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Principal Consultant Strategic Sourcing

Principal Consultant Strategic Sourcing

NZ Transport Agency Waka KotahiWellington, Wellington, New Zealand
1 day ago
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Overview

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As Principal Consultant Strategic Sourcing, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of talent acquisition at NZTA. This is your opportunity to lead innovative sourcing strategies, connect with exceptional candidates, and build robust talent pipelines for key and hard-to-fill roles. You’ll work closely with business leaders and the wider Pūmanawa Tāngata – People and Safety Group, using the latest digital tools and market insights to ensure NZTA attracts and secures the best talent in a highly competitive environment.

You'll join a collaborative and inclusive team that values adaptability and continuous improvement. At NZTA, you’ll be empowered to bring fresh ideas, contribute to a culture where everyone feels they belong, and help shape a positive future for both the organisation and the communities we serve. With a strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the wellbeing of our people, your work will make a meaningful difference across Aotearoa.

A copy of the position description can be found here.

Ō Pūmanawa | What we're looking for

Responsibilities

  • Lead innovative talent sourcing and connect top candidates with NZTA.
  • Make a real impact by partnering with leaders to shape NZTA’s future workforce.
  • Join a values-driven team committed to inclusion and wellbeing.

Qualifications

  • Proactive and strategic talent sourcing professional with recent and demonstrable experience in talent sourcing—ideally within agency or in-house environments.
  • Experience using the latest sourcing tools, digital platforms, and market mapping techniques.
  • Ability to engage both active and passive talent, develop robust pipelines, and deliver high-quality candidates.

    • About Us

    Pūmanawa Tāngata - People and Safety | The purpose of our group is to :

  • Provide modern, fit for purpose people and safety related systems, processes, and services for NZTA, as an enabler of capabilities needed now, and in the future, so we can make better business decisions, deliver all our functions and achieve our strategy.
  • Lead the strategic priority of making a step change in culture and leadership.
  • Team Purpose : To provide best in class talent acquisition expertise and advice to NZTA through partnering with Business leaders to understand their current and future resourcing and capability needs.

    • How to apply

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

    Rā Katinga | Applications close : 26 October 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.

    Remainder : We may begin shortlisting as we receive applications and may withdraw the advertising at any time. We encourage early applications.

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