Candidate Experience Recruiter (Fixed-Term)

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Auckland; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Hato Hone St John in Auckland, New Zealand is seeking a Recruitment Coordinator on a fixed-term contract through October 2027. You will support the recruitment team by delivering a people-first experience, from sourcing talent to coordinating interviews and managing pre-employment checks.

The role focuses on frontline operational and clinical teams, requiring ongoing engagement and relationship management with a diverse workforce.

Qualifications

• Experience as Candidate Manager or Recruitment Coordinator in internal or agency settings.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on candidate experience.
• Proficient with recruitment systems and digital tools; highly organized.

Responsibilities

• Call and screen candidates to assess fit and guide them through the process.
• Sourcing via job boards, social media, and networks to initiate conversations.
• Coordinate interviews and support hiring managers to keep processes on track.
• Manage pre-employment checks (vetting, references, role requirements).
• Support info evenings, assessment centres, and community career events.
• Maintain ready talent pools in the CRM for paid and volunteer roles.
• Assist Recruitment Advisors as needed.

Skills

Candidate management

People-person

Tech-savvy

Organized

Candidate experience

Tools

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

CRM software

Job description

Hato Hone St John in Auckland, New Zealand is seeking a Recruitment Coordinator on a fixed-term contract through October 2027. You will support the recruitment team by delivering a people-first experience, from sourcing talent to coordinating interviews and managing pre-employment checks.

The role focuses on frontline operational and clinical teams, requiring ongoing engagement and relationship management with a diverse workforce.