Healthcare Recruitment Coordinator (Fixed-Term)

Canterbury District Health Board; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Canterbury invites applications for a Recruitment Coordinator to support recruitment across Canterbury and the West Coast. You’ll work with Recruitment Advisors, hiring managers and candidates, handling reporting, documentation and onboarding for multiple portfolios.

This fixed-term role runs through March 2027, with an immediate start. You’ll help keep processes running smoothly in a busy environment, contributing to workforce delivery and continuous

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment coordination, HR administration or a similar fast-paced administrative role.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and confidence in data reporting.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder relationship skills.
• Experience working with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) or HR systems advantageous.
• Proactive and positive approach with a willingness to support others.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end recruitment across multiple portfolios.
• Maintain and coordinate recruitment reporting and workforce data.
• Prepare and issue offer letters and employment documentation.
• Coordinate pre-employment checks and onboarding activities.
• Monitor recruitment workflows and keep systems accurate and up to date.
• Follow up with Recruitment Advisors and hiring managers on outstanding actions.
• Assist with interview coordination and scheduling.
• Provide administrative and project support to Recruitment Advisors and Team Leaders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and recruitment processes.

Skills

Recruitment coordination

HR administration

Excel

Data reporting

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time management

Stakeholder management

ATS experience

Tools

ATS

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Canterbury invites applications for a Recruitment Coordinator to support recruitment across Canterbury and the West Coast. You’ll work with Recruitment Advisors, hiring managers and candidates, handling reporting, documentation and onboarding for multiple portfolios.

This fixed-term role runs through March 2027, with an immediate start. You’ll help keep processes running smoothly in a busy environment, contributing to workforce delivery and continuous