Senior Recruitment Advisor, Senior Medical Officers - Tauranga and Hamilton

• Location: Tauranga and Hamilton               
• Employment type: Permanent Fulltime 
• Challenging yet rewarding role, making a difference for Healthcare in NZ 
• Working for New Zealand's largest employer  

This is an exciting opportunity to join Health New Zealand and play a crucial role in recruiting our senior medical 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. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for the full recruitment process of Senior Medical Officers from sourcing to onboarding. 

• To 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. 

About the Team/Service/ Location  

Health NZ Recruitment is transforming, and we are in a period of change. Two roles have become vacant in the SMO portfolios in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato recruitment teams.  

For more information on living and working in Bay of Plenty click here and for Waikato click here  

About You: 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. 

Working at Health New Zealand  

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.  

At Health New Zealand, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and excellence. We value diversity and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all. 

How to Apply  

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 14 May 2025. Please outline in your cover letter what role you are applying to. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Beth Te Nahu on beth.tenahu@tewhatuora.govt.nz for the Waikato opportunity or Janeen Major on janeen.major@tewhatuora.govt.nz for the Bay of Plenty opportunity. 

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