61064 People & Culture Coordinator - Scion

NIWA; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bioeconomy Science Institute is recruiting a People & Culture Coordinator to support recruitment, documentation, and HR administration. You will coordinate end-to-end processes, manage employee records, and provide first-line HR advice, while backing up payroll activities in a collaborative, transition-phase environment.

You will join a team dedicated to delivering high-quality people support as the Bioeconomy Science Institute brings together multiple leading New Zealand science organisations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in administration work, preferably in People & Culture with experience in e-recruitment and payroll systems
• Confidence and drive to provide professional support to internal stakeholders
• Strong organisational skills and a proactive approach
• A related tertiary qualification is preferred
• High level of technical capability across the MS suite

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment processes
• Prepare employment documentation
• Manage HR administration
• Provide first level of advice for employees
• Payroll activities providing back-up support to Payroll function

Skills

Recruitment coordination

HR administration

Payroll support

E-recruitment systems

MS Office proficient

Education

Related tertiary qualification

Tools

Payroll software

HRIS

Job description

Location: Rotorua, or Lincoln New Zealand

Vacancy number: 61064

Permanent fulltime (40 hours per week)

Join a supportive People & Culture team during an exciting time of transition. Play a key support role to our team navigating change and make the most of new opportunities ahead of us, all while growing your knowledge and capability.

What you will be doing | Ngā whāinga matua

As a People & Culture Coordinator, you’ll provide essential support to our People & Culture team and people leaders by coordinating end-to-end recruitment processes, preparing employment documentation, and managing HR administration. You provide the first level of advice for employees.

• You'll be the go-to person for keeping systems up to date, issuing accurate employment agreements, coordinating various People & Culture activities, and maintaining a seamless experience for candidates and employees.
• You’ll also support bringing processes across four People & Culture teams together while helping the team navigate the dynamics of a multiple systems while we bring these together.
• You will have additional responsibilities for Payroll activities providing back-up support to Payroll function and responsible for regular payroll activities.

To be successful in this role, the minimum qualificationsrequiredare:

• Previous experience in administration work, preferably in People & Culture with experience in e-recruitment and payroll systems
• Confidence and drive to provide professional support to internal stakeholders
• Strong organisational skills and a proactive approach
• A related tertiary qualification is preferred
• High level of technical capability across the MS suite

You will be part of a passionate, professional and supportive team, working in an environment where your skills make a direct impact.

Enjoy a range of benefits that support your wellbeing, professional development, flexibility, and work-life balance, helping you build a rewarding and sustainable career with us.

We've built something new. AgResearch, Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research, Plant & Food Research and Scion have come together to form the Bioeconomy Science Institute. We are more than 2200 people working to support the growth and resilience of the bioeconomy in New Zealand and beyond.

Together, our world-class science can do more to advance innovation in agriculture, horticulture, forestry, aquaculture, biotechnology and manufacturing; protect and enhance ecosystems from biosecurity threats and climate risks; and develop new bio-based technologies and products.

For further details about the Bioeconomy Science Institute can be foundon our website, watch thisBioeconomy Science Institute short clip.

We welcome applicants who are excited to join us on this change journey.