Advisor - Education Focus

Wellington Central (Hybrid)

• ASAP start until end of February (possible extensions)

• Wellington CBD | Hybrid (2 days WFH)

• Supported, diverse role supporting a national program

Are you an organised, proactive coordinator who thrives in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment? We’re seeking an Advisor/Project Coordinator to support a national programme of work focused on early employment education. This role sits within a Te Tiriti-led organisation, so a genuine commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles is essential.
 
About the role

You’ll provide vital support to Senior Advisors, helping to deliver and quality-assure education programmes across Aotearoa. The role involves coordinating multiple workstreams and ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.
  
Key responsibilities:

• Coordinate project activities and support workload management for Senior Advisors

• Prepare meetings, materials, and documentation

• Manage logistics and travel arrangements

• Maintain accurate project documentation and records

• Support quality assurance processes for education programmes

About you

We are looking to connect with people who are available to start straight away. You’ll bring strong organisational and communication skills, with a knack for juggling competing priorities. You’ll also have a collaborative approach and a commitment to kaupapa Māori and Te Tiriti principles.
 
You’ll ideally have:

• Experience in advisory or similar roles

• Strong administrative and planning skills

• Attention to detail and a proactive mindset

• Understanding of, or willingness to engage with, Te Ao Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Please note: only applicants with the legal right to work permanently in New Zealand will be considered for this role.

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Anita Murdoch

Director

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Customer Service Representative

Ngauranga, Wellington

This reputable membership training organisation has a vacancy in their busy hub providing excellent customer service via phone and email to their membership base.
  
Their Ngauranga-based National Office has training facilities on site that are regularly used to train people within their industry, and this team are the main point of contact for all phone/web course-related queries and administration.
  
This role is suited to people who bring previous CSR experience in a service environment and have great time management skills. This role is mostly handling a range of inbound calls and providing a range of solutions to members and stakeholders.  There are some administrative tasks which include updating files, processing forms and electronic filing.
  
A standard day will see you:

• Acting as the first point of contact for all phone queries

• Responding to incoming emails and web enquiries

• Assessing customers' needs and providing relevant recommendations

• Updating and maintaining the database

• Letting key customers know about new products or services

• Assist with the annual membership renewal process

• Provide support to the administrative team

The hours of work for this position change on a week on/week off basis. One week will see you working the organisation's core hours of 8.30am - 5.00pm, while every second week you will be offered flexitime to work 7.00am - 3.30pm.

The qualities needed for this role are as follows:

• Strong customer service skills

• Technically capable

• A pleasant phone manner with the ability to add value to customer experience

• Experience in administration

• A willing and proactive attitude

The successful candidate will be offered full training and will work within a supportive team environment.
  
We are working quickly to fill this role so please get your application in immediately. Please note, applicants must be eligible to work permanently in New Zealand.

Please note: only applicants with the legal right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.

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Gina Ewington

Principal Recruitment Advisor

Call Gina Ewington on (04) 901 6444 if you have any questions or apply attaching your CV and cover letter.

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Senior Communications Advisor

Te Aro, Wellington

About the employer:

Work for an organisation supporting our communities with mental health and addiction challenges to live well in our communities. Be part of a values-driven team that puts wellbeing first—for those you support and for you.
 
About the role:

We are seeking a Senior Advisor ideally from the Health or NGO sector. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead internal communications and contribute to external communications, with exposure to digital communications. As a senior member of a small, agile team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering impactful communications that resonate with a diverse audience.
You will need to be happy on the tools, writing, being innovative with the budgets allocated, you'll be media savvy to see opportunities for sharing information and to seek chances for engagement.

About you:

Bring your expertise, with fresh ideas and an energetic approach to what can be challenging subject matter. You will be a good listener, have empathy for your audience and willing to take and offer feedback.
 
While the role is primarily operational, your ability to think strategically will be crucial in identifying opportunities and aligning communications with broader organisational goals.
 
