Candidate Coordinator - 7 month fixed term

• 7 month fixed term. Start date 3rd August 2026.
• Take on a role in a fast paced, versatile environment within the Northern recruitment team
• Support our recruiters, hiring managers and candidates with high-touch service

Mo te tunga | About the role

Our candidate coordinator supports our team of Recruitment Advisers and guides candidates through our process and leave a great first impression of recruitment with them.

We have an opportunity for a candidate coordinator to join our Northern team, who deliver recruitment service from Kaitaia to Tongariro. This role will see you primarily support Auckland sites - Auckland Regional Prison, Auckland Region Womens Correctional Faclility (ARWCF) and Bail Support - Penrose.

Mou | About you

You may already have recruitment/HR experience or be a skilled administrator/coordinator who has worked in a high-volume or corporate space and is looking for something extra special in their day-to-day work. You are an enthusiastic, energised team-player who is passionate about delivering an outstanding recruitment experience. You enjoy working with people and you thrive in a detail-focused environment.

Our successful candidate will be an enthusiastic Candidate Coordinator who is able to showcase their initiative, you will not be shy in picking up the phone and to collaborate across functions to ensure a seamless recruitment journey for our candidates, recruiters and hiring managers.

Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience

Our ideal candidate will possess:

• High attention to detail and a willingness to go the extra mile
• Awesome prioritisation and time management skills - a real sense of urgency.
• Confident in a front facing role - you will be working directly with internal managers, candidates, and supporting our of advisory team- including Senior Advisers and Leads
• Be people focussed- your motivated to make every experience with you top quality
• A growth mindset- and a commitment to becoming a master of your role

You are an enthusiastic, energised team-player who can ideally show some understanding (or an openness to developing an understanding) of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application to the work of our government department.

Nga painga | The benefits

The salary range for this position starts at $60,904.00 with $71,651.00 being the midpoint (100%) of the range. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

3 days onsite and 2 days work from home.

Mo matou | About us

Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Maori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whanau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hokai Rangi strategy.

We value inclusion and diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve. We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.

Tono inaianei | Apply Now

To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the recruitment function, applications close Monday 29th June 2026.

If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact ***email_hidden***, or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz.