Recruitment Team Lead — Build Diverse Talent Pipelines

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 98,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Zealand Government, Education Ministry, invites applications for a permanent Wellington-based Team Leader to guide recruitment operations. You will lead a team of recruiters, deliver high‑quality, timely and inclusive recruitment support to managers across the Ministry, and partner with HR to strengthen capability.

You will coach managers on best practice, oversee workload and performance, use data to inform decisions, and help develop sourcing strategies and talent pipelines aligned

Qualifications

• Experience leading recruitment teams in large or complex organisations.
• Strong communication skills and ability to uplift capability in others.
• Experience advising on sourcing strategies and recruitment best practice.
• Proficient in using HRIS systems and data to guide decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a Wellington-based recruitment team to deliver high-quality recruitment services.
• Provide guidance on complex or senior roles and ensure fair, timely hiring processes.
• Coach managers on evidence-based recruitment and selection.
• Monitor workload, service delivery and performance against targets.
• Collaborate with hiring managers and HR teams to strengthen recruitment capability.

Skills

People leadership

Recruitment leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Data-driven recruitment

Team coaching

Tools

HRIS systems

Data analytics tools

Job description

The New Zealand Government, Education Ministry, invites applications for a permanent Wellington-based Team Leader to guide recruitment operations. You will lead a team of recruiters, deliver high‑quality, timely and inclusive recruitment support to managers across the Ministry, and partner with HR to strengthen capability.

You will coach managers on best practice, oversee workload and performance, use data to inform decisions, and help develop sourcing strategies and talent pipelines aligned