Human Resources Coordinator

Foodstuffs South Island; Port Motueka; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Foodstuffs South Island is seeking an organised HR Coordinator to support a large, diverse workforce. This role covers recruitment, onboarding, performance management, training, employee relations, and HR systems.

You will act as a trusted contact for employees and managers, delivering administrative support and ensuring policy compliance. The position emphasises confidentiality, proactivity, and a solutions-focused mindset within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Experience in an HR Coordinator, HR Administrator, or similar role.
• Ability to build positive relationships across a large, diverse, and dynamic workforce.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail and strong organisational abilities.
• Knowledge of New Zealand employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgement.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HR software systems.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment activities, including advertising, screening, interviewing, and onboarding.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.
• Prepare employment agreements, contracts, and HR documentation.
• Coordinate employee inductions, training, and development programmes.
• Assist with performance management and employee development processes.
• Support employee engagement, wellbeing, and recognition initiatives.
• Help ensure compliance with New Zealand employment legislation and company policies.
• Assist with employee relations matters in a professional and confidential manner.
• Prepare HR reports and workforce data for management.
• Assist with payroll administration and employee data updates as required.

Skills

HR coordination

Relationship building

Communication skills

Detail oriented

NZ employment law

Confidentiality

MS Office

HR software

Independence

Proactive mindset

Tools

MS Office

HR software systems

Job description

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We are seeking an organised, people-focused Human Resources Coordinator to support our team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting a large and diverse workforce, ensuring our people are engaged, supported, and equipped to succeed.

The successful candidate will act as a trusted point of contact for employees and managers, providing administrative and operational support across recruitment, onboarding, performance management, training, employee relations, and HR systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment activities, including advertising, screening, interviewing, and onboarding.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.
• Prepare employment agreements, contracts, and HR documentation.
• Coordinate employee inductions, training, and development programmes.
• Assist with performance management and employee development processes.
• Support employee engagement, wellbeing, and recognition initiatives.
• Help ensure compliance with New Zealand employment legislation and company policies.
• Assist with employee relations matters in a professional and confidential manner.
• Prepare HR reports and workforce data for management.
• Assist with payroll administration and employee data updates as required.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience in an HR Coordinator, HR Administrator, or similar role.
• The ability to build positive relationships across a large, diverse, and dynamic workforce.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail and strong organisational abilities.
• Knowledge of New Zealand employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgement.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HR software systems.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the ability to work independently.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work with a large and diverse team of employees across a range of functions.
• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• A varied and rewarding role with real impact on people and business success.
• Competitive remuneration based on skills and experience.