Recruitment Coordinator - RMO
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waikato · 5001+ employees
What the role involves
- Coordinating recruitment
- Ensuring compliance
- Building relationships
What they ask for
Previous HR/recruitment experience, preferably in medical field; excellent organization, attention to detail, computer proficiency including Microsoft Word and Excel; strong communication and problem-solving skills; ability to handle high volumes and meet deadlines.
About the job
Recruitment Coordinator: Waikato Hospital, Fixed term:12 Months Fixed term Full timeStart date 26 October 2026Are you a peopleperson with a knack for organisation and a love for fastpaced work? The RMO Support Service at Waikato Hospital is looking for a superstar Recruitment Coordinator to join our team!About the RoleThis fulltime, fixed term role is perfect for someone who enjoys variety, thrives under pressure, and wants to play a key part in supporting our Resident Medical Officers (RMOs). If youre ready for a role thats exciting, challenging, and genuinely rewarding, wed love to meet you.Youll be steering the full recruitment journey for our RMOs shortlisting top talent, guiding candidates through the process, and making sure every new doctor feels genuinely welcomed from day one.Be the guardian of compliance, keeping everything aligned with Medical Council standards, Immigration requirements, and employment legislation so our processes stay sharp, safe, and seamless.Alongside this, youll help us shape smarter recruitment strategies that support the Districts future workforce needs because great planning today means great care tomorrow.At the heart of it all, youll be building strong, supportive relationships with our RMO workforce, helping them feel valued, connected, and excited to stay and grow with us.If youre enthusiastic, organised, and ready to make a real impact behind the scenes in healthcare, this could be your next great opportunity.Click here to view the position description.About the Team/ServiceYou will be joining a team of three other recruiters who work side by side in a fastmoving, timesensitive environment, delivering great results while keeping our team culture positive and enjoyable.About youTo thrive in this role, youll bring a great mix of organisation, people skills, and a dash of problemsolving flair. Were looking for someone who can:Be well organised and have excellent attention to detailBe highly skilled at context switching and multi-taskingBe highly competent in computer usage, including Microsoft Office in particular Word and ExcelHave previous HR/Recruitment experience, preferably in the medical fieldBe able to establish and maintain positive working relationships with people at all levels.Able to work with high volumes of work while maintaining qualityBe self-directed and able to meet critical deadlinesExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExperience or interest in healthcareProblem solving and initiativeAn attitude of continuous improvement betterHow to ApplyTo apply please click Apply online or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59 pm on 16 October 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Lisa McKerrow at Lisa.McKerrow@TeWhatuOra.govt.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.