People Hub Coordinator

Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI); Wellington; On-site; NZD 69,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional MPI leave days

Purchase extra annual leave

Annual Wellness payment

Job summary

Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) in Wellington is seeking a People Hub Coordinator to deliver high-quality HR administration and coordination across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding and payroll support. This fixed-term, full-time role sits in the fast-paced People Hub and offers broad HR exposure within a large organisation.

You will be the first point of contact for People Hub enquiries, support HR processes, and help improve systems while maintaining a proactive,

Qualifications

• Experience in administration or coordination.
• Strong customer service and relationship skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach; Microsoft Word and Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Act as a first point of contact for People Hub enquiries.
• Provide HR administration and coordination across the employee lifecycle.
• Prepare employment documentation and support onboarding activities.
• Navigate HR and payroll systems to ensure accurate processing.
• Respond to employee HR queries and provide exceptional customer service.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of HR processes and systems.

Skills

Administration

Coordination

Customer service

Attention to detail

MS Office

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: People Hub Coordinator

Role type: Full-time, fixed term to August 2027

Location: Wellington

Salary band & range: General Salary Range G: $69,011 to $80,346 depending on skills and experience

About The Role – Kōrero Mō Te Tūranga

We have an exciting opportunity for someone with strong administration and/or coordination experience who is looking to build a career in Human Resources. As part of our fast-paced and agile People Hub team, you'll play an important role in supporting our people and delivering great service across MPI. This is an excellent opportunity to gain broad HR experience across a large and diverse organisation while building knowledge across the full employee lifecycle.

In this busy and varied role, you'll provide high-quality HR administration and coordination support across MPI. From onboarding new employees and preparing employment documentation to responding to HR queries and supporting payroll processes, you'll work with a wide range of people across People & Capability and the wider organisation. If you're a proactive problem solver with a positive attitude and a passion for helping people, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

In this role, you will:

• Act as a first point of contact for People Hub enquiries
• Provide HR administration and coordination support across the employee lifecycle
• Prepare employment documentation and support onboarding activities
• Navigate HR and payroll systems to ensure accurate processing
• Respond to employee HR queries and provide exceptional customer service
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of HR processes and systems

About You – Mōu

You'll be an organised and customer-focused administrator or coordinator who enjoys working with people and delivering great service. Whether your experience comes from the public or private sector, you'll bring strong attention to detail, a proactive approach, and the ability to manage a variety of tasks in a fast-paced environment. While previous HR experience is advantageous, we're equally interested in candidates who are keen to grow their career in Human Resources and are excited by the opportunity to learn and develop in a supportive team.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Experience in an administration or coordination role
• Strong customer service and relationship-building skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• The ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to changing demands
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach to your work
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Word and Excel
• An interest in Human Resources, with HR experience beneficial but not essential

You do not need to meet all of the role requirements to apply. We offer a breadth of development and learning opportunities and will welcome an application if you think you could make a great fit.

About The Team – Mō Tō Mātou Rōpū

The People Hub is a small, close-knit team that prides itself on its supportive, collaborative, and friendly culture. We work closely together, sharing knowledge and helping each other succeed while delivering great service to our customers. Strong relationships across People & Capability and the wider organisation enable us to collaborate effectively, learn from one another, and contribute to shared outcomes. If you enjoy working in an environment where teamwork, mutual support, and continuous learning are valued, you'll feel right at home in the People Hub.

About MPI – Mō Te Manatū Ahu Matua

We're a large organisation with massive scope from the frontline to policy development and beyond.

Benefits of working at MPI – Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Ahu Matua

• Additional MPI leave days
• Ability to purchase extra annual leave
• Annual Wellness payment

Are you ready to make a difference? - Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi whaitake?

We are committed to being a good partner under Te Tiriti o Waitangi which includes working closely with iwi, hapū, whānau and hāpori.

We aspire to reflect the diverse communities we serve, so we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, and identities. As an organisation, we are committed to making Manatū Ahu Matua Ministry for Primary Industries a great place to work for all.

In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values; your interest and motivations for this role; the abilities, strengths, personal attributes and diverse perspectives you will bring to the role and this organisation, which may have also been gained outside of the workforce.

Applications close at 11.59pm Sunday 18 October 2026

Applications will be assessed as they are received, so we encourage early applications. This role may close earlier than advertised.

If you have any questions about the role, please email [e-mail]

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