Adviser, Talent Advisory

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Job Description

Overview

Adviser, Talent Advisory | Permanent, full-time

Location : Wellington City

Salary band & range : GSR F $76,463 to $101,967 depending on skills and experience (midpoint for this position is $89,215 per annum)

About the Role – Korero mo te Turanga

Are you ready to take the next step in your recruitment career?

Our Talent Advisory team, part of the People & Capability directorate, is looking for a motivated Adviser to join us.

This is a varied and rewarding role where you\'ll manage your own recruitment portfolio and work closely with business leaders to support smart hiring decisions.

The people we hire directly influence the ability to deliver on MPI\'s strategic goals.

You\'ll play a key role in ensuring we attract the talent needed to contribute to these goals.

As an Adviser, you will :

Partner with leaders to understand current and future talent needs

Guide hiring managers through the full recruitment lifecycle

Use talent insights to advise on supply and demand of particular roles

Ensure we attract, select, and appoint high-quality candidates

You'll also have opportunities to contribute to a range of projects, present to leadership teams, and facilitate team discussions around how we continue to improve our service.

About You – Mou

This is a great opportunity for an early in career recruitment Coordinator or Adviser, with around 1 to 3 years of relevant experience.

You will bring a genuine interest in recruitment, with experience in agency and / or internal environments across the full recruitment lifecycle.

You will be confident juggling multiple priorities, and know how to advise, educate, and influence stakeholders — all while keeping the candidate and hiring manager experience front of mind.

You will bring strong communication and relationship-building skills and be comfortable presenting to different audiences.

We are looking for someone organised, proactive, and great at managing a busy workload.

About the Team – Mo to matou Ropu

You'll report to the Principal Adviser Talent Advisory and work alongside a supportive team of Advisers and Senior Advisers who bring a range of recruitment skills and experience.

We\'re a close-knit team that values collaboration, learning, and having fun.

We share ideas, support each other, and take pride in delivering great outcomes for our people and candidates.

About MPI – Mo Te Manatu Ahu Matua

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) partners with New Zealand\'s food and fibre sector to be the world\'s most sustainable provider of high-value food and primary products.

Benefits of working at MPI – Nga hua o te mahi i te Manatu Ahu Matua

Additional MPI leave days

Career development and internal opportunities across the business unit and organisation

Annual Wellness payment

Are you ready to make a difference?

We are committed to being a good partner under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, working closely with iwi, hapu, whanau and hapori.

We aspire to reflect the diverse communities we serve, so we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities.

As an organisation, we are committed to making Manitu Ahu Matua MPI a great place to work for all.

In your cover letter, please tell us about yourself, your values; your interest and motivations for this role; the abilities, strengths, personal attributes, and diverse perspectives you will bring to the role and organisation, including experiences gained outside the workforce.

To view the position description and / or apply online, please click "APPLY FOR THIS JOB" or visit the MPI Careers Site.

To apply, you must hold the right to work in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain it.

Application closing date : Applications close at midnight on Sunday 14 September 2025

If you have any questions about the role, please email

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