Part Time People & Capability Coordinator

Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers; Auckland; On-site; NZD 41,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers in Auckland CBD is seeking a Part Time People & Capability Coordinator to join our growing HR team. This 30-hour fixed-term role supports onboarding, payroll input, reporting, recruitment and policy improvement.

You will work closely with the P&C Manager to deliver high-quality HR processes across the employee lifecycle and ensure compliance with NZ employment law. BambooHR experience and payroll skills are essential.

Qualifications

• NZ HR experience at Coordinator level.
• Strong understanding of NZ employment legislation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail, organisation and time management.
• Payroll experience is essential.
• Tertiary qualification in HR or Business preferred.
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Own onboarding processes and ensure a seamless new-starter experience.
• Prepare employment documentation, offers and contracts.
• Coordinate pre-employment checks and lifecycle documentation.
• Provide first-line HR support to employees and managers.
• Support payroll with accurate and timely data input.
• Produce monthly, quarterly and ad hoc HR reporting & analytics.
• Support remuneration review processes and key HR initiatives.
• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment and support hiring managers.
• Manage agency relationships and recruitment tools/templates.
• Continuously improve HR policies, processes and tools.

Skills

HR coordination

Payroll management

Communication

Attention to detail

Relationship building

BambooHR

Education

HR/Business degree

Tools

BambooHR

Job description

Part Time People & Capability Coordinator

We’re recruiting for an exciting opportunity for a People & Capability Coordinator to join a growing organisation in Auckland CBD.
This is a part-time (30 hours), fixed-term opportunity until July 2027, offering a supportive culture, meaningful work and the chance to make a real impact across the HR function.
If you're a people-focused HR professional with strong coordination skills and the confidence to work across the full employee lifecycle, this role could be the perfect next step.
About the Role
In this role, you will be a key support within the People & Capability team, working closely with the P&C Manager and wider business to deliver high-quality HR processes and initiatives.
You will be responsible for:

• Owning onboarding processes and ensuring a seamless new-starter experience.
• Preparing employment documentation, offers, and contracts.
• Coordinating pre-employment checks and employee lifecycle documentation.
• Providing first-line HR support and guidance to employees and managers.
• Supporting payroll with accurate and timely data input.
• Producing monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc HR reporting and analytics.
• Supporting remuneration review processes and key strategic HR initiatives.
• Coordinating end-to-end recruitment and supporting hiring managers.
• Managing agency relationships and recruitment tools/templates.
• Continuously improving HR policies, processes, and tools.

This is a varied role where no two days look the same. You'll work across recruitment, onboarding, reporting, ER queries, and strategic project support.
About You
We’re looking for someone who brings:

• Proven New Zealand HR experience at Coordinator level
• Strong understanding of HR best practice and NZ employment legislation
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail, organisation, and time management
• Confidence working with BambooHR (essential)
• A positive, proactive mindset and the ability to build strong relationships
• Payroll experience (essential)
• A tertiary qualification in HR or Business is preferred
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand