Mō te tūnga:  

Our whānau are looking for a mana Tane or mana Wahine with strong skills and a passion in Te Ao Māori and Te Reo Māori, to join our team as a Kaiāwhina Whakarite – Office Administrator . We are a proud Māori owned recruitment agency passionate about supporting better opportunities for Māori and are looking for a new kaimahi responsible for our administrative area.  

If you are looking for your next role within a fast-paced environment and wanting to join a team who are passionate about growing representation and inclusion of Aotearoa’s workforce, haere mai!

Mōu:

You will be the first face seen at the door! You must be an awesome communicator, who is a natural connector with a strong interest in growing stronger, more representative, and inclusive organisations. You will need to have strong verbal and written communication skills, the confidence and ability to interact with senior professionals and clients and have fantastic time management skills with an ability to multitask. You will have a keen interest in promoting Māori aspirations and it would be awesome if you enjoy working with new technologies.

You should enjoy working as part of a team and have a flair for dealing with people from all walks of life. We place great importance on Diversity and Inclusion strategies in the workplace and ensuring that these standards are met within our recruitment processes. Dedication in this area, together with the desire to succeed will ensure your success.  

Kei te kimi mātou i tētahi kaitono, kei a ia:

• Completion of NCEA Level 2 or above
• Intermediate to advanced level of Te reo Māori
• Basic to Intermediate Administration skills
• Ability to use Microsoft Word and Outlook

Mō Mātou:

We create pathways between exceptional people and specialist roles. Driven by a vision of a stronger, more diverse, and inclusive workforce, we are a Māori owned recruitment firm with a kaupapa to match exceptional people to the specialist roles that need them. We cater for both public and private sector positions, being featured on the All of Government (AoG) panel for recruitment. 

For more information about this role, please contact Carl Church on 0211666441  carl.church@nicherecruitment.co.nz  or  Ngaire To'omaga on 0211916979 ngaire.toomaga@nicherecruitment.co.nz 

Want to bring your commercial background to an in-house role working across a range of legal issues and projects?

Are you someone who loves to add value and make a difference within the community?

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Legal Counsel to join the team at the Kapiti Coast District Council.

The Kāpiti Coast is one of Wellington’s fastest growing districts and major infrastructure projects are providing economic benefit for the whole district. This position is the perfect opportunity for a legal professional to join Kāpiti’s forward thinking Council in a highly sought-after region.

About the role:

As Legal Counsel, you will bring your strong legal and commercial expertise to a range of complex and exciting projects within the local community, at a time of significant growth and change. Reporting to the Governance and Legal Services Manager, you will ensure the provision of quality, timely and cost-effective legal services across Council to meet the needs of the organisation. This includes legal advice and assistance across a wide variety of legal issues relevant to local government with a particular focus on infrastructure, property, regulatory and public law matters.

To be successful you will need to have:

• Bachelor of laws (or equivalent) and eligible for a current New Zealand practicing certificate
• Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field (desirable)
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience providing legal advice and assistance across a range of issues relevant to local government including property, regulatory, resource management, building, official information, privacy, warrants, delegations and public law (3 years PQE plus desirable)
• Demonstrated experience drafting and interpreting contracts and other legal documents
• Demonstrated ability to identify, analyse and communicate legal issues and analysis in a clear, concise and timely manner
• Demonstrated ability to effectively negotiate and manage external relationships with a high degree of professionalism.

Working for the Kāpiti Coast District Council means being part of a caring, dynamic and effective customer-focused team who make a positive difference in the community they serve

To apply for this role please click "Apply now ". For more information about the role please feel free to reach out to Ashna Narayan on 021 2259974 or at  ashna.narayan@nicherecruitment.co.nz.

We understand that Wellington Zoo is seeking to appoint the role of People Lead which is a newly created position reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (Daniel). The Zoo is a Wellington Council Controlled Organisation located in Newtown with around 118 staff.
As the stand-alone human resources role for the organisation, you are seeking a strong generalist who will operate as a business partner to the Chief Executive and Senior Management Team. The People Lead will have access to shared administrative support and specialist external support including an Organisational Development Consultant. 
We understand you are seeking a candidate with around 5+ years’ human resources experience, including expertise in employment relations as well as experience implementing culture and well-being initiatives. 

