Senior Medical Officer Senior Recruitment Advisor

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Location:
Tairawhiti,
Employment type:
Permanent Fulltime

Challenging yet rewarding role, making a difference for Healthcare in NZ

Working for New Zealand's largest employer

This is an exciting opportunity to join Health New Zealand and play a crucial role in recruiting in our Senior Medical Officers, directly contributing to achieving national health targets. As a Senior SMO Recruitment Advisor, you will provide strategic and operational recruitment guidance, advice, and support to people leaders. You will be responsible for delivering candidate-centric recruitment services, ensuring a seamless experience for both candidates and hiring managers. Additionally, you will mentor and support junior team members and lead portfolio-specific projects and recruitment events.

Change often brings both challenges and opportunities, and working at Health NZ during a period of transformation is no exception. If you are resilient and eager to shape a new organisational culture that promotes innovation, inclusivity, and excellence, and have a passion for being directly involved in initiatives aimed at improving the healthcare system, then this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the full recruitment process of all Senior Medical Officers from sourcing to Offer
• To work closely with clinicians to understand the vacancies you are recruiting to.
• Deliver recruitment services that align with workforce strategies
• Provide advice on sourcing and candidate attraction strategies
• Coach hiring managers on best practices in recruitment and assessment methods.
• Ensure timely communication and support for candidates throughout the recruitment process.
• Participate in health sector employment initiatives and recruitment events.
• Proven ability to engage effectively in face-to-face communication across a wide range of stakeholders.
• Experience using social media platforms as a strategic tool for recruitment and employer branding.

About the Team/Service/ Location

In Tairāwhiti, our recruitment team supports Health New Zealand by attracting top Senior Medical Officer talent. As part of the country’s largest employer, we play a key role in supporting national health goals while working in a region known for its strong community focus and unique cultural identity. This is a team that thrives on collaboration, innovation, and making a real difference in healthcare.

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About You: 

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant field and/or equivalent experience in a senior recruitment or talent role.
• Five years of relevant experience in an advisory position in recruitment
• Knowledge of NZ legislation and its application in a large, complex organisation.
• Experience working in the public health sector is preferred.
• Strong relationship management skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

 We are looking for someone who is resilient, innovative, and passionate about improving the healthcare system.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 27th July 2025
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Darlene Banks on
Darlene.Banks@hbdhb.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.