People & Capability Coordinator — HR Admin & Onboarding

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

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.