HR Coordinator - Fixed Term

New Zealand Government; Hamilton; Hybrid; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a motivated HR Coordinator to join the AskHR team on a full-time fixed term basis through to 5 February 2027. You will support employees and leaders across the Waikato region, coordinating HR processes, responding to enquiries, and maintaining workforce information.

This busy role operates in a hybrid model with the option to work from home up to two days per week, offering exposure to employment changes, contract administration, reporting, and

Qualifications

• Experience in HR, payroll, administration, customer service, or a related operational environment.
• Experience using HRIS, HRMS, workforce systems, or other enterprise systems.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage high volume work with accuracy.
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive, solution focused mindset.
• Well developed communication and customer service skills.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly learn new systems.
• A collaborative, team-focused approach and commitment to delivering exceptional service.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate a range of HR processes and respond to enquiries.
• Maintain workforce information and reporting.
• Support employment changes, contract administration, and compliance activities.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners and other operational teams.

Skills

HR experience

Payroll

Administration

Customer service

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

HRIS

HRMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hamilton CBDFixed Term to 5 February 2027Full time 80 hours per fortnightHybrid Working Model Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all NewZealanders.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated, positive, and highly organised HR Coordinator to join our AskHR team on a full‑time fixed term basis through to 5 February 2027. As part of our AskHR team, you will play a key role in supporting employees and leaders across the Waikato region. Working in a busy and fast‑paced environment, you will coordinate a range of HR processes, respond to enquiries, maintain workforce information, and help ensure our people receive accurate and timely support. This is a busy and varied role where no two days are the same. You will support a wide range of HR activities across the employee lifecycle, including, employment changes, contract administration, workforce data management, compliance activities, reporting, and responding to enquiries from employees and leaders. We operate a hybrid working model, with the opportunity to work from home up to two days per week. If you enjoy working as part of a supportive team and are looking to further develop your HR career, we'd love to hear from you. Click here to view the Position Description

About the Team

You will join a friendly, connected AskHR team that works collaboratively, shares knowledge and supports one another. We value open communication, practical teamwork and a consistent approach to customer service. As part of the wider People & Culture whąnau, we work closely with our HR Business Partners, Recruitment, Payroll and other operational teams across the organisation. We also make time to connect as a team, including through monthly team lunches where we can strengthen relationships and celebrate our shared achievements.

About Hamilton

Waikato Hospital is a major regional hospital in Hamilton and is a leading tertiary teaching hospital located in Hamilton, NewZealand, serving as the regional hub for the Midland area, which includes the Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Lakes, Tairawhiti, and Taranaki districts. With around722 inpatient beds, 22 operating theatres, and a dedicated outpatient clinic and procedure centre, Waikato Hospital provides comprehensive hospital services, including radiology, laboratory, and pharmacy. As a major teaching hospital with affiliations to the University of Auckland, University of Waikato, and Wintec, it offers a dynamic learning environment and access to research opportunities. The hospital is equipped with advanced diagnostic and treatment facilities located on the Waiora Waikato Hospital Campus, with both road and air ambulance support.

About you

• Experience in HR, payroll, administration, customer service, or a related operational environment.
• Experience using HRIS, HRMS, workforce systems, or other enterprise systems.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage high volume work with accuracy.
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive, solution focused mindset.
• Well developed communication and customer service skills.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly learn new systems.
• A collaborative, team-focused approach and commitment to delivering exceptional service.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of NewZealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.