Job Description
Ko wai mātou | The Organisation
We are partnering with a government agency who are looking for Candidate Managers to join their team. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful initiatives within a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative environment. You’ll be part of a team making a real difference in people’s lives while gaining valuable experience in a dynamic and future-focused sector committed to innovation, well-being, and meaningful community outcomes.
Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity
We’re seeking multiple Candidate Managers – Career Transition to support individuals navigating organisational change, helping them transition smoothly into new opportunities. As a candidate manager, you will work directly with a list of employees to guide them through their career transition journey within the organisation. This role combines empathy, engagement, and a strategic approach to internal mobility, offering a meaningful opportunity to make a difference in people’s careers.
In this role, you’ll:
- Build trust and rapport with disestablished employees through proactive outreach and regular check-ins
- Assess each employee's unique skills, aspirations, and experience to identify suitable roles, including potential matches they may not have considered
- Provide practical support through CV refinement, application guidance, and targeted interview preparation
- Work seamlessly with recruitment and change management teams to align employee capabilities with available opportunities
- Handle all interactions with the highest levels of empathy, confidentiality, and professionalism
You're an empathetic professional with experience supporting career transitions. You excel at building trust quickly and matching people's skills to opportunities they might not see themselves. You're organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable balancing multiple relationships while making each person feel valued.
You work collaboratively across teams while maintaining confidentiality, and you're motivated by transforming organisational change into positive career development experiences.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and Experience
- Experience in recruitment, candidate management, HR, or career coaching
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with a natural ability to establish rapport and support individuals through transition
- Strong organisational capabilities with the ability to manage multiple relationships and maintain detailed progress tracking
- Familiarity with recruitment platforms and EOI processes (beneficial but not essential)
- Proven ability to deliver personalised, compassionate support while maintaining professional boundaries
Te painga o te mahi tahi me mātou | Benefits
- Hourly Rate up to $38.00 + 8% holiday pay.
- Temporary position for around 4 – 6 months.
- Remote Working.
- Open to candidates nationwide across New Zealand
- Meaningful opportunity to support colleagues through career transitions and create positive impact
Submit your CV via the Apply Now button or contact Kirsty Henegan on 098696255 for further details.
Operating for over 20 years in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, people2people, Edge Recruitment, Infront Sports and Frog Recruitment are your award-winning recruitment group and HR solutions provider. We are the 2024 Outstanding Large Agency, 2024 Excellence in Candidate Care and 2023 Excellence in Client Service RCSA Award winners. We mitigate our carbon emissions by measuring them and planting the equivalent in trees.
At people2people, Edge Recruitment, Infront Sports and Frog Recruitment, everyone is welcome and as an inclusive workforce, we encourage our employees, clients, and candidates to showcase their authentic selves.
Should you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request by phoning the above-mentioned recruitment consultant to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments.