Senior Recruitment Advisor Te TariPureke

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey. Senior Recruitment Advisor Te TariPureke New Zealand Police – Wellington, North Island Based in Wellington Salary - $88,179 Permanent Employee About us: Te Tari Pūreke– Firearms Safety Authorityis New Zealand’s Firearms Regulator. Our Vision is to ensure the possession and use of firearms in Aotearoa is the safest in the world. To achieve this, Te Tari Pūreke delivers four core functions: effectively implementing the firearms licensing systems; managing the Firearms Registry; educating people to enable compliance with their legislative responsibilities; and promoting the safe possession andlawfuluse of firearms. We are committed to fostering a culture ofsafe and responsible firearms use, gun ownership and awareness by working collaboratively with the firearms community, our stakeholders, and fellow agencies. About the role: In this role, you will lead end-to-end recruitment across a diverse portfolio within Te Tari Pūreke, working closely with leaders to deliver high-quality hiring outcomes. While the roles you recruit will vary in level and complexity, you will operate as a trusted advisor, bringing a pragmatic approach to problem-solving and supporting leaders to identify, attract, and secure the right talent. You’ll enjoy the variety that comes from working across different workgroups, developing strong relationships, and gaining a deep understanding of their workforce needs. With strong organisational skills, sound judgement, and a customer-focused approach, you will manage the recruitment process from advertising through to offer. You’ll be supported as you learn our unique recruitment frameworks and processes, while being empowered to work with a high degree of autonomy. This role offers the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with leaders and stakeholders across Auckland and Wellington, providing expert recruitment advice and helping to deliver effective workforce outcomes across Te Tari Pūreke. Key Accountabilities: Provide expert recruitment advice and end-to-end recruitment support across a diverse portfolio of roles Talent screening and shortlisting Applicant care/management Building relationships with hiring managers Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives What you will bring: Being part of the Police whānau is about being our best to ensure our communities are safe and feel safe. Our Core Competencies provide a shared understanding of the behaviours, leadership and technical competence required for success at each level of Police. Whilst we are looking for skills, knowledge, and experience relevant to the role, we also place high importance on your state of mind, the alignment of your values with ours, your ability to contribute to and build high performing teams, and the way that you lead yourself or others. Experience in recruitment is essential – internal desirable Experience working in a complex regulatory environment will be highly regarded. Sound understanding of recruitment processes and the end-to-end methodologies involved in hiring. High levels of initiative and the confidence to solve problems and make decisions in real time. A great eye for detail, a compliance mindset, supported by sound computing/ database skills. The proven ability to build rapport with a wide range of people from different backgrounds and cultures Resilience and the ability to flex with regular change will be beneficial. Previous experience in mentoring and leading teams is highly desirable. Come and join a team whoarepassionate about ensuring the possession and use of firearms in Aotearoa is the safest in the world. We as thefirearmsregulator, collaborate closely with both the Ministry of Justice and NZ Police. The Ministry of Justiceis responsible forpolicy advice and systemoversightandNZPoliceis responsible forlaw enforcement function. Together weseekto continuously improve our approach across thefirearm’sregulatory environment. Whilst we are looking for skills, knowledge, and experience relevant to the role, we also place high importance on your state of mind, the alignment of your values with ours, your ability to contribute to and build high performing teams, and the way that you lead yourself or others. If you want to contribute to keeping our communities safe andenjoypurposeful andmeaningfulwork,then comejoin ourhighly motivated team. This role is Individual Contributor/Emerging Leader level. You can refer toIndicators for Successfor further information on the requirements. This position is covered by a collective agreement and salary will commence at $88,179.00 All applications must be submitted online and will not be accepted directly via email. All applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand. If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact the Recruitment Manager - ***********@police.govt.nz Please note: Deadline for applications is 5:00 pm Wednesday 26th August 2026. We encourage early applications, as this vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date if a high volume of applications is received. #J-18808-Ljbffr