Candidate Coordinator

Take on a role in a fast paced, versatile environment with a supportive team

Support our recruiters, hiring managers and candidates with high-touch service

Fixed Term or Secondment role until end of October 2027. Can be based in either our Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch offices. Some travel required as part of the position.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Internal Workforce Team- Hybrid Team, with colleagues in Christchurch, Waikato and Wellington

Our Internal Recruitment team has an exciting position for a Candidate Coordinator. You'll have an opportunity to make real impact in this team, supporting two Senior Recruitment Advisers and our lead. Our Internal Recruitment team delivers internal recruitment, and tactical hiring- so you'll be agile and ready to flex to where support is needed most. You'll ensure our most precious resource, our kaimahi, are supported on their career journey. As part of the role you'll support regional Senior Recruitment Advisers with their recruitment and project work.

This is a fixed term/secondment opportunity until end of October 2027. Can be based in either  our Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch offices. Some travel required as part of the position.

Mōu | About you

You may already have recruitment/HR experience or be a skilled administrator/coordinator who has worked in a high-volume or corporate space and is looking for something extra special in their day-to-day work.

Our successful candidate will be an enthusiastic Candidate Coordinator who is able to showcase their initiative, you will not be shy in picking up the phone or cross functional collaboration to continue ensuring a seamless recruitment journey for our recruiters, candidates and hiring managers.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

Our ideal candidate will possess

High attention to detail and a willingness to go the extra mile

Awesome prioritisation and time management skills - a real sense of urgency

Confident in a front facing role - you will be working directly with internal managers, candidates, and supporting our advisory team- including Senior Advisers and Leads

A people focus- your motivated to make every experience with you top quality

A growth mindset- and a commitment to becoming a master of your role

* Strong Microsoft Office skills, specifically Word, Excel and Powerpoint

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

Ngā painga | The benefits

We will empower you to make this role your own, will offer ongoing mentoring from our experienced advisory team to ensure that you will get the most out of this opportunity.

The salary range for this position starts at $60,904 with $71,651 being the midpoint (100%) of the range. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

Mō mātou | About us

Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Māori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whānau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hōkai Rangi strategy.

We value inclusion and diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve. We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the recruitment function at Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections.

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

Applications close on Tuesday 27 October 2026 at midnight.

If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact Fiona.O'[email protected], or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz.