People Hub Coordinator | Wellington City

Job Description

People Hub Coordinator

Role type: Permanent, full-time

Location: Wellington

Salary band & range: General Salary Range G: $67,658 to $74,297 depending on skills and experience

About the Role – Kōrero mō te Tūranga

We have an exciting opportunity for someone with strong administration or coordination experience to step into the world of human resources! As part of our fast-paced, agile People Hub, you will use your organisational strengths and customer-focussed approach to make a real difference every day.

You'll support a broad range of HR tasks - from drafting employment documentation, onboarding new staff, and navigating payroll systems, to answering generalist HR queries. This role offers exposure across the full spectrum of HR operations - you will have the opportunity to support MPI and all we do - and no two days will be the same! If you have a “can do” attitude, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for customer service and helping people, this role is for you!

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Act as a first point of contact for the People Hub, responding to queries and providing guidance using our self-service tools and resources
• Provide administrative and coordination support across a variety of HR tasks and teams
• Draft employment documentation and support the onboarding process
• Navigate payroll and HR systems to ensure smooth processing
• Respond to general HR queries from employees and provide outstanding customer service
• Maintain a high level of organisation and accuracy while managing competing priorities
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of HR processes and systems

Why you should apply:

• Professional development: An exceptional opportunity to gain broad experience in HR, across multiple functions and tasks
• Variety & challenge: A diverse role where every day looks different
• Collaborative environment: A supportive team culture that values teamwork, open communication and shared success

About You – Mōu

You'll bring strong communication or administrative experience and a genuine interest in HR. What sets you apart is your attention to detail, strong customer service ethos, and ability to stay agile across a wide range of tasks.

To be successful in this role, your experience will include:

• Previous experience in an administrative or coordination role, (public or private sector)
• Experience in HR (generalist or otherwise) is beneficial, but not essential
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive, problem-solving attitude
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Word

If you're looking for a varied, rewarding role in a supportive environment, this position offers the perfect opportunity to develop your career in HR!

About the Team – Mō tō mātou Rōpū

The People Hub Team is a supportive collaborative team within the wider People Operations group. We work closely with our Payroll and Business Systems Colleagues to provide high-quality consistent HR support across MPI. The team is primarily Wellington based with one team member in Auckland. We are a diverse, friendly group who work together to deliver great outcomes for our people.

About MPI – Mō te Manatū Ahu Matua

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

To find out more about the Ministry and what we do please click here.

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.

To view the position description and/or apply online, please click apply or visit the MPI Careers Site. To apply, you must hold the right to work in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain it – click here to find out more about work visa eligibility and options.

Applications close at 11.59pm on Sunday, 8 March.

If you have any questions about the role, please email shane.gooch@mpi.govt.nz 

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