People & Capability Coordinator

New Zealand Skills and Education College; Whau; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pool cars for campus travel

Annual professional development budget

Competitive salary

Job summary

New Zealand Skills and Education Group (NZSEG) is seeking an HR Administrator to support employee lifecycle tasks, IT setup for new hires and payroll data accuracy across campuses.

You will work with a tight-knit P&C team, use Employment Hero and MS Teams, and contribute to a culture that celebrates Te Ao Māori and diversity while advancing professional development.

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years' experience in HR administration, people operations or high-volume corporate administration.
• Tech-savvy mindset and ability to pick up HR systems quickly (Employment Hero or similar HRIS is a plus).
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Generate employment agreements via Employment Hero templates and coordinate onboarding.
• Set up new starters with laptops, phones, and system access.
• Maintain fortnightly HRIS data and support payroll processes.
• Coordinate campus events, H&S tasks and staff milestones.
• Support recruitment activities and candidate scheduling with the Group Recruitment Lead.

Skills

Tech-savvy

Organised

People skills

Communication

Tools

Employment Hero

MS Teams

Job description

Are you a tech-savvy administrator or junior HR professional looking for a role with real variety, career development and an incredible team culture?

Join the New Zealand Skills and Education Group (NZSEG) - a vibrant, private tertiary education group helping transform lives across Aotearoa and the world through practical learning.

Why you'll love this role:

• Genuine Career Growth: We love promoting from within! Tailor your professional development in the areas you're passionate about - whether that's recruitment, employee relations or HR tech.
• Supportive, Nurturing Leadership: Report to a Director who values high trust, listens and supports your growth (no micromanagement here).
• Tech-Forward Environment: We use Employment Hero and the Microsoft suite, we actively encourage and welcome your ideas to automate and streamline workflows.
• Vibrant, Diverse Culture: Be part of a fun P&C team of four who work across lively campuses that celebrate cultural language weeks, Diwali, Matariki, and staff celebrations!
• Great Perks: Pool cars available for campus travel (or claim mileage), competitive salary, annual professional development budget and a long-tenured, supportive team.

What a typical week looks like:

• Employee Lifecycle: Generate employment agreements via Employment Hero templates, run pre-employment checks and coordinate smooth Day 1 onboarding.
• IT & Starter Coordination: Get new starters set up with their laptops, phones and system access.
• Payroll Administration: Keep fortnightly HRIS data spot-on and chase paperwork so our Finance team can run payroll without hiccups.
• Campus Events & H&S: Help coordinate cultural events, staff milestones and attend the bi-monthly Health, Safety & Wellbeing committee as minuter.
• Recruitment Upskilling: Partner with our Group Recruitment Lead to organize interviews and other recruitment admin tasks with plenty of scope to build your talent acquisition skills.

What we’re looking for from you:

• 1-2+ years' experience in HR administration, people operations or high-volume corporate administration.
• Tech-Savvy Mindset: Confident picking up systems quickly (experience with Employment Hero, MS Teams, or similar HRIS is a huge plus!).
• Organised & Adaptable: High attention to detail, capable of pivoting when urgent priorities pop up.
• People Person: Outgoing, warm and approachable with great communication skills - able to build rapport with academic and support staff alike.
• Practical Requirements: Full clean NZ Driver License (pool cars provided for campus travel).
• Cultural Appreciation: Enthusiasm for working in a multicultural environment that embraces Te Ao Māori, Tikanga and diversity.

The start date for this role will be 11th January, we will be reviewing applications and interviewing before our Christmas shutdown on 18th December.

Please note: All applicants must hold full, valid work rights in New Zealand to be considered for this role.