Recruitment Coordinator

New Zealand Government; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Canterbury is seeking a Recruitment Coordinator to support the end-to-end recruitment process across Canterbury and the West Coast. You will work with Recruitment Partners, Hiring Managers and candidates to create a seamless candidate experience.

The role suits a people-focused, proactive administrator who thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment, with strong organisation, communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume administration or recruitment coordination.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage priorities.
• Proactive problem-solving and independent initiative.
• Excellent communication and customer service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Supporting end-to-end recruitment campaigns for healthcare roles.
• Coordinating interviews and recruitment activities for candidates and hiring managers.
• Completing phone screens and reference checks.
• Managing candidate enquiries and acting as a professional first point of contact.
• Maintaining accurate recruitment records and systems.
• Supporting pre-employment checks and onboarding activities.
• Providing administration support throughout the recruitment process.
• Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and candidates.

Skills

High-volume administration

Recruitment coordination

Customer service

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Independent work

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Recruitment software/ATS

Job description

Are you looking for a career where your work genuinely makes a difference?As a Recruitment Coordinator with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Canterbury, you'll play a vital role in helping us attract and recruit the people who care for our communities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants to build a rewarding career in healthcare recruitment.Whether you're looking to grow your recruitment expertise or bring your administration skills into a people-focused role, we'll provide the support, development, and experience to help you succeed.

About You

To thrive in this role, you'll enjoy building relationships, providing exceptional service, and finding solutions when challenges arise. You're organised, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.

You’ll bring:

• Experience in high-volume administration, recruitment coordination, customer service, or a similar fast-paced environment
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• A proactive approach with sound problem-solving ability
• Confidence working independently and using initiative
• Strong technology skills and the ability to quickly learn new systems
• Excellent communication skills and a commitment to providing outstanding service
• A positive, flexible, and team-focused attitude

About the Role

As a Recruitment Coordinator, you'll work closely with Recruitment Partners, Hiring Managers and Candidates to support the end-to-end recruitment process and create a seamless experience for candidates. This role is based within our Canterbury office and will support roles accross Canterbury and Westcoast.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting recruitment campaigns across a diverse range of healthcare roles
• Coordinating interviews and recruitment activities for candidates and hiring managers
• Completing phone screens and reference checks
• Managing candidate enquiries and acting as a professional first point of contact
• Maintaining accurate recruitment records and systems
• Supporting pre-employment checks and onboarding activities
• Providing administration support throughout the recruitment process
• Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and candidates

Why Join Us?

At Health New Zealand, every role contributes to improving health outcomes for our communities. As part of our Recruitment team, you'll help connect talented people with meaningful careers that support patients, whānau, and communities across Canterbury and the Westcoast. You’ll join a supportive, collaborative team that values continuous learning, innovation, and making a difference every day.