• Make a significant impact by being highly organised and thrive in a busy, fast paced environment 

• Collaborative and Positive team 

• Contribute to success of our wider People, Safety, and Wellbeing Team 

Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha │ About Environment Canterbury 

As a regional council, we are responsible for managing natural resources including air, soil, water and land. We work in partnership with mana whenua Ngāi Tahu to protect the health of our environment to ensure a sustainable and prosperous future for our region.  

The region’s evolving environmental and political context means we will continue to be agile and adaptive, as we respond to regulatory and environmental changes.  

Our mahi (work) is organised around the delivery of our three core services:  

• Environmental Regulation and Protection 

• Community Preparedness and Response to Hazards 

• Public Transport  

Kōrero mō te Tūranga | About the Role 

As our Talent Acquisition Coordinator, you’ll be a key member of our Talent Team, supporting all aspects of our recruitment activities.  Your responsibilities will include: 

• Creating and posting Job adverts on various platforms to attract top talent 

• Coordinating interviews and maintaining clear communication with candidates 

• Manage the recruitment inbox and ensuring a smooth workflow 

• Generate reports on recruitment metrics and activities 

• Continuously improving our recruitment processes for greater efficiency 

• Delivering a positive customer experience across all your interactions  

For more information on this role, please refer to the job description at the bottom of the advert.

Mōu │ About You 

Your ability to connect with people will be your greatest strength as you effortlessly build strong relationships across all levels of the organisation.  You’ll be driven by a passion for excellent customer service with your commitment to quality and timely delivery, ensuring their needs are met with the highest standards. Most importantly, you’ll enjoy having fun while juggling a busy day, bringing a positive and energetic vibe to the workplace that inspires those around you. 

Mātau ā-Wheako | Experience   

Ideally, you’ll be tertiary qualified or have relevant experience in recruitment along with: 

• At least three years of experience in recruitment administration or coordination 

• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills 

• Great communication skills and the ability to create appealing recruitment content 

• A customer-focused approach and a knack for problem-solving 

• Knowledge of NZ Employment legislation is a plus 

Ngā hua o te Mahi i te Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha | Working at Environment Canterbury   

Our mahi is underpinned by our values:  

• Kaitiakitanga (stewardship) 

• Pononga (integrity)  

• Manaakitanga (people first)  

• Whanaungatanga (collaboration)  

• Māiatanga (can do) 

We understand and embrace a diverse workforce; this diversity will enable us to better serve our people, our community, and our greatest taonga, the environment. We value everyone’s contribution, diverse thinking, and skills.   

We're on a journey to become a treaty partner of excellence, including incorporating te ao Māori into our work. We offer supportive opportunities to develop capability in this area and encourage our people to use kaupapa Māori, mātauranga Māori, and te reo Māori in our daily work. We welcome you with an open heart & mind, wherever you are on your personal te ao Māori journey.

Ko ētahi atu kōrero | Additional Information  

For a confidential chat about this role please contact Roz Grant on 0273014802. 

Applications close on Sunday 8th June 2025.  Applications will be reviewed as we receive them, and interviews may take place before the close date. We reserve the right to close advertising early.    

Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks, and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role.   

We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but don't meet every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. 

Me mahi tahi tātou - Together we can