Regional Workforce Coordinator

JobSpace; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Wellbeing support

Professional development

EAP access

Job summary

Pinnacle is seeking an experienced administrator or coordinator to join as a regional workforce coordinator, supporting Te Manawa Taki’s region in workforce development.

You will provide administrative support, manage EOIs and funding processes, and coordinate access to training with multiple partners to improve health workforce outcomes.

Qualifications

• Coordination or project management background in health sector preferred.
• Experience with applications, claims or funding processes desirable.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Full driver’s licence is required.
• Excellent time management and ability to handle multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage practitioner expressions of interest (EOIs) for training and funding.
• Coordinate access to training opportunities and support placement processes.
• Administer claims for training-related costs (e.g., travel, fees, backfill).
• Prepare agendas, take minutes, and maintain governance docs.
• Track applications, funding utilisation and programme activity.
• Support delivery of workforce development initiatives across partners.

Skills

Coordination

Project management

Secretarial support

Health sector experience

Funding/applications experience

Excel

Data tracking

Stakeholder management

Adaptability

Multitasking

Driver's license

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced administrator or coordinator to join Pinnacle as a regional workforce coordinator, working closely with the Te Manawa Taki workforce alliance training hub and its regional partners.

You will play a key role in supporting a regionally coordinated workforce development programme, providing high-quality programme and administrative support to help health practitioners access training, workforce development funding and career pathway opportunities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing practitioner expressions of interest (EOIs) for training and funding.
• Coordinating access to training opportunities and supporting placement processes.
• Administering claims for training-related costs (e.g., travel, fees, backfill).
• Preparing agendas, minutes, and maintaining governance documentation
• Tracking applications, funding utilisation, and programme activity.
• Supporting delivery of workforce development initiatives across multiple partners.

You will also build and maintain strong relationships with PHOs, hauora providers, training providers, and community organisations, ensuring communication is culturally responsive and aligned to kaupapa Māori approaches.

This is a fixed term role until 30 June 2027 working 22.5 hours per week (0.6 FTE) with the potential for additional hours by agreement.

About you:

• Previous experience in a coordination, project management or secretarial role.
• Experience in the health sector or working with community providers (preferred).
• Experience managing applications, claims, or funding processes (desirable).
• Strong organisational skills with an eye for detail and accuracy.
• Confident using Microsoft Office (particularly Excel).
• Comfortable working with data and maintaining tracking systems.
• IT savvy and quick to pick up new systems.
• Ability to build positive relationships across a diverse stakeholder group.
• Proactive, solutions-focused, and able to take initiative.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Able to prioritise and manage multiple workflows independently.
• Current full driver's licence.

What we offer:

• An opportunity to contribute to strengthening the health workforce across the Te Manawa Taki region
• A collaborative, purpose-driven environment focused on improving outcomes for whānau and communities
• An organisation committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and health equity
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
• A commitment to your wellbeing, including access to EAP services and wellbeing initiatives

About the team:

Pinnacle has made an explicit commitment to Māori and our communities to improve equity of Pinnacle is committed to improving health and wellbeing across our communities, in accordance with Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We have also made an equity commitment to our Pasifika population.

Visit www.pinnacle.co.nz to find out more about the Pinnacle Group.

About Te Manawa Taki workforce alliance:

The Te Manawa Taki workforce alliance brings together primary health organisations and sector partners to deliver a regionally coordinated workforce development service across the rohe.

The alliance is committed to:

• Supporting the development and retention of a strong primary and community health workforce
• Improving access to training and professional development for kaimahi
• Delivering equitable outcomes for Māori, Pacific peoples and underserved communities.

Our work is grounded in partnership, collaboration and innovation, ensuring our workforce is supported to meet the needs of our communities now and into the future.