Recruitment Partner - Fixed-term

• Based in Waitaha Canterbury
• Fixed-term, full-time role for 12 months (parental leave cover)
• Champion a culture of engagement, inclusion, and continuous improvement

At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora we are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of all New Zealanders. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Recruitment Advisor to join our Recruitment team on a 12-month fixed-term parental leave cover, covering our Specialist Mental Health portfolio based in Waitaha Canterbury.

This is an exciting opportunity to partner closely with our Specialist Mental Health services across Waitaha Canterbury, supporting the attraction, recruitment, and appointment of critical clinical and non-clinical roles that enable the delivery of high-quality care to our communities.

About the role

We are looking for a recruiter who truly understands what it takes to attract, engage, and secure great talent. This is a role for someone who thrives on building relationships, thinking creatively about attraction strategies, and partnering with leaders to solve workforce challenges.

You will be the trusted recruitment partner for Specialist Mental Health services across Waitaha Canterbury, providing expert advice and end to end recruitment support to hiring managers, clinical leaders, and candidates.

You will:

• lead recruitment campaigns across specialist Mental Health services
• partner with hiring managers to develop recruitment and attraction strategies
• build talent pipelines for hard-to-fill and critical workforce roles
• provide expert advice on recruitment best practice, selection methodologies, and candidate assessment
• support international and domestic attraction initiatives
• deliver an exceptional hiring manager experience
• promote equitable recruitment practices that support Health NZ's commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• significant recruitment, talent acquisition, or HR advisory experience
• three or more years experience in agency or internal recruitment
• proven experience managing end-to-end recruitment in a complex environment
• strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
• confidence influencing and advising leaders at all levels
• experience developing sourcing and attraction strategies for hard-to-fill roles
• excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• a collaborative approach and commitment to continuous improvement
• an understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and a genuine commitment to equity in recruitment.

Why join us?

• Be part of a supportive and high-performing recruitment team
• Contribute to workforce initiatives that directly support Mental Health services
• Flexible and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities to lead innovative attraction and recruitment projects
• Make a meaningful impact on the health outcomes of our communities

How to apply

To apply please click 'apply now'. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Wednesday, 7 October 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Lily Simons, Recruitment Lead [email protected]

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