What you will bring to the role:

• At least 3-5 years experience as a Communications specialist

• Confidence in a Te Ao Māori environment

• Exceptional Writing Skills - Ability to craft messages in plain English that are clear, engaging, and appropriate for diverse audiences

• Receptive to Feedback: Open to guidance and collaborative input, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with team objectives

• Proactive and Opportunistic: Eager to identify and act on opportunities that enhance internal and external communications

• Energetic and Driven: A self-starter with a passion for employee engagement and brand management

• Big Picture Thinker: While the role is operational, your ability to see the broader strategic context will be essential

• Genuine team player: This is a small, agile team that is genuinely collaborative and is better together

What's in it for you:

• Meaningful work

• Direct connection to leadership

• Lovely team driven by the Kaupapa

• A fair remuneration package

• Great working environment in the Te Aro precinct

• A wonderful list of employee benefits

Take action:

Apply now to join the team and contribute to meaningful work in the Health and Not-for-Profit sector.  Our client is motivated to have someone start either before Christmas or in the New Year.

Please note: only applicants with the legal right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.

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Gina Ewington

Principal Recruitment Advisor

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Medical Administrator

$30.00 Per Hour | Wellington Central

• 7 Month Contract

• Immediate Start through to early July 2026

• 30 Hours Per Week - Full Time over Christmas Period

• Reception and client care: Warmly welcome all clients and visitors, ensuring a friendly and professional first impression. Manage incoming calls and emails promptly and courteously.

• Office and Administration Support: Process all incoming courier parcels upon arrival and coordinate outgoing mail and deliveries efficiently. Maintain accurate records and support general office operations as needed.

• Appointment Coordination: Schedule client appointments with precision, ensuring all details are accurately entered into the system.

• Waiting Room Management: Oversee the waiting area to ensure all clients are checked in and comfortable.  Keep the waiting room and bathroom areas clean, tidy, and well-presented at all times.

• Payment Processing: Coordinate client payments and invoicing via Xero. Banking reconciliation at the end of each shift.

• Clinic Support Duties: Check all consulting rooms daily to ensure they are fully stocked with supplies, paper, and clean linens. Perform laundry duties throughout the day to maintain a clean and professional environment.

Please note: only applicants with the legal right to work permanently in New Zealand will be considered for this role.

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Gina Ewington

Principal Recruitment Advisor

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Senior Business Analyst

Wellington Central

We’re seeking a highly experienced Business Analyst to join a programme team delivering a Collective Agreement Implementation, with a strong focus on remediation and compliance anomalies. This is a hands-on role requiring deep expertise in data analysis, payroll systems, and agile delivery.

What You’ll Do:

• Analyse and reconcile large data sets to identify and resolve remediation and compliance issues.

• Support the implementation of new system rules aligned with collective agreement changes.

• Collaborate closely with developers, testers, a scrum master, and the programme lead to ensure accurate delivery.

• Operate within an agile environment, providing clear documentation, insights, and data-driven recommendations.

What You’ll Bring:

• Extensive payroll domain knowledge

• Advanced Excel skills (essential)

• Proven experience working with large, complex data sets

• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies

• Ability to hit the ground running and learn fast

• Must be based in Wellington

You’ll join a collaborative, high-performing team (2 testers, 2 developers, Scrum Master, Programme Lead) driving critical delivery across a major implementation.

This contract offers a chance to make an immediate impact on a high-profile project that’s shaping payroll compliance and accuracy across the organisation.

Please note: only applicants with the legal right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.  All candidates will need to complete our registration process, which includes Ministry of Justice and reference checking.

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Anita Murdoch

Director

We are shortlisting with urgency, so if you have the right skills, reach out to Anita for more details on (04) 901 6444. Apply attaching your CV with a covering letter outlining your availability and experience.

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Policy and Tender Specialist

$110,000 - $130,000 | Porirua, Wellington

Our client works with communities to provide social services, life-skills support, and mediation to help children and families thrive.

As the Policy and Tender Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening the organisation’s operational and strategic position as a leader in social services. This role requires a unique balance of business acumen, strategic communication, and operational delivery, ensuring our client continues to deliver a meaningful, sustainable impact.
  
