Talent Acquisition Specialist, Auckland
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Talent Acquisition Specialist

  • Posted 1w ago
  • On Site
  • Casual, Fixed Term Contract

Auckland

Job Description

Talent Acquisition Specialist – 1 Month Contract


Location: East Tamaki, Auckland

Hours: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week

Hours: Flexible start time, with standard office hours of 8:00am – 5:00pm

Temp/Contract: Approx. 1 month

Pay Rate: $45–$50 per hour, depending on experience


About the Opportunity

We’re currently seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist / Recruitment Consultant to join our client’s team on an immediate, short-term contract.


This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands-on, operational and involved in the full recruitment process. You’ll be joining a busy environment where recruitment needs are active, and your ability to pick things up quickly and get moving from day one will be key.


Our client operates across the environmental and operational services sector, with a large operational workforce, so experience recruiting into blue-collar, frontline, operational or high-volume environments would be highly advantageous.


About the Role

Working closely with the wider team, you’ll be responsible for supporting recruitment activity from application through to placement, ensuring candidates are progressed quickly and effectively.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Reviewing and screening applications
  • Conducting phone screens and candidate interviews
  • Managing candidate shortlists and presenting suitable candidates to hiring managers
  • Coordinating interviews and managing candidate communication throughout the process
  • Working closely with hiring managers to understand recruitment requirements
  • Advertising vacancies and managing candidate attraction channels
  • Proactively sourcing candidates through job boards, databases and recruitment networks
  • Maintaining accurate candidate records and recruitment activity within the ATS
  • Completing reference checks and pre-employment requirements
  • Supporting onboarding processes
  • Providing regular updates on recruitment progress and candidate pipelines
  • Assisting with general recruitment administration and coordination
  • Maintaining accurate records, documentation and reporting
  • Supporting the wider team with day to day administrative tasks as required


About You

We’re looking for someone who can jump in and be productive from day one. You’ll ideally have:

  • 2-4+ years experience in recruitment or talent acquisition
  • Previous experience working in an internal TA team
  • Experience recruiting across operational, blue collar, frontline or high volume roles would be advantageous
  • Experience using SmartRecruiters, Snaphire or a similar ATS
  • Strong candidate management and communication skills
  • Confidence speaking with candidates and hiring managers at all levels
  • Excellent organisation and attention to detail
  • The ability to manage multiple vacancies and priorities at once
  • A proactive, practical and hands on approach
  • The ability to work independently and quickly understand processes and systems
  • Someone who is comfortable picking up a busy recruitment desk and getting stuck in


What’s on Offer?

  • Approx. 1 month temp/contract opportunity
  • $45–$50 per hour, depending on experience
  • Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week
  • Immediate opportunity to make an impact within a busy recruitment environment
  • A hands on role where you can utilise your recruitment experience from day one


Apply Now

We welcome your application or invite you to contact us for a confidential discussion. Applicants must currently be based in New Zealand and hold a valid work visa or residency.


We are reviewing applications daily as they are received and encourage early submission.

Desired Hard Skills

  • Interviewing
  • Applicant Tracking Systems
  • Candidate Management
  • Recruitment
  • Reference Checks

Desired Soft Skills

  • Communication
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Organisation
  • Proactive

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