Senior Advisor, Recruitment Services

2 weeks ago

Wellington City, New Zealand Ministry of Education NZ Full time

Job Type: Fixed Term
- Location: Wellington, NZ

**Help shape the future of Education**
- We work to _**_shape _**_an _**_education _**_system that delivers _**_equitable_**_ and _**_excellent outcomes_**

Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for our students in our education system.

**About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga**

We are on the lookout for a Senior Advisor to join our Recruitment Services team on a six-month fixed-term contract. In this role, you will take the lead in providing specialist and hands-on recruitment support to managers—helping them attract and hire top talent. You will also contribute to shaping effective recruitment frameworks and processes across the organisation.

The role focuses on:

- Partnering with people leaders to deliver expert recruitment advice and support.
- Coaching hiring managers to build confidence and capability in recruitment and selection—while upholding public service responsibilities including Te Tiriti obligations.
- Managing relationships with external recruitment providers when needed.

**About you | Mōhou ake**

To be successful in this role, you’ll be working collaboratively with key internal and external stakeholders, developing relationships at all levels of management. You’ll bring a proactive, solutions-focused mindset and a commitment to inclusive hiring practices.

You will also offer:

- 5+ years’ experience in corporate internal recruitment environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Confidence working with enterprise-wide systems such as SAP SuccessFactors to support recruitment processes.
- A collaborative mindset and ability to work closely alongside other teams to deliver joined-up people solutions.
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach to resourcing challenges.
- A commitment to inclusive hiring practices and continuous improvement
- The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

**About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake**

Te Pou Rangatōpū | Corporate business group has two key roles which operate together:

- keeping the Ministry safe by delivering essential Ministry-wide statutory and corporate functions and
- delivering improvements to how the Ministry works, so we can achieve our priorities and support the Ministry to deliver the current Government’s priorities.

Recruitment Services is one of the enabling functions which sits within the group and provides advice and delivers on recruitment and talent needs.

**Are you ready to make a difference? | Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi?**

If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and resume by using the ‘apply' button. In your cover letter we’d like to know about you, your values, and anything else you’d like to share. We’re keen to understand your motivations, strengths, skills, and the diverse perspectives you will bring to the role.

**Applications close Midnight - Thursday 14 August 2025**
- We want our people to feel valued for their unique qualities and have a sense of belonging. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know._

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