Senior Recruitment and Operations Advisor - SMO

• Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Whanganui District
• Medical Management Unit
• Permanent, Full-Time

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We are on the lookout for applications from recruitment professionals, for the role of Senior Recruitment and Operations Advisor.

As the Senior Recruitment and Operations Advisor, you will be working in our Medical Management Unit team to facilitate the engagement, training, retention, and wellbeing of senior medical staff working in Whanganui Hospital. This involves working with the various specialties lead the end-to-end recruitment process. The role is also responsible for management functions associated with senior medical staff including leave, reimbursement, timesheet approval processes and other administration. This role also facilitates the hospital credentialing processes for individuals and departments and covers the medical management unit in the absence of the team leader.

This is a highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference! We have a supportive culture and team setting and you will find both fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options.

We offer flexible working practices (e.g. we support work life balance and flexible work arrangements whenever possible). This role may require flexibility out of hours and participation in an on-call roster.

The salary range for this position is $80,000 to $90,000 per annum.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our vision is He Hāpori Ora - Thriving Communities, with our mission being 'to improve health and independence through a responsive and integrated health system'.

Whanganui is situated on the west coast of New Zealand's lower North Island. It's location on the historically significant and beautiful Whanganui River, and close proximity to the mountains, makes it ideal for tramping, skiing, fishing and a variety of outdoor adventure pursuits. Whanganui proudly boasts a heritage rich in arts and culture, and excellent educational and sports training facilities. We offer a relaxed lifestyle, affordable housing, an easy commute to work, and an easy two-and-a-half hour drive to New Zealand's capital city, Wellington. Whatever your interests, Whanganui can offer an excellent work / lifestyle balance.

Our population is big enough to support ground-breaking ambitions and small enough for authentic connection. Whanganui's hospitality, like our river, is legendary: we look forward to welcoming you.

For more information on living and working in Whanganui, click here

About you  

Our ideal candidate will have the following:

• Experience in a senior human resources or comparable role is essential, ideally in the healthcare environment
• You must be enthusiastic, self-motivated, highly organised, an excellent communicator and able to prioritise and work autonomously
• Working knowledge of employment legislation, and an eye for detail are essential.

Working at Health New Zealand

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.  

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 6^th June 2025 and we will review applications as they are received, with the possibility of progressing applicants prior to the closing date. Therefore please apply promptly if you are interested.

Please let us know if you need any support of have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.  All applications must be received on-line.  You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be eligible for this position.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Stacey at jobs@wdhb.org.nz  or Business Manager Louise Torr at  Louise.Torr@wdhb.org.nz.

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