Coordinator People Support - Fixed Term/Secondment - Wellington

New Zealand Government Joba; Wellington; On-site; NZD 67,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is seeking a Coordinator People Support to provide high-quality HR coordination in a fast-paced environment. You will work with a small team to support core HR processes, onboarding, recognition programmes and change management, while managing a busy inbox.

This fixed term or secondment runs 19 October 2026 to 25 March 2027. The role offers pro-rata salary with a focus on detail and continuous improvement in a Crown entity.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume coordination work.
• Experience with HR principles and legislation.
• Curious and adaptable mindset to learn and grow.
• Exceptional attention to detail and problem solving skills.
• Focus and drive to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of core HR work within the team.
• Assist with recognition and reward programmes, onboarding, change management and ad hoc HR projects.
• Manage a shared inbox, triaging and responding in a timely manner.

Skills

HR principles

Attention to detail

High-volume coordination

Initiative

Adaptable mindset

Job description

Interesting and varied position with a supportive teamUse your foundational knowledge and grow your career in HRSalary range $67,027 - $74,475 (pro-rata), dependent on skills and experienceBuild on your HR Coordination experience in a fast paced and fun environment. Help us support the team at Fire and Emergency New Zealand.Mo tenei turanga - about the roleAs part of a small tight knit team, the Coordinator People Support is responsible for providing high-quality HR coordination for Fire and Emergency New Zealand.On a day-to-day basis you will:Work collaboratively within the team to support the delivery of core HR work.Gain experience across the full range of HR including supporting our recognition and reward programmes, onboarding, change management, and ad hoc HR projects.Manage a shared inbox, along with triaging and responding in a timely manner.Gain valuable experience and development in a large and complex crown entity.This is a fixed term position or secondment opportunity from 19 October 2026 - 25 March 2027.Ko tau na i tenei turanga - What you'll bring to the role:Use your foundational knowledge of HR, eye for detail, and initiative to make a real difference in our team and wider organisation. We are looking for a flexible and detail-oriented individual to work in a faced paced team with a focus on continuous improvement. You will have experience in high volume administrative or coordination work. It would be essential to have previous exposure to HR principals.To be successful in this role, we'd expect you will:Experience working in a high-volume coordination positionExperience in HR principles and legislationA curious and adaptable mindset to learn and growExceptional attention to detail and problem solving skillsA focus and drive to succeedHe aha nga painga o tenei mahi mou? - Why you will enjoy working hereAs an employer, Fire and Emergency New Zealand is committed to providing an enjoyable and challenging work environment with a focus on ongoing personal development.The salary range for this role is $67,027 - $74,475 (pro-rata) dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.Ko wai matou - who are we?Fire and Emergency New Zealand is a Crown Entity responsible for reducing unwanted fires, responding to structural and vegetation fires and other emergencies including motor vehicle crashes, medical emergencies, hazardous substance related incidents, natural disasters, and supporting increased community resilience.Our vision is to build stronger communities and protect what matters most to the people within them. We are proud to be recognised as New Zealand's most trusted public sector agency. Our values reflect what our people believe is core to who we are and the organisation we aspire to be.We Do the Right Thing - Kia TikaWe Serve and Support - ManaakitangaWe Are Better Together - WhanaungatangaWe Strive to Improve - AuahatangaKo te tono mai - How to apply:Come join us - we are excited about the future of Fire and Emergency New Zealand, and we'd love you to be part of it! We value diversity as a strength and welcome applicants that can help bring a difference to our organisation.If this sounds like you, apply now. To download a copy of our position description please visit our vacancy page on our FireJobs website.If you have any specific questions about this role, please email: [e-mail]. Please note, applications sent via email will not be accepted.We will be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.Applications close Tuesday 6 October 2026.Please note: Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory for this role.