Senior Advisor, Recruitment Services

Ministry of Education; Wellington; On-site; NZD 101,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Education in Wellington seeks a Senior Advisor - Recruitment Services on a fixed-term contract until 26 February 2027. You will partner with leaders to deliver high-quality recruitment support, strengthen practices, and coach hiring managers through end-to-end processes.

You will bring strong internal recruitment experience, experience with SAP SuccessFactors, and a collaborative, outcomes-focused mindset to deliver inclusive, timely recruitment across diverse groups.

Qualifications

• Proven internal recruitment experience and ideally in the public sector.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience using enterprise systems such as SAP SuccessFactors.
• Commitment to inclusive hiring practices and continuous improvement.
• Ability to lead and coach recruitment stakeholders across teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality recruitment advice, HRIS guidance and end-to-end support.
• Guide efficient, fair recruitment processes with timely outcomes and good candidate care.
• Build hiring manager capability through coaching on structured practices.
• Deliver targeted sourcing strategies attracting diverse, high-calibre talent.
• Manage relationships with external recruitment providers as needed.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Strong communication skills

Collaboration

Leadership coaching

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

Job description

Help shape the future of education in New Zealand. Help shape the future of Education

We work toshapeaneducationsystem that deliversequitableandexcellent outcomesOur organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for our students in our education system.

About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga

We are looking for a Wellington based Senior Advisor - Recruitment Services to join our team on a fixed-term contract until 26 February 2027. This position is available due to a secondment and work programme expansion that requires additional resource. We're hopeful you may be available within short notice but will carefully consider all interested candidates. As a trusted recruitment expert, you will partner with leaders across the Ministry to deliver high quality and timely recruitment support. You will help strengthen our recruitment practice, build hiring capability, and ensure our processes align with Ministry values and our commitment to excellent candidate experience. As we have a leader led recruitment model, being able to coach and support leaders throughout the recruitment process is an important part of this role.

Our Senior Recruitment Advisors focus on:

• Partnering with leaders to provide high quality recruitment advice, HRIS guidance and practical, end‑to‑end support.
• Guiding efficient, fair, and consistent recruitment processes that deliver timely outcomes and excellent candidate care.
• Building hiring manager capability through coaching on structured, evidence-based practices.
• Delivering targeted sourcing strategies that attract diverse, high‑calibre talent reflective of the communities we serve.
• Managing relationships with external recruitment providers as needed.

Salary range: $101,296 - $122,490 per annum plus KiwiSaver. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills andexperience.

For more details about the role, you can view the Job Description here.

About you | Mōhou ake

You’ll bring strong technical recruitment expertise and be a positive rolemodel for the development of our team. You’ll have a track record of working collaboratively with stakeholders and developing trusted relationships at all levels of an organisation. You’ll be an active and supportive team contributor, willing to lead either bulk specialist campaigns or other individual recruitment processes.

You will also offer:

• Proven internal recruitment experience and ideally in the public sector.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience using enterprise systems such as SAP SuccessFactors.
• Confidence to manage high recruitment volumes across diverse groups.
• A collaborative mindset and ability to work closely alongside other teams.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach to resourcing challenges.
• Commitment to inclusive hiring practices and continuous improvement.
• Commitment to deliver best practice recruitment experiences.
• The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake

Te Pou Rangatōpū | Corporate business group has two key roles which operate together:Keeping the Ministry safe by delivering essential Ministry-wide statutory and corporate functions andDelivering improvements to how the Ministry works, so we can achieve our priorities and support the Ministry to deliver the current Government's priorities. Recruitment Services sits within this group as an enabling function, providing expert advice and delivering recruitment outcomes. We're a collaborative team who strive to ensure our leaders are well supported to build high-performing teams that deliver on our purpose.

Are you ready to make a difference? | Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi?

In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values, or anything else you'd like to share. We're keen to understand your motivations, strengths, transferable skills, and the diverse perspectives you will bring to the role. For further information, please contact Melanie Butler, Team Leader, Recruitment Services at [e-mail].

Applications close midnight - Wednesday 21 October 2026.

We want our people to feel valued for their unique qualities and have a sense of belonging. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.