Recruitment Advisor

NZ Police; Upper Hutt, Wellington, Masterton District, Porirua; On-site; NZD 81,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

New Zealand Police is seeking a Recruitment Advisor – Talent Pathway for a fixed-term role based at the Royal New Zealand Police College in Porirua. The role delivers end-to-end recruitment services across a diverse portfolio, partnering with hiring managers and stakeholders to attract and appoint talented people across New Zealand Police.

You will provide trusted guidance through the recruitment lifecycle, ensuring smooth processes and a high-quality hiring outcome, while supporting initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or an advisory role.
• Ability to build trusted relationships and engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound judgement, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.
• A collaborative approach and a genuine passion for providing exceptional service.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to deliver end-to-end recruitment solutions.
• Provide expert advice on recruitment processes, best practice, and market insights.
• Manage candidate attraction, sourcing, and selection across vacancies.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and deliver an exceptional candidate experience.
• Contribute to initiatives that enhance recruitment services, processes, and outcomes.

Skills

Recruitment

Talent acquisition

Stakeholder management

Organisation

Attention to detail

Service orientation

Communication

Job description

New Zealand Police is working with the community to make New Zealanders be safe and feel safe. With over 16,000 staff, we provide policing services 24 hours a day, every day. We operate by land, sea and air, manage over 860,000 emergency calls a year and are always actively preventing crime and crashes. We're working towards specific goals and targets that highlight our intent to work collaboratively with iwi and communities, other government sectors and business partners to deliver 'Our Business' and achieve long-term change.

Recruitment Advisor – Talent Pathway

Based in Porirua - at the Royal New Zealand Police College. Fixed term - Full Time till 31 March 2027.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Recruitment Advisor to join our team till the end of March 2027 on a fixed-term basis. Based at the Royal New Zealand Police College in Porirua, you'll play a key role in delivering recruitment services that help attract and appoint talented people across New Zealand Police. Working in partnership with hiring managers and stakeholders from across the organisation, you'll provide trusted advice and support throughout the recruitment lifecycle. You'll quickly build an understanding of business needs and priorities, while delivering an exceptional experience for both candidates and hiring managers. As a Recruitment Advisor, you'll manage end-to-end recruitment processes across a diverse portfolio of vacancies. From sourcing and attracting talent through to appointment, you'll provide expert guidance, ensure recruitment activities run smoothly, and help deliver high-quality hiring outcomes. Our team supports recruitment across specialist, corporate, and frontline support functions, providing plenty of variety and the opportunity to work with stakeholders from all levels of the organisation. While recruitment may look straightforward from the outside, our robust processes help ensure we identify and appoint the very best people. The work we do has a direct impact on the capability of New Zealand Police and the communities we serve.

What you’ll be doing:

• Partnering with hiring managers to deliver end-to-end recruitment solutions.
• Providing expert advice and guidance on recruitment processes, best practice, and market insights.
• Managing candidate attraction, sourcing, and selection activities across a diverse range of vacancies.
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders and delivering an exceptional candidate experience.
• Contributing to initiatives that enhance recruitment services, processes, and outcomes.

What you’ll bring:

• Proven experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or a related advisory role.
• The ability to build trusted relationships and confidently engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound judgement, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.
• A collaborative approach and a genuine passion for providing exceptional service.

Special Requirements

This role is based at the Royal New Zealand Police College in Porirua. This role is Individual Contributor/Emerging Leader level. You can refer to Indicators for Success for further information on the requirements.

Why join us?

At New Zealand Police, recruitment is more than filling vacancies. The work we do helps attract and appoint the people who support our frontline, strengthen our organisation, and contribute to making New Zealand safer. Joining our team means becoming part of a collaborative, high-performing group that values strong relationships, professional expertise, and continuous improvement. You'll have the opportunity to partner with a diverse range of stakeholders, work on unique and challenging recruitment campaigns, and make a meaningful impact through the advice and service you provide. In return, you'll enjoy:

Working alongside a supportive, experienced, and fun team that genuinely enjoys what they do. Building trusted partnerships with stakeholders across one of New Zealand's largest and most diverse organisations. Managing a varied portfolio of recruitment activity where no two days are the same. Opportunities to grow your expertise and broaden your recruitment experience in a complex and dynamic environment. Contributing to work that has a direct impact on our people, our organisation, and the communities we serve.

Salary

This position is covered by a collective agreement and salary will commence between $81,098 and $93,479 dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role. If you are an internal applicant, you must apply internally through the police system. You must provide an alternative contact email address and state your future commitments should you be successful in the next stage of the recruitment process.

Deadline for applications is 5:00 pm on Thursday 29th October. Applications may be reviewed prior to the close date as well as contact made with candidates.

All applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.

If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact [e-mail].