Talent Acquisition Advisor

Overview

Join a dynamic role within a respected organisation in the water sector, based in Wellington, where you will lead the complete recruitment cycle across local depots. This position demands a proactive approach to partnering with operational leaders to forecast staffing needs, secure critical talent, and support workforce strategies that underpin community water services.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes while advising and guiding hiring managers throughout.
• Collaborate with leadership to understand both immediate and strategic workforce requirements, aligning recruitment accordingly.
• Craft engaging job advertisements tailored to attract high-quality candidates that reflect the roles accurately.
• Deliver timely and effective recruitment advice and support aligned with company workforce goals.
• Design and implement role-specific sourcing and talent attraction tactics, especially for challenging positions.
• Enhance recruitment methodologies, tools, and leadership capabilities to boost consistency, efficiency, and quality across the organisation.
• Ensure candidates experience a professional, respectful, and responsive recruitment journey.

Candidate Profile

We seek an energetic, experienced talent acquisition professional skilled at operating in fast-paced environments. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a proactive sourcing approach, excellent relationship building with leaders, and market savvy to ensure impactful hiring decisions, contributing significantly to an operational environment.

Desired Experience & Skills

• Minimum five years in recruitment/talent acquisition, preferably within operational or infrastructure sectors.
• Confident in engaging passive candidates with a proactive sourcing mindset.
• Strong interpersonal skills for cultivating trusted partnerships with managers and stakeholders.
• Sound knowledge of market trends with the ability to offer credible and practical hiring guidance.
• Exceptional communication skills, including the capacity to develop compelling job adverts.

Benefits and Culture

The employer values employee wellbeing and growth, offering:

• Medical and life insurance after meeting eligibility criteria.
• Employer KiwiSaver contributions reaching up to 7% following service milestones.
• Parental leave enhancements including top-up payments and supportive return-to-work resources.
• Continual professional development and clear pathways for career progression.
• Access to exclusive discounts with various retailers.

The organisation fosters a culture characterised by teamwork, low hierarchy, mutual respect, and a balanced focus on safety, performance, and people development.

Additional Information

• Applicants will face drug and alcohol screening prior to employment in safety-sensitive positions.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work long-term in New Zealand or able to obtain the required work visa.