Recruitment Advisor at NZ Ministry of Justice, Wellington City

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

What sits behind great hiring decisions?

It's not just the candidate. It's also the quality of the advice, expertise and support that helps leaders attract, assess and select the right person.

That's where you come in.

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

As a Recruitment Advisor at Te Tāhū o te Ture | Ministry of Justice, you'll partner with leaders across the Ministry to attract, identify and secure talented people who can make a meaningful difference.

You'll provide practical advice, coaching and support to hiring managers, helping them navigate recruitment processes with confidence while ensuring a positive experience for candidates at every stage.

This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. One day you might be working alongside senior leaders to develop sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill roles, while the next you could be coaching a new manager through a recruitment process, supporting selection activity, or identifying ways to improve how we recruit.

You'll join a team that is passionate about delivering high-quality recruitment services, building manager capability and continually improving the recruitment experience for everyone involved.

He pūkenga tou/Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role, you'll be a trusted advisor who enjoys building relationships, solving problems and helping managers achieve great recruitment outcomes. You'll thrive in a busy environment, be comfortable juggling multiple priorities, and bring a proactive approach to progressing recruitment activity from attraction through to appointment.

You'll combine strong recruitment expertise with sound judgement, reporting and analytical capability, and the ability to operate effectively within a complex public sector environment. Most importantly, you'll be committed to providing practical advice, excellent service, and a positive experience for candidates and hiring managers alike.

You'll bring:

• Experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or a related advisory role.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment processes, sourcing strategies and selection methodologies.
• Proven ability to manage a high-volume workload and competing priorities.
• Confidence building relationships and influencing outcomes with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using recruitment systems, technology and reporting tools.
• Sound analytical skills and the ability to interpret and communicate recruitment data.
• An understanding of, or ability to quickly develop, knowledge of the public sector environment.
• A commitment to equitable recruitment practices and delivering excellent customer service.

Mō mātou/About Us

At Te Tāhū o te Ture, the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of Aotearoa, New Zealand.

The PX Advice and Recruitment team plays an important role in supporting managers and employees across the Ministry. We provide practical advice, recruitment support, and people services that help create positive experiences throughout the employee lifecycle.

We're a collaborative and supportive bunch that genuinely enjoys working together. We support each other, share knowledge, celebrate successes, and make time for connection. Whether it's a morning tea, recognising a colleague's contribution, or working together to solve a complex problem, we believe great results come from great teamwork.

As one team member who has moved from a Recruitment role into an HR Advisor role within the team puts it:

"From day one, my journey at the Ministry has been one of growth. It's been challenging, interesting and rewarding, all while being backed by a smart, supportive team who make the journey that much better."

Our PX Advice & Recruitment team works alongside hiring managers across the Ministry, supporting recruitment activity that helps attract, engage and retain great people.

Utu ā-tau/Salary

The remuneration band for this role is $74,634 to $100,846 and the appointing salary will be based on skills and experience.

Tono mai/Apply

You can view a detailed position description here, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.

Applications close on Tuesday 27 October 2026.

If you have any questions, please contact Graham.Lees@justice.govt.nz

Follow us on LinkedIn