Advisor Talent Acquisition

Overview

Join NZTA as an Advisor Talent Acquisition!

Are you motivated by finding the right people for the right opportunities?

Join our talent acquisition team and help shape the future of New Zealand's transport workforce.

You'll work with passionate colleagues, deliver smart recruitment solutions, and build strong relationships across NZTA.

If you're ready to make an impact, grow your skills, and be part of a team that's moving Aotearoa forward, this is the place for you.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

As an Advisor Talent Acquisition, you'll deliver best-in-class recruitment services by partnering with business leaders to understand and meet their resourcing needs.

You will play a key role in delivering recruitment solutions ensuring we attract the right people for a wide variety of roles across NZTA.

Among your responsibilities you will support volume recruitment for our busy call centre, playing an important role in attracting and selecting top talent for our frontline teams.

There's also the opportunity to assist with graduate recruitment for our emerging professionals programme, helping to nurture and develop future leaders at NZTA.

Building strong relationships is at the heart of this role working collaboratively with internal stakeholders, enhancing our employment brand and reputation, and making us a destination employer in the transport sector.

To view a copy of the position description, click here.

O Pumanawa | What we\'re looking for

We're looking for someone who can bring the following skills and experience :

Experience in end-to-end recruitment, including volume recruitment.

Hands-on recruitment experience, including sourcing, screening, and selection.

Strong administration and organisational skills.

Comfortable using recruitment systems and sourcing tools.

Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Committed to diversity, inclusion, and gender equality in recruitment practices.

We also look for a knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Maori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Maori; and a knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) as it applies in the public sector.

He aha te take e uru ai koe ki a matou?

| So, why join us?

Our people are proud to be part of creating a better New Zealand.

We're searching for candidates who share our passion for people, communities, and the environment—and who are ready to contribute their unique skills to shape a better future.

At NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, you\'ll be part of an organisation where the different backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences of our people are celebrated.

We want you to feel like you belong here - valued, respected, and empowered to bring your whole self to work.

From five weeks annual leave through to Life, Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance for our permanent employees – you will be well looked after here.

Our benefits are designed to support our people and provide a happy, healthy and high-performing environment.

We take a principle-based approach to flexibility that enables our people and their People Leaders to discuss and agree the arrangements that work best for the individual, the team, and the organisation.

And whether it's on-the-job experience, signing up to a course, coaching opportunities, or secondments to other roles within NZTA – you can build a varied and successful career with us and grow your potential.

Ready to make a difference?

If you're looking for a role where you can grow, innovate, and help shape the future of New Zealand's transport workforce, we'd love to hear from you!

Me pehea te tuku tono | How to apply

Please click apply to upload your CV and cover letter detailing your suitability for the role.

Ra Katinga | Applications close

24 September 2025

For further information, email :

To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values.

Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications.

We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.

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