Coordinator Recruitment - Fixed Term - Wellington

Coordinator Recruitment - Fixed Term - Wellington New Zealand Government•Wellington - Wairarapa, Wellington, NZ Join an organisation dedicated to helping our communities Be part of a supportive and friendly team Salary range $67,027 - $74,475 (pro rata), dependent on skills and experience Bring your customer service flair and coordination skills to help recruit our volunteer firefighters. Fixed term to 24 December 2026. About the role Mō tēnei tūranga - about the role As part of the volunteer recruitment team, the Coordinator Recruitment works alongside a team of other Coordinators, Administrators and Advisors based in National Headquarters in Wellington. This role is unique compared to other recruitment coordination roles where you will be responsible for medical triage, sourcing further medical information and completing medical screening to progress applicants. This also includes checking medical information for completeness, determining next steps in medical processing and finalising completed medical checks. Confident telephone skills and competence in discussing medical issues with applicants is required. This is a fixed term role starting ASAP through to 24 December 2026. What you'll bring to the role As part of a friendly and engaging team, you will bring your excellent customer service skills to support a great experience for our candidates and leaders. As a natural people person, you will make connections with a wide range of stakeholders, both internally and externally. Working with sensitive information, you will show professionalism, empathy, maturity and resilience. Our ideal candidate will have prior experience working in a medical or health environment. Experience in HR, or Recruitment coordination would be a bonus. Responsibilities and qualifications Previous coordination or administration experience Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to convey information and ideas clearly and accurately, in a way that meets the needs of your audience Proven organisational and prioritisation skills to ensure high quality results within tight deadlines The ability to liaise confidently with medical practices and applicants about their medical history Strong IT literacy, including confidence with the Microsoft package Experience in medical based work highly desirable but not essential Benefits of this role He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu? – Why you will enjoy working here As an employer, Fire and Emergency New Zealand is committed to providing an enjoyable and challenging work environment with a focus on ongoing personal development. The salary range for this role is $67,027 - $74,475 (pro rata), dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role. About the employer Ko wai mātou - who are we? Fire and Emergency New Zealand is a Crown Entity responsible for reducing unwanted fires, responding to structural and vegetation fires and other emergencies including motor vehicle crashes, medical emergencies, hazardous substance related incidents, natural disasters, and supporting increased community resilience. Our vision is to build stronger communities and protect what matters most to the people within them. We are proud to be recognised as New Zealand's most trusted public sector agency. Our values reflect what our people believe is core to who we are and the organisation we aspire to be. Kia Tika - We Do the Right Thing Manaakitanga - We Serve and Support Whanaungatanga - We Are Better Together Auahatanga - We Strive to Improve Diversity and inclusion We value diversity as a strength and welcome applicants that can help bring a difference to our organisation. Application details Applications close Friday 14 August 2026. Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory for this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr