- 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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