Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner

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Downer’s Energy and Utilities team in Auckland seeks a Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner to lead recruitment strategy and delivery across a diverse portfolio, partnering with leaders to attract top talent while driving sourcing and a candidate experience. Based in People and Culture, you’ll support ANZ projects. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in talent acquisition, full lifecycle expertise, stakeholder influence, a data-driven mindset, and the ability to juggle priorities with pace while championing diversity. To apply, click Apply Now and tailor your CV with outcomes and metrics, show cross collaboration and clear communication. Downer is an equal opportunity employer; unsolicited agency resumes will not be accepted.

The opportunity

Join our Energy and Utilities team as a Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner based in Auckland New Zealand. In this pivotal role, you will lead recruitment strategy and delivery across a diverse portfolio, partnering with business leaders to attract, engage and hire high calibre talent. You will play a critical role in enabling business growth through innovative sourcing approaches, data driven decision making and a strong focus on candidate and stakeholder experience.

Working as part of the People and Culture function, you will contribute to a high performing ANZ Resourcing and Talent Acquisition team, supporting national and regional projects across our Energy and Utilities lines of business.

What we’re looking for

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded talent acquisition professional who thrives in a dynamic and fast paced environment.

You will bring

• Significant experience in talent acquisition with a minimum of 5 years in a similar role
• Proven ability to develop and execute recruitment strategies across multiple functions and levels
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence and build trusted partnerships
• Experience managing the full recruitment lifecycle from sourcing through to onboarding
• A data driven approach with strong analytical capability to improve recruitment outcomes
• Demonstrated capability to manage competing priorities and deliver results to tight timeframes
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present insights clearly and persuasively
• A passion for continuous improvement innovation and delivering an exceptional candidate experience
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion in all recruitment activities

What we offer

• A flexible and hybrid working environment
• Opportunity to work across diverse and large scale energy and utilities projects
• A collaborative and supportive People and Culture team
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• The ability to make a genuine impact on organisational capability and growth
• A culture that values innovation accountability and continuous improvement

About Energy and Utilities

At Downer Energy and Utilities, we build and maintain critical infrastructure that enables communities to thrive.

Our ANZ Resourcing and Talent Acquisition team supports multiple lines of business by delivering workforce solutions aligned to strategic goals, operational demands, and regulatory requirements. With a presence across Auckland Melbourne Brisbane and Perth, we are a connected and high performing team focused on quality outcomes and continuous improvement.

How to apply

Click Apply Now to submit your application and take the next step in your talent acquisition career.

We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Our commitment

Downer is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued respected and empowered to succeed.

Please note

Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to Downer or its employees will be considered property of Downer and no fees will be payable.