Location - Auckland, New Zealand

Full-time

Company Description

Ko wai mātou - About us:

Hato Hone St John has been serving New Zealanders and working to save lives since 1885. As well as providing Ambulance Services, our programmes and team of over 11,000 staff and volunteers are helping to build strong, resilient communities across the motu; supporting everyone in Aotearoa to live healthier, happier and longer lives.

Job Description

He aha te tūranga - About the role:

Are you an experienced Recruitment Advisor who thrives in a fast-paced, people-first environment and is ready to make an impact?

We’re after someone who’s confident using best-practice recruitment and selection techniques, including psychometric assessments, and who’s systems savvy.

But this isn’t just a delivery role – we’re looking for someone who brings fresh thinking, can challenge the status quo, and is always looking for ways to improve the candidate and hiring manager experience.

We’re committed to increasing Māori representation across our workforce, so knowledge of te reo Māori and/or tikanga Māori would be advantageous, and we’re interested in candidates who can help shape inclusive, culturally responsive recruitment.

Key responsibilities include:

Build strong, trusted relationships with hiring managers and give smart, best-practice recruitment advice.
Support and coach managers to run smooth, timely recruitment processes that get great results.
Identify gaps and help managers grow their skills in sourcing and selection.
Create clever sourcing strategies and selection processes to bring in top talent.
Work closely with other Recruitment Advisors and team members to deliver seamless support nationwide.
Contributing to a fun, fast-paced team that values collaboration and curiosity.

Qualifications

Ko wai koe - About you:

Proven experience and success as a trusted recruitment partner within a large, complex organisation.
Experience in end-to-end recruitment across all levels in an organisation and keeping up to date with recruitment best practice.
Confidence with people tech and the ability to work with recruitment data to identify trends and insights.
Strong understanding of behavioural interviewing and selection.
Experience using psychometric tools and assessments.
A collaborative, solutions-focused approach.
An understanding of Te Reo Māori and/or tikanga Māori - or a willingness to grow your understanding.
Proven success in building relationships – and growing manager confidence and capability, modelling professional, objective problem-solving in all interactions.

Additional information

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply

If you thrive on connecting people with meaningful opportunities, then please use this link to apply.

https://au.smrtr.io/9qDp

For further information, please contact Lindsey Frankland at 027 309 8372 or lindsey.frankland@stjohn.org.nz before applications close Monday 18 August 2025.

At Hato Hone St John, we embrace diversity, welcoming everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We value unique perspectives, fostering inclusivity to better serve our communities, and we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs.

E pōhiritia nei e mātou, te whānau o Hato Hone St John, ngā rereketanga o ia tāngata ki te haramai. E āwhinatia e mātou i ngā whakaaro rereke, kia mahi pai i roto i ngā hāpori katoa. Ko ta mātou nei haepapa, kia hangaia tātahi āhuru mōwai mā tātou, kia mahi haumaru ai.

If you need accommodations for accessibility, please reach out to the recruiter listed for equitable participation in our recruitment process.

Research shows that women and people from under-represented groups are less likely to apply for roles when their experience doesn’t match the job description perfectly. If you’re excited and think you have what it takes, we want to hear from you! Even if your experience doesn’t align 100%. Please apply or contact the recruitment advisor listed on the advertisement for a kōrero.

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