Key Responsibilities

• Manage the bid process from qualification through to submission.  This includes playing a hands-on role for bid/RFP/RFI proposals and project management. 

• Lead the development and implementation of operational policies and procedures to support quality, compliance, and service excellence.

• Ensure policy alignment with organisational, sector, and government standards.

• Prepare and manage high-quality tender submissions, bids, and proposals, ideally including financial modelling.

• Lead stakeholder engagement with key government agencies and partners to strengthen understanding and content requirement for the bid and tender process.

• Drive continuous improvement, quality assurance, and best practice.

  
To be successful in this role you will have: 

• Strong experience in tendering, bid writing, and proposal development across government and community sectors.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report, policy, and tender writing.

• The ability to problem solve and think critically.

• Proven ability to design and align policies and procedures to drive best practice and meet service standards.

• Proven ability to interpret complex tender requirements and position proposals strategically.

• Demonstrated success engaging with key government stakeholders.

• High-level planning, organisational, and project coordination skills.

• A collaborative, solutions-focused approach with the ability to influence and build trust.

This is an 18-month fixed term contract, to reflect crucial funding and contractual timings for our client. 

If you’re ready to put your skills to work and make meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you. 

Please note: only applicants with the legal right to work permanently in New Zealand will be considered for this role.

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Gina Ewington

Principal Recruitment Advisor

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Executive Assistant to Chief Executive

Wellington Central

This is a varied role that combines executive assistance, governance administration, HR coordination, and communications support—perfect for someone who enjoys keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes.

Your responsibilities will include:
Executive Support
- Manage the CE’s calendar, meetings, and correspondence
- Prepare background papers, presentations, and reports
- Coordinate meeting logistics, agendas, and documentation
- Support contract management processes and ensure documentation accuracy
Council & Committee Administration
- Coordinate Council and Committee meetings
- Provide support to Council members 
Human Resources Support
- Maintain HR personnel files and employment agreements.
- Support onboarding and offboarding processes for team members.
Communications & Operations
- Assist with website updates and stakeholder mailouts.
- Maintain our operational handbook, ensuring policies are regularly reviewed.

About You:
You’ll be an organised and adaptable professional with excellent attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple priorities.

You’ll bring:
- Strong administrative, coordination, and communication skills
- The confidence to work with discretion and maintain confidentiality
- A proactive approach and a commitment to high-quality work

This role offers variety, autonomy, and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Apply now to make a real difference in how our CE and Council deliver for the organisation and community.

Please note: only applicants with the legal right to work permanently in New Zealand will be considered for this role.

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Jude Byrne

Principal Recruitment Advisor

Apply attaching your CV with a Covering Letter outlining your availability and experience. If you have any questions regarding this role call Jude on (04) 901 6444.

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Team Coordinators

Wellington CBD

We’re looking for a motivated administrator to join our friendly and inclusive Directorate. In this role, you’ll help keep things running smoothly and contribute to meaningful work that makes a difference.

As our Team Coordinator, you’ll:

• Coordinate branch reporting and key communications

• Manage meetings, agendas, and minutes

• Support new team members through onboarding

• Maintain systems such as SharePoint, Mailchimp, and ServiceNow to keep operations efficient

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• Proven administrative or customer service experience

• The ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders calmly and effectively

• Strong attention to detail, excellent relationship skills, and a positive, can-do attitude

Whether you’re an experienced administrator or early in your career, this is a great opportunity to grow your skills and be part of a team that values collaboration and professional development.

Please note: only applicants with the legal right to work permanently in New Zealand will be considered for this role.

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Jude Byrne

Principal Recruitment Advisor

Apply attaching your CV with a Covering Letter outlining your availability and experience. If you have any questions regarding this role call Jude on (04) 901 6444.

