People and Culture Coordinator

Cook Brothers; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Challenging projects

Collaborative culture

Health & wellbeing

Social events

Innovation culture

Job summary

Cook Brothers Construction is seeking a People and Culture Coordinator for a 12‑month maternity cover. The role supports onboarding, HR admin, systems, and day‑to‑day People & Capability functions across Queenstown, Auckland, Dunedin, Christchurch or Wanaka.

You’ll manage Employment Hero and Egnyte records, assist managers, coordinate LMS activity, recognition programs, visa tracking, and exit interviews, fostering a proactive, collaborative team culture.

Qualifications

• HR coordination experience or admin background.
• Construction experience or fast-paced operational environment is a strong advantage.
• Understanding of NZ employment basics.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines without dropping the ball.
• Clear, confident communicator across all levels.
• Practical problem solver with a can-do approach.
• Friendly, engaging, and keen to help people do their best work.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding with paperwork and first-day setup.
• Maintain HR records across Employment Hero and Egnyte; ensure tidy, up-to-date data.
• First point of contact for general People & Capability queries.
• Support managers with processes, performance, and correspondence.
• Assist with learning and development initiatives and LMS administration.
• Support company-wide recognition programmes and celebrate wins.
• Track and update visa information for compliance.
• Manage exit interviews and professional wrap-up for departing staff.
• Contribute to People & Capability projects and improvements.

Skills

HR coordination

Onboarding

Communication

Multitasking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Tools

Employment Hero

Egnyte

LMS administration

Job description

About the Role: People and Culture Coordinator

Are you a confident, people focused People & Culture Coordinator who enjoys keeping things organised and supporting teams to do their best work? This 12‑month maternity cover role sits at the heart of our People Team, helping keep our processes sharp and our crews supported across the country.

You’ll be hands on with onboarding, coordination, P&C admin, systems, and day to day support. It’s a role with plenty of variety, where you’ll work closely with our regional teams and play a key part in how we operate. If you like pace, problem‑solving, and being the person who gets things moving, you’ll fit right in.

This position can be based in Queenstown, Auckland, Dunedin, Christchurch, or Wānaka.

Duties:

• Coordination of onboarding and offboarding, including paperwork and first‑day setup, making sure every new starter has a smooth, well-run experience.
• Maintaining HR records and documentation across Employment Hero and Egnyte, keeping everything tidy, accurate, and up to date.
• Being the first point of contact for general basic People & Capability queries, the go‑to person who helps keep things moving.
• Supporting managers with process, performance, and correspondence, offering clear, practical guidance when they need it.
• Assisting with learning and development initiatives and LMS administration, helping our teams grow and develop.
• Supporting company‑wide recognition programmes and celebrating the wins that matter.
• Tracking and updating visa information to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Managing exit interviews and ensuring a professional, respectful wrap‑up for departing team members.
• Assisting with People & Capability projects and improvements, contributing ideas and helping lift how we operate.

Skills and Experience:

• HR coordination experience or solid admin background, ideally within a People & Culture team.
• Construction experience or time spent in a fast‑paced operational environment is a strong advantage.
• Understanding of NZ employment basics.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy - you like to keep things tidy.
• Confident managing multiple priorities and deadlines without dropping the ball.
• Clear, confident communicator who builds rapport easily across all levels.
• Practical problem solver with a can‑do approach.
• Friendly, engaging, and genuinely keen to help people do their best work.

What we offer:

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Opportunities to work on exciting, complex, and award‑winning projects that you’ll actually be proud of.
• A positive, collaborative workplace culture where good humour and good work go hand in hand.
• Health and wellbeing support, including access to EAP services when you need it.
• Social events, team activities, and a genuinely supportive environment - good people, good vibes.
• A company that values innovation, continuous improvement, and excellence.

About Us:

Founded in Dunedin in 2005, Cook Brothers Construction has grown significantly over the past 20 years. From our origins in Otago, we have expanded to establish regional offices in Queenstown, Wānaka, Canterbury, Dunedin, and Auckland.

At Cook Brothers, our people are at the heart of what we do. We’re proud to be a One Team culture where people support each other, take ownership and have the opportunity to make a real impact. We believe in celebrating our achievements, recognising the hard work and dedication that have driven our success. Our team and our projects stand as a testament to this commitment.

Our pursuit of innovation, quality, client satisfaction, sustainability, and health and safety drives us to be a national leader in the construction industry. We believe our team is the cornerstone of this ambition.

Why you should apply:

This is a great opportunity if you’re keen to put your People & Culture skills to work in a role with plenty of variety, pace, and real impact. You’ll be the person who helps keep things running smoothly, supports great people, embodies our company values and brings them to life.

You’ll be involved in supporting a team delivering meaningful, high‑profile projects in some of the most stunning parts of the country. Work alongside a team that backs you, wants you to succeed, and takes pride in delivering exceptional work. A dynamic role with variety suited to someone who wants to make a collaborative team impact.

Please note, we do not require assistance from recruitment agencies for this job.