Senior Talent Partner

Take a lead role in developing and implementing targeted and innovative recruitment initiatives Work closely with national leaders while leading strategic critical mahi Join our fun and friendly team who enjoy working together Mō te tūnga| About the role Oranga Tamariki is seeking an experienced and innovative recruitment partner to lead the delivery of our Social Worker recruitment Strategy. The position is fixed term until 30 June 2027. This is a unique opportunity to influence recruitment outcomes nationally and make a significant difference by helping attract talented social workers who can support tamariki, rangatahi and whānau across New Zealand. As the Senior Talent Partner, you will take a lead role in developing and implementing targeted and innovative recruitment initiatives, build strategic partnerships across the sector to address workforce challenges. Working closely with national leaders, education providers, community organisations and other government stakeholders, you will help shape sustainable talent pipelines and strengthen our social worker workforce. Your core day-to-day responsibilities will include: Lead the implementation of Oranga Tamariki's Social Worker Recruitment Strategy. Design and deliver innovative attraction campaigns and talent sourcing initiatives. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including tertiary providers, professional bodies and community organisations. Identify and develop new pathways to attract social workers into Oranga Tamariki. Proactively source and engage talent across New Zealand and internationally where appropriate. Analyse recruitment trends, market insights and workforce data to inform recruitment strategies. Think outside the box and challenge traditional recruitment approaches to develop effective workforce solutions. Significant experience in recruitment, ideally bringing some knowledge and experience recruitment in the health and social work sector Be able to show demonstrated success in developing and delivering attraction and sourcing strategies. Exceptional relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills. Strong communication and influencing abilities. Strong project management and organisational skills. A passion for wanting to have an impact on all communities across New Zealand. Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you This role provides an exciting opportunity to lead a strategic piece of work that will directly contribute to strengthening the social worker workforce across Oranga Tamariki. You will have the opportunity to build innovative recruitment approaches, create meaningful partnerships and help shape the future of social worker recruitment in New Zealand. Oranga Tamariki offer a step-based remuneration package, that offers progression annually for experience through tenure. Annual remuneration for this position starts between $125,926 and $136,077 dependant on experience. We are a vibrant and supportive team that loves to work hard and balance itself with socialising and the classic Stuff quiz! Flexible work options and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. Professional development and coaching so that you can thrive and grow. We welcome diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do. In our work, we aim to demonstrate these values: We put Tamariki We believe Aroha is vital. We respect the Mana of people. We are Tika and Pono We value Whakapapa We recognise that Oranga is a journey. We are committed to ensuring that New Zealand is the best place in the world to be a child. We are also committed to ensuring Oranga Tamariki partners with hapū, iwi and Māori organisations to find appropriate solutions for tamariki in need. Reference # 42654 Posted on 20 Aug 2026 Closes on 30 Aug 2026 23:55 Location(s) Wellington Expertise Analysts, Management & Change Consulting, Other, Recruitment, Project Management, Strategy and Planning #J-18808-Ljbffr