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People & Culture Business Partner

$135,000 plus depending on experience | Seaview, Wellington

We’re looking for an experienced People & Culture Business Partner to support approximately 500 employees across two key operational sites - with a home base at our clients Seaview location in Wellington (a team of 60 in that office).
In this hands-on and rewarding role, you’ll be part of a 21-strong national P&C team that includes Business Partners, Payroll, and Talent Acquisition. You'll provide strategic and day-to-day HR support, with a strong focus on employee relations (ER) - managing around 20 ER cases per month, including disciplinary, performance, and absenteeism matters. External legal support is available when required.
Day to day will also include Advisory support to Managers across the Lower North Island and all of the South Island.  Advisory will include Training delivery to hiring managers.

What You’ll Bring:

• 8-10 years’ experience in a senior HR/P&C Business Partner role.

• Strong working knowledge of NZ employment legislation.

• Proven ER experience - confident handling complex cases.

• Background in operational or industrial environments is ideal.

• Ability to build trust with stakeholders at all levels.

• Flexibility to travel 2-3 times per month across your region (including 6-monthly Auckland team catchups).

What’s in it for you?

• Be part of a values-driven business with a real impact on the ground. Their values include: Safety, Service, Sustainability, Innovation, Working as One

• Work in a collaborative, well-supported P&C environment.

• Opportunity for an end-of-year handover – start ASAP and hit the ground running!

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Lucy Palmer

Principal Recruitment Advisor

Apply now and bring your HR expertise to a role where you can make a tangible difference.  Applications to lucy@forterecruitment.co.nz

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Senior Solicitor

Competitive Salary | Wellington Central

Make a meaningful impact in a values-driven, regulatory environment.

About the job

This Regulatory client had two key staff poached from their practice recently and while disappointing, it creates two great opportunities:

1 x full time permanent role
1 x full time fixed term contract for 12 months

We are seeking two Senior Legal Advisors to provide expert legal support across the organisation, manage litigation, contribute to law reform, and mentor junior lawyers.  You’ll play a key role in supporting the Board, staff, and Complaint Assessment Committees, while helping the employer to meet their statutory obligations and reduce legal risk.

The sector that our client regulates has had increased complaints regarding professional conduct and as my client said "poor conduct makes for very interesting work".  

About the team

This well regarded team of 7 needs some additional resource.  In their sector, the recession has created the need for further support in the Legal Services team.  A higher than usual number of complaints and investigations have meant the client is replacing one permanent staff member and recruiting someone else on a Fixed Term contract for 12 months.  This is a team with good culture and an inclusive and collaborative team environment.

What you’ll bring:

• LLB and current practicing certificate

• 5–7 years’ PQE

• Strong advisory skills and an interest in litigation

• Knowledge of regulatory/compliance environments

• Ability to lead, coach and support legal colleagues

• Practical understanding of legislation and codes  

What's on offer:

• Purpose-driven work that makes a difference

• Collaborative and supportive legal services team

• Opportunities to influence policy and practice

• Practicing certificate fees paid

• Professional Development budget each year

• Great Litigation skills amongst the team for you to learn from

This client is eager to get people on board before the Christmas holidays, if possible and equally happy to wait for a new year start if you have plans for the summer that you don't want interrupted.

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Anita Murdoch

Director

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To find out more please call Anita for a confidential discussion today on 04 901 6444 or email anita@forterecruitment.co.nz.

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Lawyers needed – Regulatory environments

$85,000 - $135,000 | Wellington Central

We’re proud to be partnering with two key regulatory clients in Pōneke, both seeking experienced Lawyers (2+ years PQE) to join their teams. 

With momentum building in the job market, these roles offer a chance to step into meaningful work that supports professional standards across New Zealand.

Opportunity 1: Consumer Protection

Join a fast-paced in-house legal team:

• Senior Lawyer (5+ years PQE) with strong litigation experience. All litigation is managed in-house, providing hands-on experience and development.

• Intermediate Lawyer, working under a Senior Advisor on a varied caseload with practical litigation exposure.

Opportunity 2: Protection of Vulnerable People

This professional body supports over 100,000 registered professionals and is committed to lifting the status of their sector.

• Two Lawyers (2-3 years PQE) needed for a diverse caseload, including sensitive matters, within a collaborative team of seven.

