Cnc Machinist: Precision Setup & Programming, Flexible Hours

Acot Precision Engineering Pte Ltd; Otago; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment in New Zealand seeks a capable HR professional to support the full employee lifecycle for an Operations & Maintenance team. You’ll coordinate recruitment, onboarding, maintain HR records, support ER matters and assist with reporting and compliance.

You will also contribute to culture, health and safety initiatives and provide backup payroll support, with a 12–18 month contract and a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of HR and/or payroll experience.
• Knowledge of HR best practices across recruitment, ER, performance and compliance.
• Ability to handle ER matters and escalate when needed.
• Strong relationship-building and communication across levels.
• Proficient in HR/payroll systems and MS Office.
• Recruitment skills including behavioural interviewing and candidate assessment.

Responsibilities

• Support contract administration
• Keep records and systems up to date
• Track programmes, milestones and deadlines
• Support procurement and reporting
• Manage customer enquiries
• Provide day-to-day team administration
• Identify process improvements and efficiency gains
• Follow health and safety requirements

Skills

HR experience

Employee relations

Recruitment

Communication

MS Office

HR systems

Behavioral interviewing

Tools

HR/payroll systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

THE ROLE:

Reporting to the General Manager, you’ll play a key role in supporting the full employee lifecycle and ensuring smooth HR operations. You’ll be responsible for coordinating recruitment and onboarding, maintaining HR documentation, supporting employee relations, and assisting with reporting and compliance. You’ll also contribute to culture and engagement initiatives, health and safety, and provide backup payroll support.

ABOUT YOU:

The ideal candidate will be a confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills and a professional, approachable manner. They’ll be highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines with ease. A proactive mindset, sound judgement, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively are key. Adaptability, discretion, and a commitment to timely, high-quality work will ensure success in this role.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• 3+ years’ experience in HR and/or payroll, with relevant qualifications or equivalent practical knowledge.
• Solid understanding of HR best practices across recruitment, employee relations, performance, and compliance.
• Confident handling ER matters and knowing when to elevate or seek advice.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills across all levels.
• Proficient in HR/payroll systems and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Skilled in recruitment, including behavioural interviewing and candidate assessment.

We are looking for someone to step into a 12-18 month contract on a temporary basis to support an Operations & Maintenance team.

About the role

In this role you will support the Team Leader Operations & Maintenance with contract, programme and administrative coordination to maintain accurate records, monitor milestones and support procurement. Work with contractors, consultants, councils, landowners and internal teams to keep programmes on track. You will identify risks, resolve issues and improve processes to support effective service delivery.

Role Responsibilities / Duties

• Support contract administration
• Keep records and systems up to date
• Track programmes, milestones and deadlines
• Support procurement and reporting
• Manage customer enquiries
• Provide day-to-day team administration
• Identify process improvements
• Follow health and safety requirements

Skills & Experience

• Current clean NZ full driver licence
• Contract admin, scheduling or logistics experience
• Good MS Office and Excel skills
• Strong organisation and communication skills
• Able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

Important Notes:

• Applicants will be subject to a Ministry of Justice check and references.
• Only applicants with permanent NZ work rights can be considered.

Applicants must have a valid work visa, permanent residency or NZ citizenship to be considered.

Platinum Recruitment is proud to be a member of Te Uru Tāngata Centre for Workplace Inclusion and believes in equal opportunities for all. We actively promote diversity and inclusion in all our recruitment processes.