Coordinator, People Services

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 62,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver

Job summary

New Zealand Government is seeking a permanent HR support professional in Wellington to be the first point of contact for HR queries. You will assist recruitment administration, police vetting, and our self-service portal, ensuring smooth service delivery for kaimahi.

The role emphasizes strong customer service, system fluency, and the ability to manage competing priorities with clear, proactive communication. KiwiSaver is offered as part of the package.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service mindset
• Experience with systems and technology
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Attention to detail and ability to juggle priorities
• Commitment to continuous learning and development
• Adherence to Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct

Responsibilities

• Provide top-notch support across transactional HR services
• Manage police vetting and security clearance processes
• Deliver high-quality, consistent customer service
• Help ensure accurate and timely processing of HR tasks

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Continuous learning

Integrity standards

Job description

Help shape the future of education in New Zealand Help shape the future of Education We work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for our students in our education system.

About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga

Permanent opportunity, Wellington based As part of the MyHR Services team, you’ll be the friendly first point of contact for HR queries—supporting recruitment administration, security checking, and our self-service portal. Your work will help ensure smooth, efficient, and responsive service delivery, empowering our workforce and making a real difference for all kaimahi.

• Provide top-notch support across transactional HR services
• Manage police vetting and security clearance processes
• Deliver high-quality, consistent customer service
• Help ensure accurate and timely processing of HR tasks

Salary range: $61,879 - $73,999 per annum + KiwiSaver. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.

For more details about the role, you can view the Job Description here.

About you | Mōhou ake

You will also offer:

• A strong customer service mindset and a team-first attitude
• Experience working with systems, tools, and technology
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• An eye for detail and the ability to juggle competing priorities
• A commitment to continuous learning and development
• The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

The People Services team is a made up of a diverse group of people, committed to efficient processes that are practical, getting great customer feedback and having fun while we’re at it. You’ll be joining a team who help each other out, love learning and manage flexibility well.

About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake

The People, Sustainability and Place division combines people services to attract, develop and retain talent, with sustainability, security, property and facilities, travel and fleet functions to lead the organisation’s approach to acting more sustainably in creating a safe work environment that enables employees to do their best work.

What this looks likes:

• Providing information, and services to help people leaders and employees access the guidance and support they need.
• Providing first-line and specialist advice and support across a range of workforce, workplace, and travel services.
• Providing strategic advice and guidance to leadership teams to inform decision making.

Are you ready to make a difference? | Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi?

For further information, please contact Amy Iremonger at [e-mail]

Applications close Midnight – Friday 6 November 2026.

We want our people to feel valued for their unique qualities and have a sense of belonging.

If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.