Recruitment Coordinator, (Fixed Term) at Department of Conservation, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Dynamic role for coordinators interested in developing their career in Recruitment and Human Resources
• Flexible working options with wellbeing as a priority
• Fixed term role until September 2023, based in central Wellington 

Toitū te marae a Tāne-Mahuta, toitū te marae a Tangaroa, toitū te tangata 

If the land is well and the sea is well, the people will thrive 

Te Papa Atawhai, Department of Conservation (DOC) serves to protect and sustain nature across Aotearoa. We put nature and people at the heart of our mahi, guided by te reo Māori, te ao Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We do this by: 

• Protecting land, species, ecosystems, and cultural heritage for conservation purposes 
• Managing threats and adverse impacts 
• Being a voice for conservation 
• Connecting people to nature 

He angitūtanga | About the role

Te Papa Atawhai's inhouse recruitment function provides high quality, efficient and future focused recruitment support to the organisation. We are looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team who feel inspired, day in day out and connected to our united purpose.

As an essential part of our Recruitment team, the coordinator role is ideal for people with an interest in Recruitment and Human Resources, with a focus on providing excellent candidate experience for new people joining the Department, and those moving internally to exciting new roles.

The position will be focussed on:

• Coordination of recruitment activity in your dedicated portfolios across Aotearoa New Zealand
• Managing recruitment activity in our eRecruitment system (Springboard)
• Onboarding of staff, including adhering to HR processes and policies, producing, sending and receiving offer letters and documentation
• Guiding candidates through their onboarding journey from offer letter to placement in payroll
• Providing timely and accurate advice to candidates and new starters
• Representing the Department and its mahi by managing our careers inbox
• Providing advice and support to hiring managers and support staff involved in the recruitment process

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

If you have the following attributes, we are keen to hear from you:

• Familiarity with HR databases, applicant tracking systems and candidate management systems highly desirable
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Strong ability to organise, prioritise and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and diligence
• Proven success working with others in a team
• The ability to engage effectively in a Māori setting and the willingness to learn karakia, pepeha and local tikanga to support productive working relationships 

Mō te tīma | About the team

We pride ourselves on our supportive, positive, and fun team environment. Your teammates are based across New Zealand, with your Team Lead in Wellington. An opportunity to work for and contribute to a Department that makes a real, tangible difference in protecting and conserving our native species and lands. We do meaningful mahi every day.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What's in it for you?

Te Papa Atawhai is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that represents the communities we serve, creating an inclusive workplace culture, supporting the relationship between Māori and the Crown, and lifting our cultural capability. We encourage our people to bring their authentic self and unique perspectives to work, in pursuit of our collective aspirations. Our commitment to well-being and professional development includes:

• Flexible working opportunities suited to your role
• Career development and training opportunities to help you realise your goals
• Great discounts on DOC accommodation and outdoor apparel and gear so you're ready for your next adventure

Tono ināianei | Apply now 

Apply online via the DOC Careers Centre with a CV and cover letter that highlights your relevant skills experience and motivation for joining Te Papa Atawhai.  

This is a fixed term role covering parental leave until September 2023. The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $68,000 with the starting salary of the successful applicant being based on their relevant skills and experience.

Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory – this includes holding a valid work visa that covers the whole period of employment. 

Applications close at 5 pm on Monday, 30 January 2023.

For further enquiries, contact Emily Kraakman on ekraakman@doc.govt.nz