Fixed Term

New Zealand Police is working with the community to make New Zealanders be safe and feel safe. With over 13,000 staff, we provide policing services 24 hours a day, every day. We operate by land, sea and air, manage over 860,000 emergency calls a year and are always actively preventing crime and crashes.

We’re working towards specific goals and targets that highlight our intent to work collaboratively with iwi and communities, other government sectors and business partners to deliver ‘Our Business’ and achieve long-term change.

Recruitment Coordinator, it starts with you
- Based at Tauranga South Police Station
- 12 month Fixed Term Contract (parental leave cover)
- JR 4781227

About the role
We are looking for the newest member of our Police recruiting family to join our team recruiting new Police Officers for Police Districts across New Zealand.
Priority will be given to applicants experienced in recruitment and HR coordination, but customer service, attention to detail, effective workload management and pride in what you do are the key traits we’re looking for.
Our recruitment team work in a fast paced and high-volume environment, where attention to the smallest details, observation, and adherence to one of the most robust recruitment processes in NZ is paramount.
As a Recruitment Coordinator you will be the first point of contact for our applicants, and as such you will be able to build rapport, communicate our standards and process, and problem solve any initial questions an applicant has.
This is a highly varied position - you'll spend time with Police in district 'getting to know the business' initially and in an ongoing capacity, so you will be required be able to articulate and present yourself well, to a highly varied group of sworn and non-sworn stakeholders. You will have the skills to initiate phone conversations, screen and vet police applicants, support with assessment activities, and accurately keep our records up to date.
You will utilise a range of technologies to manage key phases of the recruitment process and deliver high-quality outcomes. A high grade of computer literacy is essential. You will jump between screens, and databases, and be able to pull data and have sound all-round administrative skills.
This is a rare opportunity for an individual who is passionate about changing the face of NZ Police, contributing to a positive and empowering culture, join a highly successful brand, and an established, supportive (and fun) team.
Whilst Te Reo is not prerequisite to apply, a broad cultural competency is. The capacity to bring your own cultural background, language or life skills will be highly valued and supported.

What you’ll bring
Being part of the Police whānau is about being our best to ensure our communities are safe and feel safe.
Our Core Competencies provide a shared understanding of the behaviours, leadership and technical competence required for success at each level of Police.
Whilst we are looking for skills, knowledge and experience relevant to the role, we also place high importance on your state of mind, the alignment of your values with ours, your ability to contribute to and build high performing teams, and the way that you lead yourself or others.

**Key Accountabilities**:

- Effectively supports the end-to-end talent acquisition and recruitment processes through planning, prioritising and organising work to meet deadlines
- Work with a range of technologies to manage key aspects of the recruitment process and ensure the delivery of high-quality outcomes
- Building and maintaining strong relationships across Police
- Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and implementation

This role is set at Individual Contributor level, this means your key purpose is “to deliver or enable others to deliver Our Business”.
We will ask you questions based on “How we will deliver Our Business - Core Competencies” and the appropriate role level, i.e. Individual Contributor.
These questions will be unique and specific to the role, focusing on the aspects the hiring manager believes are most important for that position at the time.

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About us
Our mission is to prevent crime and harm through exceptional policing. Our vision is to be the safest country. Our purpose is to ensure everybody can be safe and feel safe.
Your development is highly valued at NZ Police. Our employees enjoy significant investment in their development not only at an individual level, but also at the team and community of practice level. We work hard to match you with work that will both play to your strengths and challenge you in new ways.
The work you’ll be engaged in is real, tangible work that directly benefits our frontline and communities. Taken all together, this means we can offer you career path opportunities to progress in your chosen profession and become a more well-rounded,