Recruitment Advisor

Mō te tūnga | About the role

We're looking for an experienced Recruitment Advisor to join our Civilian Recruitment team on a fixed-term basis through to 30 June 2027.

As a Recruitment Advisor, you'll support the delivery of end-to-end recruitment services for civilian vacancies across New Zealand Defence Force. Working in a fast-paced environment, you'll partner with hiring managers across a wide range of business areas, providing recruitment advice and guiding them through the hiring process from commencement through to appointment.

Our team manages a steady flow of recruitment activity across the organisation, with vacancies allocated as they enter the recruitment pipeline. This means you'll have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of roles, engage with different stakeholders, and contribute to recruitment outcomes that support NZDF's operational capability.

You'll be joining a collaborative and supportive team that values professionalism, teamwork, and delivering a high-quality experience for both hiring managers and candidates.

A typical day could include:

• Managing end-to-end recruitment processes across a variety of civilian vacancies.
• Partnering with hiring managers to understand hiring requirements and provide practical recruitment advice.
• Coordinating shortlisting, interviews, selection activities, and pre-employment checking requirements.
• Preparing advertisements, interview guides, offer documentation, and recruitment correspondence.
• Building effective working relationships with stakeholders across NZDF.
• Managing multiple recruitment activities simultaneously while balancing competing priorities and deadlines.
• Ensuring recruitment activities are delivered in accordance with organisational policy, process, and legislative requirements.

The salary for this role ranges from $83,507 - $96,413 inclusive of a 4% superannuation contribution. Starting salaries reflect skills and experience relevant to the role, with offers generally made between $85,658 and $89,961.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and Experience

We're looking for an experienced internal recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working across a broad range of roles and business groups. You'll be confident managing competing priorities, building effective stakeholder relationships, and delivering high-quality recruitment outcomes.

To be successful in this role, you’ll bring:

• Demonstrated experience delivering end-to-end recruitment within government or another large, or complex organisation.
• The ability to manage a high-volume and varied workload, progressing multiple vacancies concurrently while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to provide trusted recruitment advice, influence hiring decisions, and constructively challenge stakeholders where required.
• Proven ability to build effective working relationships with personnel across a broad range of levels, roles, and business areas.
• Sound knowledge of recruitment processes, employment legislation, and merit-based selection principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear, accurate, and professional recruitment documentation.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise effectively with competing demands.
• Adaptability, resilience, and the ability to respond to changing priorities while delivering high-quality recruitment outcomes.
• A collaborative and customer-focused approach, with a commitment to delivering a positive experience for candidates and hiring managers.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

Safeguard your loved ones with a fully funded life cover of up to $300,000 and critical illness protection. Other benefits include discounted additional insurances, free will services and savings schemes for the Defence community. Get expert financial guidance and mortgage broker services. Find all our benefits and more on the Force 4 Families website.

NZDF champions diversity and inclusivity, valuing every member and fuelling their success. We embrace uniqueness, understanding that diverse teams drive creativity, innovation, and excellence. With an open door to all – irrespective of gender, ethnicity, ability, age, or family dynamics – NZDF offers a flexible, empowering work environment. Join us in shaping a brighter future, where everyone thrives.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

Applications close on Wednesday 18 November 2026.

Use the links on this page where you’ll be directed to the Defence Careers website.

We anticipate commencing shortlisting shortly after applications close, with interviews expected to take place during December 2026 and January 2027.

Please Note:

• All applications must be made online, via the Defence Careers website. Each listing contains the Position Description.
• Your cover letter will be a key part of our selection process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key activities outlined in the Advert and Position Description.
• Applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug-screening test prior to any offer of employment being made.

NZDF Employees/Members – please apply internally via the HR Toolkit; this will ensure that you are visible as an internal candidate.

NZDF Contractors – please apply via the Defence Careers website.

NZDF Reserves – please apply via the Defence Careers website if you cannot access the HR Toolkit.

Please Note:

To be eligible for the required level of government security clearance with the NZ Defence Force, you need to meet certain citizenship and residency criteria. Here’s what you need to know:

Low Level Security Clearance

• You must be a New Zealand citizen or you must hold New Zealand Permanent Residence or have a current New Zealand Residency Class Visa.
• At minimum, you must hold New Zealand Permanent Residence or have a current New Zealand Residency Class Visa, and you must be a citizen of and have lived in Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America or New Zealand continuously for the last five (5) years.
• You must have a five (5) year background history that can be verified and assessed appropriately by the NZ Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) to determine if you are suitable for a security clearance at this level.

If you do not meet the minimum criteria, unfortunately, your application will not be accepted. We do welcome your application at a time when you will meet the requirements.