Talent Advisor at Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Join our fun and friendly team embarking on an exciting year ahead.
• Become a recruiter in a role that you will grow into and make your own.
• Permanent full-time role in the Residences buisness group.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Recruit to benefit the wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi. 

You'll be a go-to sourcing and volume recruitment specialist to a diverse stakeholder group. Your remit will include end-to-end recruitment of different high-volume roles, partnering with hiring managers to establish bespoke recruitment strategies. The candidate experience will be at the heart of your mahi.

As a trusted recruitment partner and first point of contact for hiring managers you'll:

• Provide support and guidance to hiring managers through best practice selection and interview processes.
• Manage job postings and advertisements to maximise visibility and engagement.
• Proactively source and engage with candidates through job boards, social media and talent pooling.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

Key requirements of the role include:

• Experience delivering fast-paced end-to-end recruitment solutions across a variety of roles.
• New Zealand in-house or recruitment agency recruitment experience.
• Strong customer focus to deliver and exceed expectations at pace.
• A collaborative style with understanding of how to navigate the mechanics of complex government issues.
• Good prioritisation and experience managing competing demands.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication.

You may also have some of the following:  

• Experience recruiting into residences in New Zealand is highly preferrable. 
• Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples' culture.
• Innovative sourcing strategies that get beneath the surface of the open talent market.
• Experience in using SnapHire.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

• Oranga Tamariki offer a step-based remuneration package, that offers progression annually for experience through tenure.
• Annual remuneration for this position starts between $77,886 and $86,082 dependant on experience.
• We are a vibrant and supportive team that loves to work hard and balance itself with socialising and the classic Stuff quiz!
• Flexible work options and a genuine commitment to wellbeing.
• Professional development and coaching so that you can thrive and grow.
• We welcome diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way.

To see all the benefits of working for Oranga Tamariki, please visit https://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/working-with-us/employee-benefits/

Mō mātou | About us

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do. In our work, we aim to demonstrate these values:

• We put Tamariki
• We believe Arohais vital.
• We respect the Manaof people.
• We are Tikaand 
• We value 
• We recognise that Orangais a journey.

We are committed to ensuring that New Zealand is the best place in the world to be a child. We are also committed to ensuring Oranga Tamariki partners with hapū, iwi and Māori organisations to find appropriate solutions for tamariki in need.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

Apply online with your CV and Cover Letter. If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already, please ensure you apply with a log in using your Oranga Tamariki email address.

If you have any questions about role, please contact Rachael Isaac-Kupenga, Director Talent Acquisition via rachael.isaac-kupenga@ot.govt.nz

Hurry as applications for this role close Monday 8th June 2026.

However, we will be reviewing applications and inviting candidates to interview prior to this date, so apply now!

If you are interested in any of our vacancies, please ensure that you make yourself familiar with our code of conduct as it sets out our expectations for our kaimahi and requires you to present at work free from the influences of both drugs and alcohol.