Coordinator Talent Advisory

Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI); Wellington; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Wellington is seeking a proactive Coordinator – Talent Advisory. The role involves organizing recruitment processes, managing interview logistics, and supporting Talent Advisers. Ideal for candidates with 1-3 years of experience in HR or recruitment coordination. Benefits include additional leave days and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Additional MPI leave days

Career development opportunities

Annual Wellness payment

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years’ experience in a recruitment coordinator or HR support role.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Arrange interview logistics and manage pre-employment checks.
• Support recruitment initiatives and projects.
• Handle monthly recruitment finances and reporting.

Skills

Natural communicator

Organisational skills

Customer-focused mindset

Confidence with systems and tools

Tools

Applicant tracking systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Job title: Coordinator – Talent Advisory
Role type: Permanent, full time
Location: Wellington City
Salary band & range: GSR H $60,750 to $80,333 depending on skills and experience
(Salary midpoint for this position $70,402 per annum)

About the Role - Kōrero mō te Tūranga

We\'re looking for a proactive and organised Coordinator to join our high-performing Talent Advisory team at Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI). This opportunity has come about due to the internal progression of our current Coordinator, a reflection of the great learning and development opportunities within our team.

As a Coordinator – Talent Advisory, you\'ll play a key role in supporting areas of the recruitment process. From arranging interviews logistics, managing pre-employment checks and responding to general recruitment enquiries. You\'ll work closely with Talent Advisers, hiring managers and candidates to ensure every interaction is timely, professional, and people focused.

You will also lead all monthly recruitment finances, and ad hoc reporting on behalf of the team. As a part of ongoing continuous improvement, you will have the opportunity to support initiatives and projects.

This is a varied and busy role where no two days are the same. You\'ll need to be confident juggling multiple priorities, have strong attention to detail, and bring a proactive, can-do attitude to everything you do.

This role is office based in Wellington City.

About You - Mōu

This is a great opportunity for an early in career recruitment coordinator, HR administrator, or a similar support role with around 1 to 3 years\' experience.

What we\'re looking for:

• A natural communicator – clear, professional and warm, with the ability to tailor your approach to difference audiences.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills with a strong eye for detail.
• A customer-focused mindset and a collaborative working style.
• Confidence using systems and tools (e.g. applicant tracking systems, Microsoft Office).
• A genuine interest in people and a desire to support great hiring outcome.

About the Team - Mō tō mātou Rōpū

You'll work alongside a supportive team of Advisers and Senior Advisers who bring a range of skills and experience. You'll be part of a collaborative team that values continuous improvement, delivery, and a bit of fun along the way. We're proud of the work we do to support MPI\'s mission and are looking for someone who shares our commitment to service and delivery.

About MPI - Mō Te Manatū Ahu Matua

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) partners with New Zealand\'s food and fibre sector to be the world\'s most trusted provider of high-value food and fibre products.

Benefits of working at MPI - Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Ahu Matua

• Additional MPI leave days
• Career development and internal opportunities across the branch and organisation
• Annual Wellness payment

Are you ready to make a difference? - Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi whaitake?

We are committed to being a good partner under Te Tiriti o Waitangi which includes working closely with iwi, hapū, whānau and hāpori. We aspire to reflect the diverse communities we serve, so we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, and identities. As an organisation, we are committed to making Manatū Ahu Matua Ministry for Primary Industries a great place to work for all.

In your cover letter we\'d like to know about you, your values; your interest and motivations for this role; the abilities, strengths, personal attributes, and diverse perspectives you will bring to the role and this organisation, which may have also been gained outside of the workforce.

To view the position description and/or apply online, please click “APPLY FOR THIS JOB” or visit the MPI Careers Site. To apply, you must hold the right to work in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain it – click here to find out more about work visa eligibility and options.

Applications close at midnight on Wednesday 15th October.

If you have any questions about the role, please email [e-mail]

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