DCC Recruitment Panel
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Dunedin City Council is seeking to establish a panel of recruitment providers to support the organisation's workforce needs. Purpose Dunedin City Council works to attract and retain great people to deliver for the city, however Dunedin's size and competitive labour market can create challenges in attracting candidates for some roles. To meet workforce needs, the DCC sometimes looks beyond its own recruitment channels and engages specialist recruitment providers to source candidates locally, nationally, and internationally. Scope Provision of specialist recruitment services to source candidates locally, nationally, and internationally on behalf of Dunedin City Council Contractor Requirements Demonstrated experience delivering successful recruitment outcomes across a range of disciplines and role types within the Dunedin market Contract Terms and Conditions Panel arrangement for up to 7 years Enquiries Contact: Jacqueline Atkinson Email: jacqueline.atkinson@dcc.govt.nz
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