People & Capability Coordinator

Wellington Water; Lower Hutt; Hybrid; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional water services provider in Lower Hutt is seeking a dedicated HR Coordinator. You will support a variety of HR functions and ensure smooth processes. Ideal candidates have a genuine interest in HR, understand relevant employment legislation, and possess excellent organizational skills. This role offers flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive wellbeing programme

Professional development opportunities

5 weeks annual leave after 2 years

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in People and Capability through study or work experience.
• Sound understanding of the Holidays Act and Employment Relations Act.
• Ability to connect with diverse individuals.
• A knack for keeping things organized.
• Experience managing data and creating reports using business applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide coordination and administration for HR functions.
• Assist with onboarding, offboarding, and employee inquiries.
• Support team coordination activities.

Skills

Interest in People and Capability

Understanding of New Zealand employment legislation

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Experience with Microsoft 365

Job description

• Full time, permanent position.
• Gain exposure across the full People & Capability spectrum
• Petone-based location, hybrid working options.

The remuneration range for this role starts from $69,288 (including KiwiSaver) and will be determined by your skills and experience.

The opportunity

Join Wellington Water’s People and Capability team and play a key role in supporting our people. You’ll provide day-to-day coordination and administration across a variety of HR functions, including onboarding and offboarding, responding to general employee enquiries relating to payroll, leave, and employment matters, HR reporting, and early career programmes.

You’ll also assist with team coordination activities to help ensure our people processes run smoothly.

With your strong organisational skills and an interest in enhancing your HR expertise, this role offers excellent opportunities to gain exposure across all aspects of the People and Capability function and contribute to the culture of an organisation that truly values its people.

About you

This is an opportunity for you to add value and play a pivotal role in the culture of our organisation, to be successful you will:

• A genuine interest in People and Capability, demonstrated through study or work experience
• A sound understanding of New Zealand employment legislation (Holidays Act, Employment Relations Act, Privacy Act)
• Great communication skills — both written and verbal — and the ability to connect with people from all walks of life
• Strong attention to detail and a knack for keeping things organised
• Experience using Microsoft 365 and other business applications to manage data, create templates, and produce reports
• A basic understanding of accounts administration (e.g. purchase orders, invoicing)
• Payroll knowledge would be an advantage, but not essential

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive, people-focused team while contributing to meaningful work across our organisation.

Benefits

At Wellington Water, our purpose extends beyond delivering great water services for the region; we foster a thriving community, support a diverse workforce, and offer supportive development opportunities. We genuinely care about your safety and wellbeing.

Our benefits include:

• Flexible working arrangements including up to 2 days working from home.
• Comprehensive wellbeing programme, including one paid wellbeing day annually.
• Formal and informal professional development opportunities.
• 5 weeks annual leave accrual will be available following 2 years of continual service.

For a full list of our employee benefits click here.

About us

Wellington Water is the professional water services provider across Greater Wellington and South Wairarapa. Our job is to provide safe and healthy drinking water, collect and treat wastewater, and ensure the stormwater network is well managed. We’re a multi-council owned entity, tasked to manage the infrastructure and deliver water services to our communities.

The value of water (a precious taonga) sits at our organisational heart. Our people are passionate about providing waters services for our communities and environment which is reflective in our values; Tangata Tiaki, Whānau and Mana.

Applications close: Monday 13th October 2025

How to apply

To view a copy of the position description: click here.

To apply for the role, click on the ”apply” button or visit the Wellington Water Careers site, please note if you are a Wellington Water employee please apply using your work email.

For further information, email: [e-mail]

You must be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand to be considered for this position.