People and Capability Coordinator

New Zealand Government; Wellington; Hybride; NZD 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Taumata Arowai is seeking a highly organised People and Capability Coordinator to support our people systems, onboarding, payroll liaison, and reporting. You will be the first point of contact for many queries and help maintain accurate HR data across the organisation.

Reporting to the Manager People and Capability, this role offers exposure to the full employee lifecycle in a purpose-driven public sector environment, with a focus on Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Maori capability growth, flexibility,

Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ experience in a coordinator or administration role, ideally within HR and the public sector.
• Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding and employee lifecycle activities.
• Experience working with HR systems and maintaining accurate employee data.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsabilités

• Manage the People and Capability inboxes and respond to queries.
• Prepare employment documents, including offer letters and variations.
• Support onboarding, induction and offboarding processes.
• Coordinate recruitment activities from advertising through to onboarding.
• Assist with fortnightly payroll cycle liaising with Datacom and Finance.
• Be the expert user in HR systems—ELMO and Datacom Direct Access.
• Produce people-related data and reports.
• Support HR initiatives and keep records accurate and compliant.

Connaissances

HR systems

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Discretion

Microsoft Excel

Relationship building

Formation

HR/psychology/business degree

Outils

Excel

Word

Teams

HRIS

Description du poste

Help shape the future of water regulation in AotearoaAt Taumata Arowai, we're dedicated to protecting and promoting safe drinking water and improving public health outcomes for all New Zealanders. As the water services regulator for Aotearoa New Zealand, our work is guided by Te Mana o te Wai, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and a commitment to ensuring water services deliver for communities now and into the future.We're looking for a highly organised, people-focused People and Capability Coordinator to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career who is looking to build broad experience across the full employee lifecycle, including supporting people reporting and insights, while contributing to a purpose-driven organisation.About the roleReporting to the Manager People and Capability, you'll play a key role in supporting our people systems and processes and providing exceptional service to leaders and kaimahi across the organisation.You'll be the first point of contact for many people and capability enquiries and will work closely with the wider People and Capability team to ensure our systems, processes, and administration run smoothly and efficiently.Key responsibilities include:Managing the People and Capability inboxes and responding to all queriesPreparing all employment documentation, including offer letters, variations, extensions and secondmentsSupporting onboarding, induction and offboarding processesCoordinating recruitment activities from advertising through to onboardingAssisting with the processing of the fortnightly payroll cycle which includes liaising with our external provider Datacom and our Finance teamBeing the expert user in our systems - ELMO and Datacom Direct AccessProducing people-related data and reportsSupporting People and Capability initiatives, projects and continuous improvement activitiesMaintaining employee records and ensuring information is accurate and compliantKeeping HR resources, templates and information up to date and accessibleAbout youYou'll be someone who enjoys supporting others, pays close attention to detail, and thrives in an environment where no two days are the same.We're interested in hearing from candidates who have:A relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Psychology, Business, or a related discipline1-3 years' experience in a coordinator or administration role, ideally within Human Resources, People and Capability, and within the public sectorExperience supporting recruitment, onboarding and employee lifecycle activities.Experience working with HR systems and maintaining accurate employee dataExperience supporting an outsourced payroll functionConfidence using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word and TeamsStrong organisational skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities and strong attention to detail.Excellent communication and relationship-building skillsA high level of discretion when handling confidential informationA commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and growing capability in te ao MaoriYou will also bring curiosity, initiative, and a genuine desire to learn and develop your career within the people and capability profession.Our tikangaAt Taumata Arowai, our work is underpinned by the principles of:Kawanatanga - leading by example through positive partnerships and practices informed by kaupapa Maori, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and Te Mana o te Wai.Kaitiakitanga - acting as stewards to protect and preserve the wellbeing of wai and tangata for future generations.Manaakitanga - working with care, respect, and a commitment to enhancing the mana and aspirations of our people and communities.Why join us?This is an opportunity to be part of a growing organisation with an important public purpose. You will work alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about developing people, improving systems, and supporting organisational success.In return, you'll enjoy:Meaningful work that contributes to better outcomes for communities across AotearoaA supportive and collaborative team environmentOpportunities to learn, develop and grow your careerExposure to a broad range of people and capability activitiesFlexible and modern ways of workingA values-led organisation committed to wellbeing, inclusion and continuous improvementApply nowIf you're organised, proactive, and looking to build your career in People and Capability while making a positive impact for New Zealanders, we'd love to hear from you.To learn more about working at Taumata Arowai, please visit our Working Here page.If you have any patai | questions about this role, contact us at [e-mail] pehea te tuku tono | How to applyApplications must be submitted through our Talent Portal, click here to be redirected.Ra Katinga | Applications close 4pm Tuesday 10 November 2026Taumata Arowai is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourages applications from all backgrounds and experiences.You must have a legal right to work in New Zealand at the time of submitting your application.