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes in a structured, fast-paced environment.You will take ownership of building and maintaining strong candidate pipelines to meet ongoing and future workforce demands.You'll also support attraction activity across the Waikato region, including events and information sessions (some outside standard hours).You will be supported by a dedicated Candidate Coordinator, enabling you to focus on delivery, stakeholder engagement and recruitment outcomes.What you'll be doingDeliver end-to-end recruitment across volume and specialist rolesPartner with stakeholders on recruitment planning and deliveryLead high-volume assessment centres Ensuring compliance across recruitment processes, and delivered to a high standard, including oversight of police vetting and reference checks.Work within systems, checklists, and audit frameworksDeliver candidate feedback and provide strong candidate careSupport attraction activity and represent Ara Poutama at eventsHe kōrero mōu | About youYou bring professionalism, integrity, and sound judgement.
You're reliable, respectful, and contribute positively to team culture.You're solutions-focused, confident working at pace, and able to maintain high standards in a structured environment.Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experienceExperience in high-volume recruitment (ideally frontline or operational roles)Ability to manage workload and competing prioritiesExperience facilitating assessment centresStrong attention to detail and process disciplineConfidence engaging with stakeholders and providing guidanceAbility to influence and hold boundaries where neededStrong problem-solving skills and accountabilityTeam-oriented with a collaborative approachConfident in public-facing environmentsCultural awareness and openness to Te Tiriti, tikanga, and te reo MāoriAbility to work onsite at Waikeria Prison minimum of two days per weekFlexibility for travel and occasional after-hours workNgā painga | The benefitsMidpoint: $89,225 | Range: $75,842- $107,070.
- Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Māori in correctional facilities.
As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whānau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hōkai Rangi strategy.We value inclusion and diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve.
We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.Apply nowApply via our careers site with a CV and cover letter.Closes: 11pm Thursday 4th June 2026Contact: Lesly.Tito@corrections.govt.nz