• Position Talent Manager
  • Division The Johnson Group
  • Job Type Temp
  • Location Wellington
  • Ref# EW0308
  • Posted 3 August 2026

We are looking for a proactive and organised Talent Manager to support our Public Sector recruitment team. Working closely with our 2 consultants, you'll play a key role in identifying, engaging, and assessing high-quality candidates while building a strong talent pool that will contribute to delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients.

This is a fast-paced, collaborative role suited to someone who enjoys relationship building, candidate engagement, and making a real impact behind the scenes.

Key responsibilities:

  • Sourcing and selection of candidates for contracting, fixed-term and permanent roles using a variety of recruitment channels
  • Online and face-to-face interviewing appropriate candidates using TJG model to assess motivations and expectations as well as competency and skills
  • Preparing quality candidate profiles
  • Identify and maintain a pool of ‘ready to go’ candidates for future opportunities
  • Complete verbal reference checks and prepare detailed reports
  • Provide ongoing support and back up to TJG consultants during period of leave or absence

You’ll be someone who:

  • Has previous experience in recruitment, talent sourcing, or candidate engagement
  • Is confident building relationships and communicating with candidates, over the phone and in person
  • Has excellent interviewing, organisational and time management skills
  • Has some knowledge of the public sector
  • Is comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced recruitment environment
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