Recruitment Consultant

About the University and Team

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland employs over 6,000 academic and professional staff serving more than 47,000 students. Recognized as one of New Zealand’s largest and most diverse employers, its workforce is driven by curiosity, purpose, and a dedication to positively impacting communities. Within the Human Resources division, the Talent & Recruitment team plays a vital role in shaping the University's future workforce by attracting, connecting, and nurturing talent with a strategic, inclusive, and forward-thinking approach.

Role Overview

We seek a Recruitment Consultant who will manage a portfolio of faculties and departments, collaborating closely with leaders to identify, attract, and secure outstanding academic and professional talent. This role emphasizes building trusted relationships with hiring managers to comprehend workforce requirements, develop effective attraction strategies, and ensure exceptional recruitment outcomes aligned with best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the recruitment process across assigned faculties and departments
• Establish strong partnerships with hiring managers, serving as a trusted recruitment advisor
• Provide market insights, talent intelligence, and strategic guidance on attraction methodologies
• Proactively identify and engage high-quality candidates
• Lead hiring managers through the recruitment process following best practice standards
• Support workforce planning, talent pipelining, and anticipate future hiring requirements
• Ensure recruitment practices comply with employment laws, University policies, and best practice benchmarks
• Utilize recruitment data and insights to enhance process efficiency and outcomes continuously

Work Conditions and Remuneration

This is a permanent full-time position based onsite. The salary band ranges from NZD 87,000 to NZD 118,000 (Band G) with a structured framework comprising developing, target, and upper zones. Typical appointments fall within NZD 93,201 to NZD 107,500 based on experience, skillset, and equity considerations. The University is open to discussions regarding compensation expectations within the published range.

What We Offer

• Flexible employment arrangements
• Company superannuation scheme offering up to 6.75%
• Competitive salary
• Five weeks of annual leave and a 37.5-hour workweek
• Gender-neutral parental leave up to nine weeks’ full pay
• On-site discounted childcare, including Kōhanga Reo
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program services: mental health counseling, financial guidance, neurodiversity coaching, and rongoā support
• Broad professional development opportunities, active staff networks, and various additional staff benefits fostering well-being at work and beyond

Equity and Inclusion

The University is deeply committed to honoring the Treaty of Waitangi and fostering equity for staff and students by sustaining a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment. Support services and resources for Māori, Pacific peoples, women, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+, individuals with disabilities, parents, flexible work options, and other personal circumstances are available and well promoted.

Accessibility and Application Support

Applicants are encouraged to request reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process to create a more equitable and inclusive experience. Applicants invited for interview may bring whānau or support people, with arrangements provided by recruitment staff.