People & Capability Coordinator

Taranaki District Health Board; New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in New Plymouth, North Island, is seeking a People & Capability Coordinator to support the AskHR service and deliver high-quality HR services across the organisation.

This full-time fixed term role until 5 February 2027 involves HR administration, onboarding, reporting and documentation, offering a varied and fast-paced environment where relationship-building and customer service are valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR administration, People & Capability coordination, business support, project coordination, or a similar support role.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality and accuracy.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate enquiries received through the AskHR shared mailbox, ensuring timely and professional responses.
• Provide first point of contact advice and support to managers and employees on People and Capability processes and procedures.
• Prepare reports, collate data and provide administrative support to inform People & Capability performance and decision-making.
• Maintain accurate records, databases, documents and employee information.
• Support HR administration and onboarding activities across the employee lifecycle.
• Contribute to projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Job description

People & Capability Coordinator | Taranaki

Full Time, Fixed Term until 5 February 2027 Support people initiatives that make a real difference Varied role spanning organisational development, HR support, reporting and coordination

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

This full-time fixed term opportunity until 5 February 2027 offers the chance to contribute to a broad range of People & Capability activities while supporting the delivery of high-quality HR services across the organisation.

As a People & Capability Coordinator, you will be a key point of contact for the AskHR service, managing enquiries received through the shared mailbox, coordinating responses, maintaining accurate employee records and documentation, preparing reports, and ensuring managers and employees receive timely and professional support.

This is a varied and fast-paced role where no two days are the same. You will work across HR administration, onboarding, reporting, document management, compliance activities and customer service, making this an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, building strong relationships, thrives in a collaborative environment and takes pride in delivering high-quality work.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate enquiries received through the AskHR shared mailbox, ensuring timely and professional responses.
• Provide first point of contact advice and support to managers and employees on People and Capability processes and procedures.
• Prepare reports, collate data and provide administrative support to inform People & Capability performance and decision-making.
• Maintain accurate records, databases, documents and employee information.
• Support HR administration and onboarding activities across the employee lifecycle.
• Contribute to projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Change often brings both challenges and opportunities, and working at Health New Zealand during a period of transformation is no exception. If you are resilient, futurefocused, and eager to help shape an organisational culture that promotes innovation, inclusivity, and excellence, and have a passion for contributing to initiatives that improve the healthcare system, this role is for you.

About the Team

We are a friendly and supportive People & Capability team that enjoys working together and helping each other succeed. Collaboration is at the heart of how we work, and you'll have the opportunity to build strong relationships across HR, Payroll and operational teams while contributing to a wide range of organisational initiatives.

We value open communication, continuous improvement and maintaining a positive team culture. We also make time to connect outside of our day-to-day work through regular monthly team lunches, which help us strengthen relationships and celebrate achievements together.

About Taranaki

Taranaki Base Hospital is the primary acute care hospital for the Taranaki region, providing a comprehensive range of services including emergency, medical, surgical, maternity, paediatric, mental health, oncology, orthopaedic and specialist care. As the region's largest hospital, it offers staff the opportunity to work within a diverse and collaborative multidisciplinary environment, delivering high-quality healthcare and making a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of communities across Taranaki.

About you

You will be organised, proactive and relationship-focused, with the ability to manage a varied workload while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

You will bring:

• Experience in HR administration, People & Capability coordination, business support, project coordination, or a similar support role.

Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality and accuracy.

Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Confidence using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

A collaborative approach with a focus on continuous improvement and customer service.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Sabine Ireland at [e-mail].

Applications must be submitted before 11:59 pm on 2 October 2026.

Job details

Job Reference:

Job Reference: TAR06973

Location:

North Island - Taranaki - New Plymouth

Job type:

Job type: Contract/Temp Full time

Expertise:

Non-clinical - Human Resources - Human Resources