The Zoo is a Council Controlled Organisation of Wellington City Council based in Newtown with around 118 staff.
They have recently completed a realignment of the SLT which is now: CEO and 3 direct reports: Director of Safety, Assets & Systems; Director of Conservation and COO.
They have split the Corp Services Manager role into two – finance lead and people lead. They haven't replaced their P+C advisor who resigned and will instead create the new "P&C Lead" role which will report to the COO.
Job has been sized at $111,000 at top of rem range (80 to 95K midpoint) 
Must have at least 5yrs experience (no grads)
No direct reports. Dotted line to admin especially for recruitment support.
Free parking, a lot of discounts, $5k uniform optional , 5 weeks annual leave
ideally seeking an up-and-comer who is “hungry to make a difference”
Flex working policy
Will still have sally to help with strategic
Use Cullen for external employment law advice but would like someone with sound ER experience - able to nip issues in the bud before it gets to this stage
Ask your team survey –  initiatives to build culture that arise out of the survey
Wellbeing initiatives
Collegial , good relationships
Business partnership – working with SMT members = org design against strategy.

Student Support Advisors | Kaitohutohu Tautoko Tauira - Te Kupenga Hauora Maori

We are looking for proactive leaders passionate about driving positive change and supporting Māori and Pasifika students at tertiary level. Join the amazing team at one of New Zealand’s leading Universities and make a real difference!

About the Role | Te Whiwhinga mahi

This is a great opportunity to play a huge part in positively influencing Māori and Pasifika students within the Faculty or Medicine and Health Science.

You will have a key role in building a culturally responsive learning environment for Māori and Pasifika students and supporting their success through well-being, pastoral care and learning support.

About you | He kōrero mōu

We are looking to recruit 4 stand out candidates who are culturally competent and have lived experiences. This could mean starting your journey in Tikanga Māori and Te Reo Māori and/or being in touch with Pasifika values.

You will need to be a confident person, passionate about helping people and ready to progress your career.

You will also need:

• Ability to communicate with diverse audiences
• Tertiary qualification
• Ability to work independently and also collaboratively in a team environment
• Cultural competence

Benefits| Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

Enjoy flexible working, a positive working environment and make every day count!

• Flexible employment practices
• Competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave (pro-rated)
• Company superannuation scheme, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare and other discounts on internal and external services.
• Stellar building right in the heart of Auckland CBD

For more information contact Bel Singh on 021 224 5698 or Bel.singh@nicherecruitment.co.nz. To apply, please submit your CV via the apply button. Please note that due to current restrictions we are unable to accept applications from candidates who are not New Zealand citizens or residents. 

At Niche, we create pathways between exceptional people and specialist roles .

We have a strategic focus on building stronger, more diverse and inclusive workplaces in Aotearoa New Zealand.  In order to deliver on our vision and values we must identify the very best talent for our clients.  To do this we need consultants with specialist skills in truly understanding the needs of our clients and identifying the top potential talent for the roles our clients entrust us with.  

We place huge value on our candidates, and appreciate that they trust us with their futures, and we take that responsibility really seriously.

As recruitment specialists we are focused on building and nurturing communities of talent.  Our ability to understand what our clients need and identify the best people to go forward for new roles puts us at the forefront of our field.

About the role

Due to growth and strong client demand, we are seeking additional Consultants in the Marketing & Communications, HR & Talent Acquisition, and Risk Management spaces to join our team. No direct experience is necessary in any of these areas, but an interest in the area you recruit for and a passion for people will see you succeed. On a daily basis you will be:

• Connecting with your market in Tāmaki Makaurau, building networks of clients to whom you will act as a trusted advisor on recruitment matters
• Interviewing and assessing professional and executive talent, and other specialist candidates as requested, ensuring that you can identify transferable skills and accurately represent them in order to maximise their career possibilities
• Connecting and getting to know candidates (whakawhānaungatanga), and developing the basis for long lasting relationships with our current and future leaders
• Identifying new technologies and methods to make you more effective

About you

We are looking for an awesome communicator, who is a natural connector with a strong interest in using smart technology to help Aotearoa New Zealand grow stronger, more diverse and inclusive organisations. 

If you’re already the friend introducing all your friends to one another, introducing family members to potential employers or vice versa (and maybe a bit of match making), this job is for you. A genuine interest in helping people realise their goals is a huge component of the role. 

It would be fantastic if you have fluency or proficiency with te Reo Māori, Mandarin or Cantonese or a Pacific language but this is not a must (and we provide weekly te Reo Māori training for all of our team).

Rewards and recognition

Our rewards include a competitive base salary, uncapped bonus structure, flexibility to work from home, telephone and ongoing training.  Our top performers are recognised with travel packages and monthly rewards including celebratory lunches and rostered days off. 

