Senior Medical Officer Senior Recruitment Advisor

Hauora Tairāwhiti; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Gisborne invites applications for the Senior SMO Recruitment Advisor. You will provide strategic and operational recruitment guidance to people leaders and deliver candidate-centric services, shaping the healthcare workforce.

Join a team committed to transformation, equity, and excellence in healthcare. You will mentor colleagues and lead portfolio-specific recruitment projects and events, contributing to national health targets.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant field and/or equivalent recruitment experience.
• Five years of advisory recruitment experience.
• Knowledge of NZ legislation in a large, complex organisation.
• Public health sector experience preferred.
• Strong relationship management with internal and external stakeholders.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Resilient, innovative and passionate about improving healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational recruitment guidance to people leaders.
• Deliver candidate-centric recruitment services ensuring a seamless experience for candidates and hiring managers.
• Mentor and support junior team members.
• Lead portfolio-specific projects and recruitment events.

Job description

Vacancy No:

HAU02895

• Gisborne Hospital
• Full-time – 1.0FTE
• Permanent

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join Health New Zealand and play a crucial role in recruiting in our Senior Medical Officers, directly contributing to achieving national health targets. As a Senior SMO Recruitment Advisor, you will provide strategic and operational recruitment guidance, advice, and support to people leaders. You will be responsible for delivering candidate-centric recruitment services, ensuring a seamless experience for both candidates and hiring managers. Additionally, you will mentor and support junior team members and lead portfolio-specific projects and recruitment events.

Change often brings both challenges and opportunities, and working at Health NZ during a period of transformation is no exception. If you are resilient and eager to shape a new organisational culture that promotes innovation, inclusivity, and excellence, and have a passion for being directly involved in initiatives aimed at improving the healthcare system, then this role is for you.

Position Description: SMO Senior Recruitment Advisor

About the Team/Service/ Location

In Tairāwhiti, our recruitment team supports Health New Zealand by attracting top Senior Medical Officer talent. As part of the country’s largest employer, we play a key role in supporting national health goals while working in a region known for its strong community focus and unique cultural identity. This is a team that thrives on collaboration, innovation, and making a real difference in healthcare.

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About you

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant field and/or equivalent experience in a senior recruitment or talent role desired.
• Five years of relevant experience in an advisory position in recruitment
• Knowledge of NZ legislation and its application in a large, complex organisation.
• Experience working in the public health sector is preferred.
• Strong relationship management skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• We are looking for someone who is resilient, innovative and passionate about improving the healthcare system

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.