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A rare opportunity to reset hiring: simplify, automate, and lift capability — fast.

Our client is a complex organisation where the recruitment and onboarding experience needs a major uplift. We are looking for an experienced in-house TA leader to design and deliver a modern, cohort-based approach across multiple disciplines; while strengthening candidate experience and employer reputation.

What you’ll be responsible for: You will lead a small team and work closely with People & Capability, HRIS/IT and leaders across the business to:

• Streamline and automate the hire-to-onboard journey in Oracle HCM (including a Redwood upgrade), reducing cycle time and administration.
• Lift hiring manager capability through practical, influence-first tools (intake, structured assessment, scorecards, candidate communications).
• Build a scalable bulk hiring model aligned to seasonal peaks (pools, screening, templates, comms automation).
• Improve sourcing and reduce agency reliance through stronger screening, pipelines and better use of candidate sourcing tools.
• Translate employer brand work into consistent, human candidate touchpoints and feedback loops.
• Create fit-for-purpose approaches for offshore entities supported by NZ HR.

What you’ll do:

• Set the TA strategy and annual plan aligned to workforce demand and peaks.
• Redesign recruitment workflows end-to-end, remove friction, and embed the ‘right way’ as the default through Oracle templates, automation and simple governance.
• Partner with HRIS/IT to configure Oracle Recruiting/Onboarding, improve reporting discipline and data quality.
• Strengthen selection quality through structured hiring practices and pragmatic guidance (including appropriate use of psychometrics).
• Build sourcing muscle: talent mapping where it matters, targeted campaigns, and a repeatable screening approach that prevents managers drowning in applications.
• Lead and develop your team, protecting focus on transformation while maintaining reliable service delivery.

What you’ll bring: We’re looking for someone who can quickly diagnose what matters and make change stick. You’ll likely have:

• Senior in-house TA leadership experience, including leading a TA team or function.
• A proven track record delivering measurable improvements in hiring speed, quality and candidate experience through process redesign and adoption.
• Strong stakeholder influence in complex, decentralised environments.
• Sourcing and screening depth, with practical experience improving channel ROI and reducing agency dependence.
• Systems fluency (Oracle, Workday, SuccessFactors or similar) and confidence translating business needs into workable configuration.
• Commercial judgement managing suppliers and demonstrating value through transparent reporting.

Why join:

• A genuine transformation mandate with Executive visibility and the chance to leave a lasting legacy.
• Work that blends strategy and delivery — you’ll build the plan and make it real.
• An organisation ready to invest in simplification, automation and capability uplift.

For a confidential conversation please contact Louise McLean on 027 247 9393 or apply online.  Please note that CVs should be in MS-Word format where possible.  Also, you must already hold an NZ Passport or valid working visa to be considered for this role.

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