Recruitment Manager

About Us | Waipapa Taumata Rau – The University of Auckland

Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Recruitment Manager to join our collaborative and engaged team to deliver strategic and operational Recruitment support for one of Aotearoa New Zealand's largest and diverse organisations.

Te Whiwhinga Mahi | The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Recruitment Manager to lead an established recruitment function within our in-house team. This is a full-time, permanent role, offering the chance to shape future-focused recruitment services and to make a significant impact by fostering excellence, engagement, and leadership.

Reporting to the Associate Director, Talent and Recruitment, you’ll oversee teams responsible for delivering high-quality, consultative recruitment services across both academic and professional portfolios. This is a people-focused leadership role with a strong emphasis on coaching, mentoring, and developing team capability. You will inspire and guide your team to deliver recruitment excellence, ensure stakeholder alignment and engagement, and drive continuous improvement across all facets of recruitment operations.

You will also be instrumental in supporting initiatives that include the rollout of our Employee Value Proposition (EVP), advancing internal mobility and career development pathways, and championing diversity and employer branding strategies across the University. Your ability to foster relationships, influence senior stakeholders, and lead through change will be key to your success.

Position Description 

He Kōrero Mōu | About You

You will be a people-centred recruitment leader who brings commercial insight, strategic capability, and a proactive, collaborative approach. You will have:

• Proven leadership skills with experience in managing, mentoring and developing a high-performing team
• Demonstrated success managing end-to-end recruitment across multiple functions and seniority levels
• Strong relationship management and influencing skills, including the ability to work with senior leaders and multiple stakeholder groups
• Deep understanding of sourcing strategies, internal mobility, career pathways, redeployment, and employer branding
• Proven experience leading or significantly contributing to high-profile recruitment projects in large, complex environments
• Experience delivering diversity initiatives and aligning recruitment strategies with organisational goals.

Ngā Āhuatanga Kei A Mātou | What We Offer

This is an opportunity to shape the recruitment experience and outcomes at a leading tertiary institution. We offer:

• Flexible work arrangements including hybrid working.
• Five weeks of annual leave and 6.75% superannuation
• Professional development opportunities and access to university-wide staff benefits
• A supportive and collaborative working environment

Me Pēhea Te Tukuna Tono | How to Apply

Please apply online by Thursday 29 May 2025, and submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and what you would bring to this opportunity.

For a confidential discussion about the role, contact Melissa Karl on [email protected]

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment.  For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz

The University is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment where everyone can thrive. For further information see Te Ara Tautika | the Equity Policy and visit www.equity.auckland.ac.nz