You should enjoy working as part of a team and have a flair for dealing with people from all walks of life.  Niche places great importance on Diversity and Inclusion strategies in the workplace and ensuring that these standards are met within our recruitment processes.  Dedication in this area, together with the desire to succeed will ensure your success. 

Apply now

For more information on this opportunity, please phone Jenny Groom +21 429 114 for a confidential discussion or email jenny.groom@nicherecruitment.co.nz

If you are an experienced marketing and communications manager with a passion for connecting New Zealanders with our nation’s audiovisual history we would love to hear from you! 

Communications Manager

Every day we work to make a lasting difference to the lives of tamariki and whānau in need, so they thrive.

• Part-time 28 hours per week
• Flexible working options
• Creating better outcomes for tamariki and whānau 

The role:

The purpose of this role is to deliver a comprehensive communications plan covering internal and external communications that enables Barnardos to reach its strategic goals.  You will be able to tell the story of the difference we make for tamariki, rangitahi and whānau, while supporting the organisation to advocate for systemic change.

 About you:

As a well-versed communications professional you will be able to navigate the below responsibilities with ease:

• Provide high quality communications advice and support
• Develop and maintain a clear communication strategy
• Provide effective and supportive leadership to develop and deliver strategic marketing and communications plans.
• Lead the development and implementation of a strategic external communications, media and engagement plan

Who are we: 

For over 60 years Barnardos has been shaping brighter futures together with tamariki and whānau in Aotearoa. Our mahi across social services, early learning and advocacy for children’s wellbeing means we're there for the whole childhood journey, and beyond.

Every day, we’re making a positive, long-lasting difference to children's lives. 

As New Zealand’s largest childrens’ charity our people are at the heart of all we do as they make a real and positive difference in the lives of thousands of tamariki, rangatahi, whanau and communities every year.

Applications:

For more information, please contact Tessa Wilkie at Niche Recruitment on 021 198 9580 or tessa.wilkie@nicherecruitment.co.nz - or APPLY NOW

With an increasing demand for legal support staff, we are looking for temporary support for both short and long term assignments in the new year

Maybe you are between roles, a stay-at-home mum able to cover a short term assignment, returning to full time work or semi-retired and would enjoy bringing their experience to a company in their time of need

Some of the roles we are currently working on:

. Legal secretary to work in conveyancing for a CBD law firm from 18 Jan to 11 March 2022 with a possibility to extend

. Property legal secretary required for a South Auckland client starting in January next year for one month with a possible extension to three months

. Legal executive required for a 6-month Fixed term contract within a well-established global law firm  

. Legal executive with in-house governance experience with a possibility to go perm

Ideally you will possess the following:

. Experience within a NZ Law firm

. Strong attention to detail

. Effective communicator

. Thrive in a team environment

Benefits:

. Hourly rate + 8% holiday paid weekly

. Supportive work environments

. Well established law firms with career potential

. Training & development

If this sparks your interest, please contact Adam Shrubsole on 021 395 979 or email your CV to adam.shrubsole@nicherecruitment.co.nz

We Want Property Lawyers!

We are looking for property lawyers to move into an intermediate or senior position in one of two new boutique firms. Our clients are both new teams breaking off from major firms and they're looking for people who want to grow as the firm does. These roles are all about leadership and growth so if you want to start the new year with a new challenge then we want to hear from you!

About them:

Our clients are based in central Auckland and the North Shore, and they're looking for someone to grow with their team. Having set up earlier this year, both firms have experienced rapid growth and need competent staff who are ready to take on a a fast growing client base. They're looking for someone who is passionate about building a new style of firm and challenging the traditional CBD firm structure. Work-life-balance is key to these roles and our clients' wider vision. We have roles that are solely property as well as generalist positions. 

About you:

•  2+ years experience in property law
• Confidence in both commercial and residential property is ideal but not required
• Confidence working independently as well as in a team
• Desire to move into a leadership position
• Full New Zealand working rights
• Openness to working with technology

Amazing bonuses:

• Car-park
• Work life balance
• Competitive salary
• Access to support staff
• Flexible working arrangements 

To apply click the "Apply" or "I'm interested" button below, or for a confidential discussion about the role please contact Eva Ashmore at eva.ashmore@nicherecruitment.co.nz or on 021 292 9895. Niche deals with a variety of legal roles, if you're looking for a change but this role doesn't suit you please feel free to reach out and we will see what we can do!