Ko wai mātou - About us:

Hato Hone St John has been serving New Zealanders since 1885. Today, our 11,000-strong team of kaimahi work across Aotearoa to enhance the health and wellbeing of our communities. From responding to 111 calls to supporting people to stay healthy through our mahi in health education, access, and monitoring, we are making life-changing differences every day. 

He aha te tūranga - About the role:  

As a Recruitment Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in supporting our recruitment team by delivering a people-first experience that’s organised, professional, and engaging for every candidate. From sourcing talent to coordinating interviews and managing pre-employment checks, you'll be hands on and at the heart of the candidate journey.

The portfolio you'll be supporting is highly volunteer-centric, requiring ongoing engagement and relationship management of active volunteer talent communities. We’re looking for someone who genuinely loves connecting with people. If picking up the phone, having a good kōrero, and helping someone take the next step in their journey sounds like your kind of day, you might be just who we’re after.

Key responsibilities:

• Calling and phone screening candidates - you’ll be the friendly first voice they hear, helping to assess their fit and guide them through the process
• Using job boards, social media, and networks to find great people and start meaningful conversations
• Coordinating interviews and supporting hiring managers to keep the process running smoothly
• Managing pre-employment checks (police vetting, references, and other role-specific requirements)
• Supporting info evenings, assessment centres, and community-focused careers events
• Maintaining strong, ready-to-go talent pools in our CRM for both paid and volunteer roles
• Jumping in to support Recruitment Advisors as needed 

Ko wai koe - About you:

• Experience working as a Candidate Manager or Recruitment Coordinator in an internal recruitment or agency environment preferred.
• Previous experience working with volunteers or an understanding of volunteer workforce dynamics is advantageous.
• You’re a natural people-person who gets energy from meaningful conversations
• You’re tech-savvy and confident using recruitment systems and digital tools
• Organised, detail-focused, and comfortable juggling a busy to-do list
• A genuine interest in delivering a great experience for both candidates and hiring managers

You’ll join a large, purpose-led team working collaboratively to deliver real impact where it matters most. This is a great opportunity to grow your recruitment career in a fast-paced environment where you’re backed by a passionate team – and no two days are the same.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply

Click “I’m interested” before applications close on Sunday 15 March.

For further information please contact Lindsey Frankland via [email protected] for a confidential discussion. 

At Hato Hone St John, we embrace diversity, welcoming everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We value unique perspectives, fostering inclusivity to better serve our communities, and we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs.

E pōhiritia nei e mātou, te whānau o Hato Hone St John, ngā rereketanga o ia tāngata ki te haramai. E āwhinatia e mātou i ngā whakaaro rereke, kia mahi pai i roto i ngā hāpori katoa. Ko ta mātou nei haepapa, kia hangaia tātahi āhuru mōwai mā tātou, kia mahi haumaru ai.

If you need accommodations for accessibility, please reach out to the recruiter listed for equitable participation in our recruitment process.

Research shows that women and people from under-represented groups are less likely to apply for roles when their experience doesn’t match the job description perfectly. If you’re excited and think you have what it takes, we want to hear from you! Even if your experience doesn’t align 100%. Please apply or contact the recruitment advisor listed on the advertisement for a kōrero.