Recruitment Coordinator at NZ Police, Wellington - Hutt Valley;Wellington - Kapiti;Wellington - Masterton;Wellington - Porirua;Wellington - Tawa;Wellington - Upper Hutt;Wellington

New Zealand Police is working with the community to make New Zealanders be safe and feel safe. With over 16,000 staff, we provide policing services 24 hours a day, every day. We operate by land, sea and air, manage over 860,000 emergency calls a year and are always actively preventing crime and crashes.

We’re working towards specific goals and targets that highlight our intent to work collaboratively with iwi and communities, other government sectors and business partners to deliver ‘Our Business’ and achieve long-term change.

Recruitment Coordinator 

• Based in Porirua – RNZPC Site
• Police Employee
• Fixed term – Full Time till 30 June 2027
• JR 6052014     

E tῡ ki te kei o te waka, kia pakia koe e ngā ngaru o te wā.

Stand at the stern of the canoe and feel the spray of the future biting at your face  

Mō te tūnga | About the role

We have an excellent opportunity available for an experienced coordinator to join our team until 30 June 2027 on a fixed-term basis. Based at the hub of learning for New Zealand Police, the Royal New Zealand Police College in Porirua, you'll play a key role in supporting recruitment across the organisation.

We are a fast-paced team, and the successful candidate will be right in the thick of it from day one. Our team manages specialist Police recruitment, corporate recruitment, and high-volume recruitment campaigns, meaning no two days are ever the same.

This is a highly varied role that will see you interacting with hiring managers, candidates, advisors, and employees from all levels of the organisation. Your day-to-day responsibilities will be equally diverse and may include managing multiple inboxes, communicating with candidates, advertising and assigning vacancies, coordinating recruitment activities, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

You'll utilise a range of technologies and systems to support key stages of the recruitment process and help deliver high-quality recruitment outcomes.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys making a meaningful contribution and wants to be part of something bigger. You'll gain exposure to a wide range of recruitment activities and have the opportunity to build valuable experience within one of New Zealand's most recognised organisations. You'll play a role in shaping the future workforce of New Zealand Police while joining an established, high-performing, supportive, and fun team that is passionate about what we do.  

What you'll be doing:

• Coordinating recruitment activity across a diverse portfolio of specialist, corporate, and volume recruitment campaigns.
• Providing excellent support and communication to candidates, hiring managers, and recruitment advisors.
• Managing recruitment administration, including advertising, interview scheduling, correspondence, and documentation.
• Maintaining accurate recruitment records and information across multiple systems.
• Contributing to process improvements and team initiatives that enhance the recruitment experience.  

He aha taau e kawe mai | What you'll bring  

• A natural ability to stay organised and keep multiple moving parts on track.
• Confidence communicating with a wide range of people and providing exceptional customer service.
• Strong attention to detail and a knack for getting things right the first time.
• A positive, can-do attitude and a willingness to pitch in and support the team when needed.
• Experience working in a busy coordination, administration, or recruitment environment would be an advantage.

Whakaritenga motuhake | Special requirements 

• This role is based at the Royal New Zealand Police College in Porirua 

This role is Individual Contributor/Emerging Leader level. You can refer to Indicators for Success for further information on the requirements   

Why join us?

Joining our team means being part of a supportive and high-performing group that plays an important role in shaping the future workforce of New Zealand Police. If you're looking for a role that offers variety, development, and the chance to make a meaningful contribution, we'd love to hear from you. 

• Work alongside a knowledgeable, supportive, and fun team. 
• Gain experience across specialist, corporate, and high-volume recruitment. 
• Build your skills in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. 
• Contribute to work that has a real impact on our people and communities. 
• Access development opportunities within one of New Zealand's most recognised organisations. 

To view more detailed information about our recruitment process along with further details about requirements please click below link:

Applicant Information Pack (External)   

Tono ināianei | Apply now 

If this position sounds like you, click apply now and submit a tailored CV. You will be required to submit an application form. Before confirmation of hire, pre-employment checks will be undertaken which include reference, drug and alcohol testing and police vetting prior to any written offer being made.  

For further information on the application process, please copy and paste this URL: https://www.police.govt.nz/careers   

All applications must be submitted online and will not be accepted directly via email. All applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.      

Utu ā-tau | Salary 

This position is covered by a collective agreement and salary will commence between $64,161 and $73,547 dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.    

If you are an internal applicant, you must apply internally through the police system. You must provide an alternative contact email address and state your future commitments should you be successful in the next stage of the recruitment process.   

Please note: Deadline for applications is 5:00 pm on Thursday 29th October. Applications may be reviewed prior to the close date as well as contact made with candidates.   

If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact hiring@Police.govt.nz