People and Capability Coordinator

Tribe Recruitment; Lower Hutt; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency in Lower Hutt is seeking a People and Capability Coordinator for a temporary position. This varied hands-on role involves numerous HR tasks, including onboarding coordination and managing HR queries. Ideal candidates will have HR experience, strong admin skills, and excellent communication abilities, along with a proactive mindset. Join a supportive team that values inclusion and community engagement.

Qualifications

• HR Coordinator/Admin/Generalist experience.
• Strong admin skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Confidence working and learning multiple systems.
• A proactive mindset and problem solver.
• Empathy, discretion, and a people-first approach.
• Eager to learn basic Te Reo Māori in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Drafting offer letters and variations of employment.
• Coordinating onboarding and pre-employment checks.
• Supporting the starter and leaver process.
• Managing the HR inbox and responding to HR queries.
• Assisting with payroll documentation.
• Maintaining and updating spreadsheets and records.
• Providing admin support across HR initiatives.
• Handling supplier invoicing and purchase orders.

Job description

About the Company

Our client is committed to driving a purposeful mission for the community.

About the Role

We're on the lookout for a People and Capability Coordinator to support our client's HR coordination and admin functions on a temporary basis, with an immediate start. This role is based on Lower Hutt. This is a varied, hands-on role where no two days are quite the same!

• Drafting offer letters and variations of employment
• Coordinating onboarding and pre-employment checks (e.g., drug & alcohol screening)
• Supporting the starter and leaver process, including tracking and documentation
• Managing the HR inbox and responding to first-level HR queries
• Assisting with payroll documentation and liaising with payroll providers
• Maintaining and updating spreadsheets, personnel records, and internal systems
• Providing admin support across HR initiatives, performance managements, and projects
• Helping improve processes and supporting the wider P&C team as needed
• Handling supplier invoicing and purchase orders for the team

About You

• HR Coordinator/Admin/Generalist experience
• Strong admin skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Confidence working and learning multiple systems
• A proactive mindset and a problem solver
• Empathy, discretion, and a people-first approach
• Comfortable and eager to learn basic Te Reo Māori in the workplace

Apply Now!

To find out more, please get in touch with Karina Morelli on [phone] for a confidential chat.

To apply for this vacancy you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.

At the appropriate stage we will request your references, we ask that you do not include them on your CV when applying.

At Tribe we have our guiding light to show us the way. We bring our whole selves to work. We encourage inclusion in every single interaction. We genuinely care about people and are curious about their stories. We celebrate all points of view. We will help you find your tribe, the same way we have. We’re all on a journey together so come along…

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