Recruitment Partner | Fixed Term

Recruitment Partner (Fixed Term - 6 Months) | 2 Roles AvailableCanterbury (Christchurch) | Full-time, Fixed Term

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Join a high-performing, collaborative recruitment team supporting critical healthcare services across the South Island. These fixed-term opportunities offer variety, pace, and the chance to make a meaningful impact where it matters most.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We are seeking two experienced Recruitment Partners to join our Canterbury-based team on a 6-month fixed-term basis, providing additional capacity to support recruitment activity and cover planned leave across the South Island region.

In this role, you will work as a flexible recruitment partner, supporting a wide range of roles and services as needed- confidently stepping into live vacancies at any stage, from shortlisting through to full end-to-end recruitment. You will work across a broad range of portfolios, partnering with team members/hiring managers to deliver practical, timely recruitment solutions in a fast-paced, high-volume healthcare environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to broaden your exposure across multiple specialties, strengthen your capability in complex recruitment, and contribute to the delivery of essential health services.

About the Team/Service/Location

You will be part of a supportive and experienced Canterbury-based recruitment team, working collaboratively to deliver high-quality recruitment outcomes across the South Island. The team operates in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, with a strong focus on partnership, responsiveness, and delivering practical and thorough recruitment solutions to our services.

About You

As a Recruitment Partner, you will bring:

• Proven recruitment experience (internal or agency)
• Confidence in picking up new tasks, roles, portfolios, and specialties quickly
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively at pace
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• A flexible, solutions-focused approach

Healthcare recruitment experience is advantageous but not essential. We are looking for adaptable, curious recruiters who are quick to learn and ready to contribute.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and serve our communities. We welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply, please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Amy.Walker@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.