Recruitment Specialist

Avanti Finance Group is a privately owned non-bank lender operating across New Zealand, and Australia. We are on a growth mission to lead and inspire our industry through innovation, and the development of exceptional financial services products whilst fostering a motivated and engaged workplace culture that is centered around personal growth and high performance.

The Recruitment Specialist reports to the Head of People and will play a pivotal role in the delivery of strategy for the Avanti Finance Group. As we embark on a period of significant growth, the Recruitment Specialist will be responsible for driving delivery across all areas of the business, structuring your workflow to achieve quick turnaround when that ideal candidate presents themselves, and working together with stakeholders to ensure placement outcomes are achieved at pace. This role is office based in Newmarket.

In this role, you can expect to:

• Get into the business and collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and get things done!
• Source, screen, and interview candidates for various roles within the company.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from job posting to offer negotiation.
• Maintain and update the applicant tracking system (ATS) with candidate information and recruitment activities.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates through proactive sourcing and networking.
• Conduct reference checks and background screenings.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in recruitment.

We are looking for candidates who have:

• Proven experience as a recruiter, preferably within the finance industry.
• Strong understanding of recruitment processes and best practices.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to think strategically, embrace change and the opportunity change presents, with an adaptable mindset.
  
• Confidence to influence stakeholders and ability to demonstrate strong leadership skills across all levels of the organisation.
• Excellent work ethic and self-motivated, with interests in ongoing personal development.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to constructively manage difficult conversations when needed.

What's in it for me?

Within the Avanti Finance Group, you can look forward to flexible and hybrid working as we offer up to two days working from home following the initial training period. We give back to our communities through our support of Duffy Books, and by offering an Annual Volunteer Day for you to use for a purpose that's close to your heart. We believe in celebrating diversity, and we also celebrate talent and development by working with you through an established capability framework that puts you in the driving seat of your development while achieving business goals. You won't find a gender pay gap here, as we have great remuneration packages but as we all know there's more to an awesome job than the money. If you are happy and fulfilling your potential, while feeling supported, valued and empowered, then that’s a win for us! Our weekly fruit deliveries and membership with Healthy Food Guide is there for you to feel good from the inside out.

Ok, great, but now what?

You’re still reading, so hopefully that means you’re interested in us and you may be about to Google us. What you’ll find is an authentic, value driven, kiwi owned and operated finance success story. 34 years young with an exciting future ahead – now is a great time to join us! Our journey is one of continuous improvement, so curious, proactive and motivated change makers this is where you will thrive.

If you’re excited about this ad, then we’re excited to see your application. Hit apply now to start the conversation.

Our Talent team can’t wait to talk to you!