Recruitment Lead

2 weeks ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
Is this the opportunity you have been waiting for to grow as a recruitment leader in government?

  • Join one of the largest public service Departments in a critical role and team.
  • Don't miss this chance to lead our thriving and fun team and work with awesome leadership.
Ngā kawenga | About the role
This is one of those opportunities that don't come around very often.

Your role as Recruitment Lead - National Office, will grow your leadership capability in our complex yet rewarding government Department.

The mahi is fascinating and demanding and will suit a growth-mindset.

You will gain broad exposure to customers across National Office leadership, building credibility through provision of exceptional strategic recruitment advice.


Our current Recruitment Lead - National Office says:
"I've never experienced a more fulfilling role than this one.

The breadth of opportunities has allowed me to grow as a leader, nurture individual career paths, and collaborate with senior leaders and passionate people dedicated to enhancing outcomes for others.

Plus, the morning tea spread is always incredible
If it weren't for my family's move overseas, I wouldn't dream of leaving this incredible team and organisation".

He kōrero mōu | About you

Our Recruitment Leads find that an empathetic and positive leadership approach fosters an efficient approach to balance the needs of the team and our customers.

The team responds best to a coaching and mentoring style of leadership, and our Recruitment Leads are visible and available for the team of varying experience-levels.

Experience of recruitment leadership in the public service has placed a solid and important foundation for the Recruitment Leads to thrive with a diverse work programme in this fast-paced environment.

Highlights of being in the team are our regular morning teas, trying to get a double 15 in the daily Stuff Quizzes and being a part of a sociable group with a desire to grow and learn together.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
At the heart of your role is the leadership of a truly special group of people.

You will nurture your team's professional development, lead the National Office recruitment work programme, advocate for the team, and contribute to the management of the team's strategic priorities.

This team's kawa is centred around high performance, collaboration and integrity, and your leadership will encourage and inspire these values.

Our job description provides a bigger overview of the day-to-day responsibilities of the role.

Utu ā-tau | Salary

The salary range this role will be appointed to is between $116, $137, Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

Ko wai mātou | About us

Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and is our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whānau, and that of the communities we serve across the motu.

As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship) and whānau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hōkai Rangi.

We're also bringing in new ways of working to help us deliver Hōkai Rangi, with a range of new roles being formed as part of The Pathway Forward Te Ara Whakamua.

It is an exciting time to join us, and we continue to seek out talented individuals who are committed to an inclusive, vibrant workplace.

We recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of individuals, and that of the collective talent in our whānau.

If you share the same passion for our work but feel this opportunity may not be the perfect fit for you, we encourage you to click here.

We look forward to discovering more about you and exploring potential opportunities that align with your interests and skills.


To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience.

Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples which reflect and demonstrate our organisation values.

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