Recruitment Advisor

Challenging yet rewarding role, making a difference for Healthcare in NZ

• Working for New Zealand's largest employer

This is an exciting opportunity to join Health New Zealand and play a crucial role in recruitment, directly contributing to achieving national health targets. There is a lot of scope to really make this role your own!

As a Recruitment Advisor, you will provide operational recruitment guidance, advice, and support to people leaders. You will be responsible for delivering candidate-centric recruitment services, ensuring a seamless experience for both candidates and hiring managers. Additionally, you will support junior team members and lead portfolio-specific projects and recruitment events.

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 and eager to shape a new organisational culture that promotes innovation, inclusivity, and excellence, and have a passion for being directly involved in initiatives aimed at improving the healthcare system, then this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the full recruitment process of all specific clinical and non-clinical roles from sourcing to onboarding.
• To work closely with clinicians to understand the vacancies you are recruiting to.
• Deliver recruitment services that align with workforce strategies
• Provide advice on sourcing and candidate attraction strategies
• Coach hiring managers on best practices in recruitment and assessment methods.
• Ensure timely communication and support for candidates throughout the recruitment process.
• Participate in health sector employment initiatives and recruitment events.

About the Team / Service / Location

Health New Zealand is transforming. In the recruitment space we are focusing on national and local strategies that will change our game in candidate attraction, branding and process improvement and we need innovative recruiters to help deliver that promise! You'll have autonomy to run your portfolio but have fantastic support from a strong team, who laugh a lot, but also relish in the challenge of finding & hiring great health professionals for our front-line services - rewarding job purpose and satisfaction in one!

This is a 12 month fixed term role, based at either Palmerston North Hospital or Whanganui hospital. The role will primarily manage recruitment of Whanganui vacancies so there will be travel involved if you are based in Palmerston North.

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About You

To succeed in this role, you will have :

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant field and / or equivalent experience in a recruitment or talent role.
• Relevant experience in an advisory position in recruitment
• Knowledge of NZ legislation and its application in a large, complex organisation.
• Experience working in the public health sector is preferred.
• Strong relationship management skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Proven ability to engage effectively in face-to-face communication across a wide range of stakeholders.
• Experience using social media and other platforms as a strategic tool for recruitment and employer branding.

We are looking for someone who is resilient, innovative, and passionate about improving the healthcare system.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa / New Zealand.

At Health New Zealand, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and excellence. We value diversity and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all.

How to Apply

To apply please click “ apply now .” All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 7 December2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Peter Lowndes on

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Job details

Job Reference : Job Reference :

Location :

North Island - Manawatu / Whanganui - Palmerston North

North Island - Manawatu / Whanganui - Whanganui

Job type :

Job type : Fixed Term

Expertise :

Non-clinical - Human Resources - Human Resources

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