Candidate Coordinator

• Show off your coordination skills in a high-volume environment.
• Play a crucial role in shaping our business by supporting candidates through their application journey and ensuring smooth recruitment processes.
• Immediate start

Nga kawenga | About the role

Our team of five has an additional full-time fixed term Recruitment Coordinator position available until 30 June 2025. This role provides recruitment support to the Department of Corrections across the South Island. You will be based in Christchurch supporting our Recruitment Advisors.

The work includes;

• Liaising with and supporting candidates through their application journey
• Booking interviews or assessment centres
• Keeping our records and systems up to date
• Organising & managing all pre-employment checks

He korero mou | About you

Ideally you will have recruitment experience or be a skilled administrator who has worked in a high-volume space and is looking for something extra special in their day-to-day work.

You are known for your organisational skills and your ability to communicate both verbally and written will be strong.

We will empower you to make this role your own, all that we ask is that you are able to demonstrate the following:

• High attention to detail - process is your thing.
• Awesome prioritisation and time management skills.
• Confident in a front facing role - you will be working directly with internal managers, candidates & helping at assessment centres.

You are an enthusiastic, energised team-player who can show an understanding (or an openness to developing an understanding) of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application to the work of government departments.

Utu a-tau | Salary

The mid point of the salary range is $67,988 and the full range (85%-120%) is $57,824 - $81,586. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

Ko wai matou | About us

Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and is our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whanau, and that of the communities we serve across the motu.

As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship) and whanau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hokai Rangi (https://corr.nz/hr).

It is an exciting time to join us, and we continue to seek out talented individuals who are committed to an inclusive, vibrant workplace. We recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of individuals, and that of the collective talent in our whanau.

We welcome applications from disabled and neurodiverse communities, all cultures, faiths, and rainbow communities, as we appreciate the richness of experience that diversity brings to our organisation. We strive to make our recruitment process fair and inclusive, and we encourage applicants to discuss reasonable accommodation with us if required at careers@corrections.govt.nz.

Tono inaianei | Apply Now

To view the job description, click 'apply' and you will be taken through to our careers site, where you can view this.

To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience. Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples which reflect and demonstrate our organisation values.

Applications close on: Sunday 12 January 2024.

All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered.

If you want to find out more about a career with us, visit careers.corrections.govt.nz or email our team at careers@corrections.govt.nz.