People & Capability Coordinator

New Zealand Government; Taranaki; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly team lunches

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a People & Capability Coordinator in the Taranaki region. This full-time fixed-term role until 5 February 2027 offers exposure to HR administration, onboarding, reporting and coordination across the AskHR service.

You will manage inquiries, maintain employee records, prepare reports and support managers and staff with timely, professional HR guidance in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR administration, People & Capability coordination, business support or similar
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate enquiries through the AskHR mailbox with timely, professional responses
• Provide first point of contact advice and support to managers and employees on People & Capability processes
• Prepare reports, collate data and support People & Capability performance reporting
• Maintain accurate employee records, databases and documents
• Support HR administration and onboarding activities across the employee lifecycle
• Contribute to projects and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

HR administration

People coord

Project coordination

MS Office

Excel

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

People & Capability Coordinator | Taranaki Full Time, Fixed Term until 5 February 2027Support people initiatives that make a real differenceVaried role spanning organisational development, HR support, reporting and coordinationHealth 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 NewZealanders.

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. Please click here to view the full position description.

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 & 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.

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. For more information on living and working in Taranaki, click here

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 NewZealand. 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.

Contact information

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Sabine Ireland at [e-mail] will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert. Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.