Recruitment Partner (Central)
- Hamilton
- Contract
- Full-time
We are looking for a passionate and experienced Recruitment Partner to join our Central Region People & Capability team on a 5 month fixed term contract to cover parental leave. In this role, you'll play a key part in attracting, engaging, and onboarding top talent to support our operational and strategic goals.The Role:As part of the Northpower team, you'll play a crucial role in attracting, selecting, and onboarding top talent across the business. From advising managers on job briefs to sourcing candidates, managing interviews, and ensuring a great candidate experience, you'll be the trusted advisor helping shape the future of our workforce.This is a dynamic and people-focused role where you'll partner closely with hiring managers, support large-scale campaigns, and contribute to building Northpower's employment brand.Based in Hamilton, you will:- Partnering with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and deliver tailored recruitment solutions.
- Managing end-to-end recruitment processes, from advertising and sourcing to selection and onboarding.
- Championing inclusive hiring practices and ensuring a positive candidate experience.
- Contributing to talent pipeline development.
- Collaborating with the wider P&C Delivery team to align recruitment with organisational priorities.What's in it for you?This is more than just a recruitment role, it's a chance to shape the future of our workforce while being part of a supportive and values-driven team.We'll reward you with benefits like:
- Competitive remuneration and benefits package
- Access to an in-house wellbeing programme, including Peer Support Network (Kaitiaki) and EAP services
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development
- A collaborative and positive team culture where your contributions are valuedAbout You:To excel in this role, you will have:
- Proven experience in recruitment, ideally within a complex or multi-site environment.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes in a fast-paced setting.
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Familiarity with recruitment systems and data-driven decision-making.About us
Northpower is an electricity and fibre network provider for Whangārei and Kaipara, with more than 60,000 connected customers.
We're one of the largest multi-utility contractors in New Zealand, servicing the needs of clients in transmission, distribution, generation, fibre, renewables, and commercial sectors. With over 1,400 staff working across 14 locations, we've built a reputation for excellence, innovation, and delivering commercially viable solutions for electrical and telecommunication design, construction, and maintenance.Get in touch!
If you're looking to make an impact and join a values-based organisation where professional development is supported, we'd love to hear from you. Submit your application via our careers website and search for #Req1715.Suitable applicants will be interviewed while the advertisement is open, so send in your interest early!
Pre-employment checks may include a criminal history check, drug and alcohol testing, and a medical assessment.
Northpower has an in-house recruitment team who manage recruitment for all our vacancies. If you're interested in a role with us, we encourage you to apply directly online, as we don't accept candidates via agency (unless the role is advertised by the agency at our request).