Recruitment Coordinator (Fixed Term)

Recruitment Coordinator, Richmond Health Hub (Nelson) OR Wairau Hospital (Blenheim), Fixed Term Full-time

• We have an exciting opportunity for a newly created, full-time (40 hours per week) Recruitment Coordinator position on a 6-month fixed-term basis.
• This position offers flexibility to be based either at Wairau Hospital in Blenheim or at our Richmond Health Hub in Nelson, supporting recruitment activity across the Nelson Marlborough district.

About the Role

As a Recruitment Coordinator, you will be the first point of contact for managers, candidates, and employees, delivering exceptional customer service and recruitment support throughout the end-to-end recruitment process.

This fast-paced and rewarding role will see you coordinating recruitment activities, managing candidate records, supporting hiring managers with recruitment systems and processes, and helping to create a positive experience for candidates at every stage of their recruitment journey. You will play a vital role in ensuring our services can attract and appoint the talented people needed to support healthcare across the Nelson Marlborough district.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment and advertising activities across your portfolio.
• Provide timely support and advice to candidates, managers, and employees.
• Draft and publish advertisements and ensure position descriptions meet organisational standards.
• Support managers with vacancy approvals and recruitment processes.
• Maintain recruitment systems and ensure candidate information is up to date.
• Produce recruitment reporting and maintain tracking information.
• Provide guidance to managers on recruitment systems and processes.
• Work collaboratively with the wider Recruitment and People & Culture teams to deliver a seamless recruitment service.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Secondary school qualification (NZQA Level 3 or equivalent).
• At least 2 years' experience in a recruitment administration or similar.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment administration processes.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Outstanding customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• A collaborative, adaptable, and solutions-focused approach

The successful applicant must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time of applying.

Working at Health New Zealand

At Health New Zealand, you'll be part of a team committed to improving health outcomes for our communities. We value diversity, inclusion, continuous improvement, and creating an environment where our people can thrive. We are committed to strengthening Māori health outcomes and supporting equitable access to healthcare for all New Zealanders.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about providing outstanding customer service, enjoy building relationships, and thrive in a busy recruitment environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Please apply online by 06 August 2026 or email Lily Simons Recruitment Team Lead lily.simons@tewhatuora.govt.nz for further information.

Job ref: R1N26-205

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

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.

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