Recruitment Coordinator

Full-time, Fixed-term Parental Leave Cover

(September 2026 to February 2027, or earlier if the substantive holder returns)

• Additional paid Board days off, including the days between Christmas and New Year
• Office based in Thorndon, close to public transport and local amenities
• Opportunity to help shape Te Kura's end-to-end recruitment model

Bring your relationship-building skills and proactive approach to Te Kura and help us attract great people.

Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (Te Kura) is New Zealand's largest state school, providing personalised distance education to ākonga across New Zealand and around the world.

We're looking for a Recruitment Coordinator to support hiring across allocated Learning Delivery portfolios, including Early Childhood and Overseas, Te Kahuī Rāwhiti and Northern Regions.

As part of a pilot of Te Kura's end-to-end recruitment model, you'll work closely with managers to provide practical recruitment support, helping ensure recruitment is in safe hands so they can focus on supporting their teams and ākonga. You'll support recruitment activity from advertising through to onboarding, including targeted advertising, candidate screening, interview coordination, pre-employment checks, and offers of employment We're interested in hearing from people who:

• Build trusted relationships and communicate confidently with a wide range of people
• Use sound judgement and take a proactive approach to solving problems
• Enjoy coordinating activities and keeping things moving
• Are comfortable working in an environment where processes continue to evolve

Previous recruitment experience would be an advantage but is not essential. We welcome applications from people with transferable skills, early career professionals looking to build their experience, or experienced recruiters seeking a rewarding short-term opportunity.

For this position, we offer a salary range starting from $68,814 to a maximum of $76,433 per annum. The final salary offer will be determined based on the candidate's unique combination of skills, qualifications, and relevant experience.

Join us and help shape the future of recruitment support at Te Kura. Apply now via our Careers Page. Applications will be considered as they are received. We're looking to appoint as soon as possible and encourage interested candidates to apply early.