Recruitment Partner | Fixed Term 15 Months | Auckland

Kiwi Rail; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver: 4% employer contribution

Health insurance discount (Southern–-跨

Staff travel benefits

Employee discounts

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

KiwiRail is seeking a Recruitment Partner for a fixed term of 15 months in Auckland. You will partner with leaders and hiring managers, manage end-to-end recruitment, and provide trusted advice on best practices.

You will build strong relationships, coach managers, and help deliver a positive candidate experience. You will also contribute to the broader recruitment strategy, sourcing approaches, and ways of working, while maintaining compliance with employment laws and immigration requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience managing the full end to end recruitment lifecycle.
• Knowledge of relevant employment legislation, immigration requirements and recruitment compliance.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.
• Experience developing talent pools and sourcing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders and hiring managers across business units to manage end to end recruitment.
• Coach and support managers through the recruitment process to deliver a positive candidate and stakeholder experience.
• Contribute to broader recruitment strategy with new ideas and improved processes.

Skills

End-to-end recruitment

Stakeholder management

Employer legislation

Immigration requirements

Recruitment compliance

Sourcing strategies

Continuous improvement

Collaboration

Tools

Recruitment technology

Job description

Recruitment Partner | Fixed Term 15 Months | Auckland

• Join a fantastic, supportive team that works together to achieve great results
• Enjoy a flexible working environment that supports work-life balance
• Exciting fixed term 15 months opportunity based in Auckland

He kōrero mō mātou | About us

At KiwiRail, we connect New Zealanders sustainably, supporting economic growth and helping keep vital freight and passenger services moving across Aotearoa. Our purpose, Stronger Connections, Better New Zealand, reflects our commitment to our people, our communities and the future of New Zealand.

Our people are at the heart of what makes KiwiRail exceptional. We’re committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone can contribute and thrive.

He whakamārama mō te tūranga mahi | About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Recruitment Partner to join our high performing team on a fixed term 15 months basis. In this role, you’ll partner with leaders and hiring managers across a range of business units, managing end to end recruitment and providing trusted advice on recruitment best practice. You will build strong relationships with hiring managers, coach and support them through the recruitment process, and help deliver a positive experience for both candidates and stakeholders.

You’ll also have the opportunity to contribute to our broader recruitment strategy, bringing fresh ideas and identifying opportunities to improve our processes, sourcing approaches and ways of working.

Ngā pukenga e rapu nei mātou | What you will bring

We’re looking for an experienced recruiter who enjoys building relationships, managing competing priorities and working in a fast-paced environment. You’ll bring:

• Strong stakeholder management, influencing and communication skills
• Experience managing the full end to end recruitment lifecycle
• Knowledge of relevant employment legislation, immigration requirements and recruitment compliance
• The ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment and manage multiple priorities
• Confidence using recruitment technology and systems to support efficient and compliant recruitment processes
• Experience developing talent pools and sourcing strategies, particularly for critical or high volume roles
• A continuous improvement mindset and a willingness to bring forward new ideas
• A collaborative approach and genuine commitment to delivering a great candidate and hiring manager experience

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

If you’re an experienced recruiter who thrives in a busy, collaborative environment and enjoys making a genuine impact, this could be the opportunity for you. At KiwiRail, we offer more than a job. We offer the opportunity to be part of an organisation that keeps New Zealand moving.

Some of our benefits include:

• Attractive salary plus 4% KiwiSaver employer contribution
• Discounted Southern Cross health insurance for you and your whānau
• A supportive, collaborative and high energy team environment
• Fantastic staff travel benefits and exclusive employee discounts
• Flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance

Ré aukati | Applications close: Friday 13 November 2026

The role may close prior to the advertised closing date.