Recruitment Advisor

Hato Hone St John; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community-focused organization in Christchurch is seeking a Recruitment Advisor to enhance recruitment strategies and build strong relationships with hiring managers. The ideal candidate will have proven recruitment experience, confidence with technology and data, and a collaborative approach. This role is on a 13-month fixed-term contract with a focus on improving overall recruitment processes and candidate experiences.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a trusted recruitment partner.
• Confidence with people tech and recruitment data.
• Collaborative and solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with hiring managers.
• Coach managers on recruitment processes.
• Create sourcing strategies for top talent.
• Facilitate assessment centres for recruitment.
• Support nationwide recruitment efforts.

Skills

End-to-end recruitment experience

Behavioral interviewing

Building relationships

Data analysis in recruitment

Experience with psychometric assessments

Job description

Ko wai mātou - About us:

Hato Hone St John has been serving New Zealanders and working to save lives since 1885. As well as providing Ambulance Services, our programmes and team of over 11,000 staff and volunteers are helping to build strong, resilient communities across the motu; supporting everyone in Aotearoa to live healthier, happier and longer lives.

He aha te tūranga - About the role:

We’re looking for someone to join us on a 13-month fixed-term contract who’s confident applying best-practice recruitment and selection techniques, including psychometric assessments, and who’s comfortable working across a range of systems.

This isn’t just a delivery role – we’re after someone who brings fresh thinking, can confidently challenge the status quo, and is always looking for opportunities to enhance the experience for both candidates and hiring managers.

Key responsibilities

• Build strong, trusted relationships with hiring managers and give smart, best-practice recruitment advice.
• Support and coach managers to run smooth, timely recruitment processes that get great results.
• Identify gaps and help managers grow their skills in sourcing and selection.
• Create clever sourcing strategies and selection processes to bring in top talent.
• Facilitate the smooth running of assessment centres for volume recruitment campaigns.
• Work closely with other Recruitment Advisors and team members to deliver seamless support nationwide.
• Contributing to a fun, fast-paced team that values collaboration and curiosity.

Ko wai koe - About you:

• Proven experience and success as a trusted recruitment partner within a large, complex organisation.
• Experience in end-to-end recruitment across all levels in an organisation and keeping up to date with recruitment best practice.
• Confidence with people tech and the ability to work with recruitment data to identify trends and insights.
• Strong understanding of behavioural interviewing and selection.
• Experience using psychometric tools and assessments.
• A collaborative, solutions-focused approach.
• Proven success in building relationships – and growing manager confidence and capability, modelling professional, objective problem-solving in all interactions.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply

If you thrive on connecting people with meaningful opportunities, then click "I'm Interested". For further information, please contact Sara Symons at [e-mail] before applications close Friday 17th October 2025.

At Hato Hone St John, we embrace diversity, welcoming everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We value unique perspectives, fostering inclusivity to better serve our communities, and we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs.

E pōhiritia nei e mātou, te whānau o Hato Hone St John, ngā rereketanga o ia tāngata ki te haramai. E āwhinatia e mātou i ngā whakaaro rereke, kia mahi pai i roto i ngā hāpori katoa. Ko ta mātou nei haepapa, kia hangaia tātahi āhuru mōwai mā tātou, kia mahi haumaru ai.

If you need accommodations for accessibility, please reach out to the recruiter listed for equitable participation in our recruitment process.

Research shows that women and people from under-represented groups are less likely to apply for roles when their experience doesn’t match the job description perfectly. If you’re excited and think you have what it takes, we want to hear from you! Even if your experience doesn’t align 100%. Please apply or contact the recruitment advisor listed on the advertisement for a kōrero.