Adviser, Talent Advisory | Wellington City

Job Description

Adviser, Talent Advisory

Role type: Permanent, full-time

Location: Wellington City

Salary band & range: GSR F $76,463 to $101,967 depending on skills and experience

(Salary midpoint for this position is $89,215 per annum)

About the Role - Kōrero mō te Tūranga

Are you ready to take the next step in your recruitment career? Our Talent Advisory team, part of the People & Capability directorate, is looking for a motivated Adviser to join us.

This is a varied and rewarding role where you'll manage your own recruitment portfolio and work closely with business leaders to support smart hiring decisions.

The people we hire directly influence the ability to deliver on Ministry for Primary Industries strategic goals. You'll play a key role in ensuring we attract the talent needed to contribute to these goals.

As an Adviser, you will:

• Partner with leaders to understand current and future talent needs
• Guide hiring managers through the full recruitment lifecycle
• Use talent insights to advise on supply and demand of particular roles
• Ensure we attract, select, and appoint high-quality candidates

You'll also have opportunities to contribute to a range of projects, present to leadership teams, and facilitate team discussions around how we continue to improve our service

About You - Mōu

This is a great opportunity for an early in career recruitment Coordinator or Adviser, with around 1 to 3 years of relevant experience.  

You will bring a genuine interest in recruitment, with experience in agency and/or internal environments across the full recruitment lifecycle. You will be confident juggling multiple priorities, and know how to advise, educate, and influence stakeholders - all while keeping the candidate and hiring manager experience front of mind.

You will bring strong communication and relationship-building skills and be comfortable presenting to different audiences. We are looking for someone organised, proactive, and great at managing a busy workload.

About the Team - Mō tō mātou Rōpū

You'll report to the Principal Adviser Talent Advisory and work alongside a supportive team of Advisers and Senior Advisers who bring a range of recruitment skills and experience.

We're a close-knit team that values collaboration, learning, and having fun. We share ideas, support each other, and take pride in delivering great outcomes for our people and candidates.

About MPI - Mō te Manatū Ahu Matua

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) partners with New Zealand's food and fibre sector to be the world's most sustainable provider of high-value food and primary products.

Benefits of working at MPI - Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Ahu Matua

• Additional MPI leave days
• Career development and internal opportunities across the business unit and organisation
• Annual Wellness payment

Are you ready to make a difference? - Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi whaitake?

We are committed to being a good partner under Te Tiriti o Waitangi which includes working closely with iwi, hapū, whānau and hāpori.

We aspire to reflect the diverse communities we serve, so we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, and identities. As an organisation, we are committed to making Manatū Ahu Matua Ministry for Primary Industries a great place to work for all.

In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values; your interest and motivations for this role; the abilities, strengths, personal attributes, and diverse perspectives you will bring to the role and this organisation, which may have also been gained outside of the workforce.

To view the position description and/or apply online, please click “APPLY FOR THIS JOB” or visit the MPI Careers Site. To apply, you must hold the right to work in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain it – click here to find out more about work visa eligibility and options.

Applications close at midnight on Sunday 14 September 2025

If you have any questions about the role, please email Louise.Devine@mpi.govt.nz

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