HR Coordinator

Type: Fixed term, Full-time

Location: Christchurch

Description

HR Coordinator

Toi Tangata – People & Culture

Fixed Term | Full Time | Ōtautahi (Christchurch)

Kia hiwa ra!

Join a values-led organisation working for the wellbeing of Ngāi Tahu whānui

At Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, our mahi is grounded in Kāi Tahu values and driven by a deep responsibility to our people, our places, and our future generations. We work collectively to protect and grow the cultural, social, environmental, and economic wellbeing of Ngāi Tahu whānui.

We’re looking for an HR Coordinator to join our Toi Tangata team. This is a key role supporting effective HR operations across the Te Rūnanga Group, ensuring our kaimahi experience manaakitanga and excellence at every stage of their journey.

Mō te tūnga – About the role

As the HR Coordinator, you will deliver high-quality administration and coordination support across the employee lifecycle. This role is critical to keeping our HR operations running smoothly and ensuring our processes reflect the care and professionalism Te Rūnanga Group is known for.

Your mahi will include:

- Preparing employment agreements, letters of offer, and HR documentation

- Coordinating onboarding and offboarding, ensuring a positive experience for kaimahi

- Managing and triaging queries through the Toi Tangata inbox

- Maintaining our HR systems with accurate, timely data

- Supporting reporting and organisational documentation

- Coordinating HR-related events, inductions, and training sessions

- Providing responsive, professional communication to internal stakeholders

- Supporting continuous improvement and people-focused initiatives across Toi Tangata

Mōu – About you

To thrive in this role, you will bring:

- Experience in HR coordination, administration, or recruitment (1–2 years ideal)

- Excellent organisation and time-management skills

- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through

- A warm, customer-focused nature and commitment to manaakitanga

- Confidence with systems, data, and documentation

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- A willingness to learn and deepen your understanding of Kāi Tahu values, tikanga and te reo Māori

- An affinity for a bicultural environment and the aspirations of Ngāi Tahu whānui

He aha ai? – Why join us?

When you join Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, you become part of a kaupapa that has real and lasting impact. As a values-led organisation, we support your professional and cultural development, encourage curiosity and growth, and work hard to create an environment where our people feel connected and supported.

Me pēhea te tono – How to apply

If you’re looking for a role where your organisational skills, care for people, and commitment to excellence will make a meaningful difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Mō tātou, ā, mō kā uri ā muri ake nei – For us and our children after us.