Talent Acquisition Consultant (Technical recruiter)

Management Level

Job Description & Summary

Kia ora,

Be a catalyst for transformation. Shape the future at PwC New Zealand.

At PwC, our purpose is clear: to build trust in society and solve important problems.

We are seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Consultant with a focus on technical role recruitment to join our team in Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland.

Partner with an incredible group of senior internal stakeholders to deliver end-to-end in-house sourcing and selection of top talent for our business. Our preferred candidate will have an established track record of placing technology-focused roles, be a champion of creative thinking and have a knack for building strong relationships.

Ngā kōrero mo tēnei tūranga / About the role

This is your opportunity to take your Talent Acquisition career to the next level, powered by AI and inspired by the incredible work PwC delivers every day our clients.

Your day-to-day could include:

• Partnering with hiring managers to deeply understand technical requirements of our vacancies, team needs and role competencies, translating them into effective recruitment strategies.
• Creatively tackle any sourcing hurdles to find top talent using a range of sourcing methods, recommend new sourcing initiatives to attract suitable candidates.
• Delivering excellent candidate experiences throughout the recruitment process, ensuring timely feedback and maintaining a professional approach, including phone screenings and interviews.
• Advocating for People & Culture team and the needs of your Line of Service stakeholders. Upskill on best practices and recruitment policies as required.
• Managing a small portfolio of immigration cases for talent hired into the business (Job check processes and partnering with Immigration Advisors as required).
• Ensuring recruitment processes comply with relevant legislation and support the on-boarding process, assisting hiring managers in monitoring new employees to ensure successful integration and retention.
• Championing the Talent Team. Building others up, communicating well and always be working to support each other to deliver the best possible results for our great firm.

Ngā pūkenga ka kawea mai e koe, ka whakawhanakehia rānei i tēnei tūranga  / Skills you will bring or develop in this role

• Proven track record as an internal recruiter in a professional services firm or large, complex organisation, with a deep understanding of a broad range of technical roles.
• Expertise in hiring candidates from overseas and managing international recruitment processes including Immigration NZ Job Check processes.
• Proficiency in using Recruitment Management Systems/Applicant Tracking Systems (we use Workday).
• Can evidence the drive and initiative required to manage a key PwC Talent Portfolio.
• Lead your portfolio with creativity and execute ideas to support excellent client outcomes.
• Experience working in a large, team-based HR environment, with a solid understanding of broader human resource issues and processes is desirable.
• A good read of people overlayed with initiative to predict stakeholder needs and apply logic to decisions and recommendations made to key stakeholders.
• A good level of hustle to work at pace when required.

If you don’t meet every requirement, we still want to hear from you - your skills and potential may be a great fit.

Ngā āhuatanga hirahira o te mahi ki PwC / Highlights of working at PwC NZ

• Growth - Global network; leadership development; A.I. tools and training; formal learning pathways
• Reputation - PwC is known for shaping tomorrow. Join us and you’ll accelerate your career while helping clients and communities solve their most important problems.
• Wellbeing - $250 annual wellbeing allowance; Life & income protection; Sonder / EAP / Headspace; 15 days’ paid sick leave; group-rate health insurance (eligibility applies)
• Flexibility - Flexible working; supportive coaching culture
• Time off - Purchase up to two extra weeks’ annual leave; two recognition days provided each year; annual summer shutdown period
• Whānau & community - Paid parental leave for all parents with flexible options and financial planning support; inclusive networks; paid volunteering leave
• Rewards - Discretionary bonus opportunities; generous referral bonuses; retail discounts & deals

Mō te aha tāu e tatari ana? / What are you waiting for?

Hit Apply now. To learn how you can grow and shine in your career at PwC, visit our careers site at https://www.pwc.co.nz/careers.html.

Grow here. Go further.

Ngā whakautu ki o pātai / Your questions answered:

Motuhake / Independence: Maintaining independence is fundamental to demonstrating that PwC has not been influenced by any relationships or situations that undermine our objectivity. This role requires an independence review process.

Tono tōtika mai / Please apply directly: We’re not currently partnering with recruitment agencies for this role. If you’d like to be considered, please apply directly - we’d love to hear from you.

Nau mai ngā tono wawe / We encourage early applications: This role may close before the listed date if we identify a suitable candidate.

Atamai hangahanga / A.I. usage: Please note that secure, A.I.-enabled tools may support parts of our recruitment process, but all applications are reviewed and decisions made by our people.

Please note: PwC Takes a break from 19 Dec 2025 to 12 Jan 2026. We appreciate you making an application. We will not be reviewing applications until our return to the office and will contact you when we return in the new year.

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