Recruitment Coordinator

JobSpace; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hato Hone St John is seeking a Recruitment Coordinator on a fixed-term contract through October 2027 to support the recruitment team. You will manage the candidate journey from sourcing to pre-employment checks, keeping candidates engaged and informed.

You'll work across frontline operational and clinical teams, building relationships, coordinating interviews, and maintaining strong talent pools in our CRM. A people-first approach and comfort with busy, fast-paced hiring are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as a candidate manager or recruitment coordinator in internal or agency settings.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a knack for meaningful conversations.
• Proficient with recruitment systems and digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Call and screen candidates to assess fit and guide them through the process.
• Source talent using job boards, social media, and networks.
• Coordinate interviews and support hiring managers to keep processes moving.
• Manage pre-employment checks including references and vetting.
• Support information evenings, assessment centres, and community events.
• Maintain ready talent pools in CRM for paid and volunteer roles.
• Assist Recruitment Advisors as needed.

Skills

Candidate Manager

Recruitment Coordinator

Tech-savvy

People-oriented

Tools

ATS/CRM

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Hato Hone St John has been serving New Zealanders since 1885. Today, we have nearly 12,000 kaimahi working across Aotearoa to enhance the health and wellbeing of our communities. From responding to 111 calls to supporting people to stay healthy through health education, access and monitoring, we make a life-changing difference every day.

About the Role

Due to an internal promotion we have an opportunity for a Recruitment Coordinator to join our team on a fixed-term contract until October 2027. You'll play a key role in supporting our recruitment team by delivering a people-first experience that's organised, professional, and engaging for every candidate. From sourcing talent to coordinating interviews and managing pre-employment checks, you'll be hands on and at the heart of the candidate journey.

The portfolio you'll be supporting is fast-paced and centred around our frontline operational and clinical teams, requiring ongoing engagement and relationship management across a diverse workforce. We're looking for someone who genuinely enjoys connecting with people. If picking up the phone, having a good kōrero, and helping guide people through their recruitment journey sounds like your kind of day, you might be just who we're after.

Key responsibilities:

• Calling and phone screening candidates - you'll be the friendly first voice they hear, helping to assess their fit and guide them through the process
• Using job boards, social media, and networks to find great people and start meaningful conversations
• Coordinating interviews and supporting hiring managers to keep the process running smoothly
• Managing pre-employment checks (police vetting, references, and other role-specific requirements)
• Supporting info evenings, assessment centres, and community-focused careers events
• Maintaining strong, ready-to-go talent pools in our CRM for both paid and volunteer roles
• Jumping in to support Recruitment Advisors as needed

About You

Ko wai koe - About you:

• Experience working as a Candidate Manager or Recruitment Coordinator in an internal recruitment or agency environment preferred.
• You're a natural people-person who gets energy from meaningful conversations
• You're tech-savvy and confident using recruitment systems and digital tools
• Organised, detail-focused, and comfortable juggling a busy to-do list
• A genuine interest in delivering a great experience for both candidates and hiring managers

You’ll join a large, purpose-led team working collaboratively to deliver real impact where it matters most. This is a great opportunity to grow your recruitment career in a fast-paced environment where you're backed by a passionate team – and no two days are the same.

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.

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.