Recruitment Advisorat Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waikato -
About the RoleJoin a fastpaced, peoplefocused 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 candidatecentric recruitment services that ensure a seamless experience for both candidates and hiring managers.Youll work alongside six experienced colleagues, each managing their own portfolio aligned by workforce, while partnering with hiring managers to deliver highquality 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, futurefocused, 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 ResponsibilitiesManage the endtoend 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 bestpractice 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 immigrationrelated processes and ensure compliance with relevant policies and documentation.
Click here to view the position description. About the TeamYoull join a collaborative, valuesled recruitment team that support one another, share expertise, and stay connected through regular catchups and monthly team lunches.We work closely with recruitment colleagues across the country and partner with our People & Culture teams to deliver a consistent, highquality candidate experience.In a time of organisational change, we remain adaptable and focused, backing each other through complexity while delivering great service. About HamiltonWaikato 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 youProven experience managing the recruitment lifecycle, ideally in a complex or highvolume environment.Strong relationshipbuilding and coaching skills, with the ability to support and guide hiring managers.Commitment to delivering a highquality, candidatecentric experience across all stages of recruitment.Sound understanding of bestpractice recruitment, including diversity, equity, and health equity principles.Excellent communication, judgement, and problemsolving skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity.Ability to manage competing priorities with resilience and adaptability, particularly during organisational change.
Working at Health New ZealandHealth 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 ApplyTo 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 14 June 2026.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Rachael Devey at Rachael.Devey@TeWhatuOra.govt.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.