Both employers offer strong leadership, professional development budgets, and in-practice learning opportunities.

If you're a skilled Litigator looking to make an impact in a regulatory setting, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note: only applicants with the legal right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.

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Anita Murdoch

Director

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Pharmacist - Wairarapa

About the role:

This lovely, close-knit team are looking for another Pharmacist so they don’t need access to locums when someone wants leave, is sick or attends training.

Ideally, they are seeking a full-time person but they would also consider flexibility and part-time hours for the right person.

As part of a close-knit team including the owner/operator, you will need to be flexible to turn your hand to a little bit of everything.  Currently, the split of work includes 65% dispensary (they have robotics to support this work) and 35% additional services and consults.  They operate two pharmacies in this community so it means you will have variety.

Collaboration between the retail and dispensary team is important and this team work very well together already.

About you:

Versatility and the ability to multi-task is important – your ability to step in and help where possible is really important. There are a team of Technicians and an intern to support so you will need to be a team player. 

While the owner of this business would consider supporting a newly qualified Pharmacist, there are obvious benefits from working with an experienced person.  We are happy to speak with applicants at all levels – if you are right for the team, everything is possible.

What’s in it for you:

• Personal, community-based Pharmacy environment

• This pharmacy operates Monday to Sunday 9am-6pm – NO late nights, or shift work.

• Lovely, experienced team

• The owner of the business operates two pharmacies in the community so there is scope for change without changing employers

• The owner of the business is an accredited employer so if you are on a work visa, a move here is possible so you can consider progress to a residency visa

• The owner will support the cost of professional development, registration and insurances

Take action:

If you have been considering a change or are just curious, we would be very happy to kōrero and share a little more detail about the role.

We know it’s a competitive market and that it will seem like a small community where everyone knows everyone.  This is a chance to find out more with privacy and confidentiality assured.

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Anita Murdoch

Director

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Senior Lawyer / Associate

Competitive salary based on experience, medical insurance and more | Wellington Central

About the employer:

• Wellington owned and operated Law firm

• Experts in Corporate, Commercial, Dispute Resolution and Employment Law

• Well-established team of 22 staff

• Seeking a Senior Lawyer, Associate or Senior Associate to fit into this team, commit and invest in this firm for the long term.

Join a vibrant, forward thinking law firm with a strong commercial and government national client base which includes market leaders in aviation, hospitality, transport, construction and the trades.  Specialising in dispute resolution, employment (along with family law and our Commercial and Corporate practice) they deliver market leading legal solutions.

They are committed to promoting a collegial and collaborative environment with a team of all-rounders who enjoy working together with each contributing strongly to their success.  Work-life balance is important to them, along with the health and well-being of their team.

About the role:

You will be joining a growing Dispute Resolution team in central Wellington. You will have excellent client relationship skills and be motivated to advance your career by working with a great team.

What you will bring to the role:

1. Proven experience practising in civil litigation/dispute resolution and employment law

2. Experience in Court and mediation processes

3. A current NZLS practicing certificate and at least four years post qual experience

4. A positive outlook with great communication skills and the ability to develop a rapport with the team and your clients

5. Conscientiousness and a good work ethic coupled with a “can do” attitude

6. A flexible and adaptable approach to matters and the varied demands of a thriving office with a diverse client base

7. The initiative to work independently and drive matters forward

8. Excellent attention to detail and a focus on delivering a high-quality and timely service to clients

9. A professional approach to service delivery and not only managing, but exceeding client expectations

What’s in it for you:

• What sets this law firm apart is their down to earth and modern culture.  They are genuine and authentic.

• This is an opportunity to join a law firm who truly do invest and will grow you. 

• As a forward thinking firm that is growing, they want someone to invest in for the long term, someone that wants opportunity for partnership and someone that will contribute to the teams skillset and culture

Please note: only applicants with the legal right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.

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Anita Murdoch

Director

Apply attaching your CV with a covering letter outlining your availability and experience, using the reference AKM6498.

To find out more please call Anita for a confidential discussion today on 04 901 6444 or email anita@forterecruitment.co.nz.

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