Senior Recruitment Advisor

Location: Hawke’s Bay Hospital, Employment type: Permanent Fulltime

Challenging yet rewarding role, making a difference for Healthcare in NZ. This is an exciting opportunity to join Health New Zealand and play a crucial role in recruiting our Mental Health Clinicians, Allied Professionals and Administration staff, directly contributing to achieving national health targets.

As a Senior Recruitment Advisor, you will provide strategic and 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 mentor and support junior team members and lead portfolio-specific projects and recruitment events.

Change often brings both challenges and opportunities, and working at Health NZ 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.

• Responsible for the full recruitment process from sourcing to onboarding.
• Work closely with clinicians to understand the vacancies you are recruiting to.
• Deliver recruitment services that align with workforce strategies and professional registration requirements.
• 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.
• Proven ability to engage effectively in face-to-face communication across a wide range of stakeholders.
• Experience using social media platforms as a strategic tool for recruitment and employer branding.

About the Team/Service/Location: Based in Hawke’s Bay, our recruitment team supports Health New Zealand by attracting skilled Mental Health Clinicians, Allied Health professionals, and Administration staff. As part of New Zealand’s largest employer, we contribute directly to national health outcomes while working in a region known for its strong sense of community, cultural richness, and natural beauty. Our team is collaborative, purpose-driven, and committed to making a real impact in the healthcare sector.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant field and/or equivalent experience in a senior recruitment or talent role.
• Five years of 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.

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

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 27th July 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Darlene Banks on Darlene.Banks@hbdhb.govt.nz. We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.