HR Administrator

Personnel Resources; Whakatāne; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Personnel Resources is supporting an Iwi-owned organisation in Whakatāne with an HR administrator role. This short-term opportunity requires you to provide high-level administrative support across HR and keep processes organised and compliant.

You will manage employee records, prepare HR letters and reports, update systems, and maintain confidentiality while juggling multiple priorities in a busy environment. NZ work eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• NZ experience in HR administration is required.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident handling confidential information.
• Clear, professional communicator.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and HR systems.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of Tikanga Māori and Te Reo Māori beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to the HR team
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation
• Prepare letters, reports and other HR documentation
• Update HR systems and databases
• Act with complete confidentiality
• Assist with other HR projects and administration as required

Skills

HR administration

Organised

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Communication

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

HR systems

Tikanga Māori knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

HR systems

HR software

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Personnel Resources – Whakatane, North Island

This is a great opportunity for someone with previous HRadministration experience who can hit the ground running and provide reliable support to the wider team.

You’ll provide high level administrative support across the HR function for an Iwi owned organisationin Whakatane, You will be helping keep processes and documentationorganised, accurate and running smoothly. You’ll be comfortable working with confidential information, managing competing priorities and communicating professionally with employees and managers.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide general administrative support to the HR team
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation
• Prepare letters, reports and other HR documentation
• Update HR systems and databases
• Act with complete confidentiality
• Assist with other HR projects and administration as required

About you:

• Previous NZ experience in HR administration experience
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Confident handling confidential and sensitive information
• A clear and professional communicator
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and HR systems
• Able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Reliable, adaptable and confident stepping into a busy environment
• Knowledge or understanding of Tikanga Māori and Te Reo Māori would be beneficial

This role would suit an experienced HR Administrator or coordinator looking for a short term opportunity.

Our team look forward to reviewing your application.

You must be eligible to work in NZ, have NZ residency, or hold a valid NZ work permit. You must also be able to pass a drug and alcohol pre-employment test.

Weare committed to sourcing top candidates for the roles we recruit whilst ensuring confidentiality and following an equitable recruiting process. We specialise in placing candidates into Temporary, Contract and Permanent opportunities that are inclusive and which encourage our people to be their best selves.