Recruitment Consultant - Public Sector Support

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Hybrid work flexibility

Meaningful public service impact

Professional development and training

Supportive mission-driven team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Recruitment Consultant for a hybrid role near Queenstown to source and place professionals for roles within government departments, municipalities, and non-profit organizations. You will manage end-to-end recruitment processes and build strong relationships with public sector clients to understand their needs and vetting requirements.

The role emphasizes compliance, effective interviewing, and smooth onboarding, while supporting flexible hybrid work

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment, preferably in public sector or NPO.
• Understanding of public service recruitment requirements.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for public sector and NPO roles.
• Source candidates with public service experience and vetting.
• Conduct interviews to assess suitability and culture.
• Build relationships with government contacts and NPOs.
• Ensure compliance with public sector recruitment regulations.
• Support offer negotiations and onboarding.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Tools

Recruitment software

Office applications

Job description

Our client, a specialized recruitment consultancy based near Queenstown , is looking for a dedicated Recruitment Consultant to support public sector and NPO organizations. In this hybrid role, you will focus on sourcing and placing professionals for roles within government departments, municipalities, and non-profit organizations. Your work will directly contribute to the effective functioning of essential public services. You will build strong relationships with these unique clients, understanding their specific needs and the importance of public service values, while enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes for roles within the public sector and non-profit organizations.
• Source candidates with relevant public service experience, understanding compliance and vetting requirements.
• Conduct thorough interviews to assess candidates' suitability for public service roles and organizational culture.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key contacts in government departments and NPOs.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant public sector recruitment regulations and policies.
• Facilitate offer negotiations and support the onboarding process for successful candidates.

Requirements

• Previous recruitment experience, with a preference for exposure to public sector or NPO recruitment.
• Understanding of the unique requirements and challenges of recruiting for public service roles.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail in managing processes and documentation.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid model , balancing remote tasks with necessary client meetings in and around Queenstown .
• Proficiency with standard recruitment software and office applications.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Hybrid work flexibility , combining remote work with office collaboration.
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful public service initiatives.
• Professional development and training focused on public sector recruitment nuances.
• A supportive and mission-driven team environment.