HR Coordinator

Hawke's Bay Regional Council; Napier; Hybrid; NZD 66,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

5 weeks annual leave after 3 years

4% superannuation after 3 years

Life insurance

Income protection

Eye tests and lenses subsidies

Job summary

Hawke's Bay Regional Council in Napier is seeking an HR Coordinator to deliver efficient HR services across the organisation, covering recruitment, onboarding, HRIS administration, learning and development, and employee engagement. You will coordinate the full employee lifecycle, support compliance with employment legislation, maintain records, and contribute to continuous improvement.

The role offers flexible working options within local government, with a salary range of NZ$66,130 to NZ$77,800

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification (or currently studying towards one) in Human Resources or a related field, or equivalent experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrated experience in learning and development coordination
• Exceptional attention to detail and high-quality standards
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially in Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Strong organisational and time-management capabilities
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience maintaining confidential information with utmost discretion
• A collaborative approach and strong customer service focus
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently
• Knowledge of HRIS systems
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and commitment to incorporating Te Reo Māori in appropriate settings

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding and offboarding.
• Provide high-quality HR administration, maintaining employee records, documentation and HR systems.
• Support the implementation, administration and continuous improvement of our Human Resources Information System (HRIS).
• Coordinate learning and development programmes, inductions and training activities.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and internal HR communications.
• Manage the HR inbox and provide first-line advice and support to managers and employees.
• Prepare HR reports, maintain workforce data and support compliance with employment legislation and organisational policies.
• Contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance HR services and the employee experience.

Skills

HR coordination

Recruitment

Onboarding

HRIS

Data reporting

Policy compliance

Te Tiriti

Education

Tertiary qualification in Human Resources

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Hawke's Bay Regional Council – Napier City, North Island

Our vision is a healthy environment and a resilient and prosperous community.

About The opportunity | Ko te āheinga:

Join Hawke's Bay Regional Council as our HR Coordinator and play a key role in delivering efficient, high-quality HR services across the organisation. This varied role supports the full employee lifecycle, contributes to continuous improvement initiatives, and helps deliver an exceptional employee experience through effective coordination, administration and people-focused support.

In this dynamic role, you will:

• Coordinate the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding and offboarding.
• Provide high-quality HR administration, maintaining employee records, documentation and HR systems.
• Support the implementation, administration and continuous improvement of our Human Resources Information System (HRIS).
• Coordinate learning and development programmes, inductions and training activities.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and internal HR communications.
• Manage the HR inbox and provide first-line advice and support to managers and employees.
• Prepare HR reports, maintain workforce data and support compliance with employment legislation and organisational policies.
• Contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance HR services and the employee experience.

Working as part of a collaborative HR team, you will contribute to delivering consistent, high-quality HR services while supporting organisational initiatives, continuous improvement, and the ongoing success of our people. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their HR career in a diverse and rewarding environment.

About you | E pā ana ki a koe:

As a key member of the HR team, you’ll help ensure seamless operations, build strong relationships, and foster a positive workplace culture. You’re an experienced and detail-oriented professional with a strong background in coordinating and supporting HR functions. Your understanding of recruitment, onboarding, compliance, and HR administration allows you to handle the demands of a busy and dynamic team environment with confidence.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A tertiary qualification (or currently studying towards one) in Human Resources or a related field, or equivalent experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrated experience in learning and development coordination
• Exceptional attention to detail and high-quality standards
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially in Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Strong organisational and time-management capabilities
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience maintaining confidential information with utmost discretion
• A collaborative approach and strong customer service focus
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently
• Knowledge of HRIS systems
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and commitment to incorporating Te Reo Māori in appropriate settings

Most importantly, you’re respectful, hardworking, and fun - ready to contribute to our positive team culture while supporting our vision of a healthy environment and a resilient and prosperous community.

The salary range for this role is between $66,130 to $77,800 and will depend on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. This is a high-performing and motivated team of professionals that you will be joining, offering an opportunity to experience working within local government. Other benefits of working for our team include the potential for flexible working options to support work/life balance, and a strong commitment to developing and upskilling people within a supportive working environment.

Other benefits of working for our team include:

• Flexible working options to support work/life balance
• 5 weeks annual leave after 3 years
• 4% superannuation after 3 years
• Life insurance and income protection
• Subsidised eye tests and lenses, flu vaccinations, and other well-being initiatives
• Strong commitment to developing and upskilling people within a supportive working environment.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment. We recognise that collaborative and innovative organisations depend on having a workforce made up from a diverse range of perspectives and experiences. We're all about excellence, and we encourage open communication – if you need any specific support, just let us know! Our main goal is to empower each person to share their unique talents to contribute to the outcomes for our community. This commitment ensures that our workplace is a dynamic and progressive space where everyone can flourish.

HBRC is responsible for Civil Defence emergencies and as such, all staff may be called upon to support the response.

We focus on prioritising:

Kia koi, kia toitū hoki te whakamahinga o te whenua|Climate-smart and sustainable land use.

At Hawke’s Bay Regional Council our purpose is to work with our community to protect and manage the region’s precious taonga of rivers, lakes, soils, air, coast and biodiversity for health, wellbeing and connectivity. Our organisation is diverse and our work is varied. Our structure comprises of six key business units; Corporate Services, Integrated Catchment Management, Asset Management, Māori Partnerships, Policy & Regulation, and the Executive Advisory Group which also consists of the Civil Defence and Emergency Management.