Recruitment Specialist - People & Capability (Fixed Term)
Whangarei District Council
Are you looking for an opportunity to connect great people with meaningful opportunities?
Do you enjoy working in a role that helps shape better outcomes for our community?
We're looking for a proactive and people-focused Recruitment Specialist to join our People & Capability team. This is a flexible role, with hours negotiable to suit the right candidate.
In this role, you'll lead end-to-end recruitment processes, partnering with hiring managers to attract, engage, and select top talent. You'll play a key role in shaping our workforce and supporting our commitment to delivering great outcomes for our community.
What you'll bring:
- Proven experience in recruitment or talent acquisition, ideally within a complex or multi-disciplinary environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and influence across all levels.
- A solutions-focused mindset and a passion for delivering a great candidate and hiring manager experience.
- Familiarity with recruitment systems and contemporary sourcing strategies.
If you're ready to make a difference and help build a workforce that reflects our values and aspirations, we'd love to hear from you.
If this opportunity has sparked your interest, and you believe you have the required experience and qualifications, please get in touch. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds as it helps to make our community stronger. If you share our values and commitment, you will find WDC a great place to work.
At Whangārei District Council we offer a range of flexible working and life balance options for those that want to work in a professional and progressive environment while still having the time to take advantage of everything our district has to offer. In addition, our employment package includes continuous development opportunities, an active social club plus much more.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Jenny Antunovich on (09) 430 4200 or 0800 932 463.
Applications close: 03 Sep 2025