Napier City Council Looking for Recruitment Advisor – Part Time at Napier, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand Full Time

Are you passionate about recruitment and committed to getting the right people in the right roles to achieve organisational success? Napier City Council is looking for a Part-Time Recruitment Advisor (20 hours per week) on a fixed term basis to cover a period of parental leave and support our workforce needs.

In this role, you will provide end to end recruitment expertise to our people leaders, offering support, guidance, upskilling, and contributing your subject matter knowledge to ensure effective recruitment. You will work alongside hiring managers of all levels, from first-time recruiters to those filling senior, technical, and hard-to-fill positions, so an ability to tailor your communication to your audience will be essential.

Te Āheinga – The Opportunity

• Provide talent acquisition expertise to NCC people leaders, ensuring we get the right people in the right roles.
• Run a seamless process from job definition to hiring and onboarding, ensuring exceptional candidate experience to support the NCC brand.
• Align recruitment practices with workforce planning and retention for our future success.
• Contribute to making NCC an employer of choice through ensuring fair, compliant, and values-aligned recruitment practices.
• Develop tailored strategies and utilize active recruitment methods to attract candidates for critical senior, technical, and hard-to-fill roles.
• Champion diversity, equity, and Te Ao Māori in recruitment and selection.
• Track and report recruitment metrics and trends with a lens of continous improvement.

He kōrero mōhou – About You

You will be someone who is passionate about people and the work we do at Council. You will be self-driven, innovative and an active team member. We are a tight knit team in the People & Capability space so if you are someone who values hard work, aims to achieve exceptional results and likes to have a laugh along the way then you’ll fit right in!

Ideally You Will Also Be Able To Demonstrate

• Tertiary qualification or 3+ years in an HR or recruitment advisory role.
• Recruitment/talent acquisition experience, ideally in the public sector or large organisations.
• End-to-end recruitment experience, including supporting senior, technical, and hard-to-fill roles.
• Ability to design and deliver training, workshops, and resources.
• Strong knowledge of job design, sourcing, interviewing, and offer management.
• Experience with ATS, recruitment software, and social media sourcing.
• Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving for complex recruitment challenges.
• Attention to detail and analytical skills for tracking recruitment metrics.
• Adaptability and resilience

Ngā painga mōhou – What we Offer

Benefits

In return you will get to be part of a team of motivated and proactive subject matter experts who love what they do and offer a supportive and inclusive team environment. Other benefits of joining our team include:

• Employee Assistance Program (OCP)
• Quarterly values awards + Birthday vouchers + Social club
• Free flu vaccinations (annual)
• Ka Awatea Cultural Wānanga + NCC Kapa Haka
• Te Reo Māori language classes

This is a 9-month Fixed Term opportunity, working Monday to Friday (20hrs per week). We will be interviewing applications as we receive them and may close the role when we have found the right person.

He kōrero mō Te Kaunihera o Ahuriri – About NCC

At Napier City Council, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and work to make our hiring process fair and accessible. If you need any support or adjustments during your application or interview, let us know—we’re happy to help!

Part of our success is shaped by our ability to foster strong, enduring relationships between NCC, Mana Whenua, and Iwi. Our Māori Partnerships team – Te Waka Rangapū – enhance our cultural capability and awareness through education, training, and resources to strengthen cultural competencies.

Before joining our team, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including drug testing for a safe workplace. Some roles may also require health screening.

As part of holding a role with Napier City Council, you may be called on to assist in Civil Defence emergencies—an opportunity to support our community when it matters most.

Please visit Napier City Council Careers website to see full job description

Job Description – Recruitment Advisor

Salary Range (FTE) – $88k – $100k