Human Resources Coordinator at The Treasury, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Bring your Human Resources experience to our HR Coordinator role

• Fixed term to end of September 2025
• Gain exposure and develop your HR advisory skills
• Join a dedicated, hard-working team

Mō mātou | About Us

At The Treasury Te Tai Ōhanga we're creating a better future for New Zealand and everyone who calls our amazing country home. We're the Government's economic and financial advisor, working hard to raise the standard of living for everyone in Aotearoa, now and in the future.

Our talented people bring their diverse backgrounds and experiences to tackling New Zealand's biggest and most inter-connected issues. Every day, they are influencing, advising, and supporting Ministers, Crown CEOs and Government decision-makers to shape our country's collective tomorrow.

The People and Wellbeing team within Corporate & Shared Services provides HR services for two central agencies: Treasury and Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC). We have a fantastic opportunity for a talented HR Coordinator to join our HR team and play a pivotal role in supporting the DPMC and Treasury HR teams with business-as-usual activities across a range of HR functions including advisory, recruitment and training and development.

Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the Role

This role is fixed term to allow us to determine the future resourcing needs for the People and Wellbeing team and to allow us to recruit accordingly.
You will be responsible for providing HR generalist advice on routine enquiries and delegating and escalating other enquiries received by email, over the phone or face-to-face.
The HR Coordinator role would suit a candidate who has gained experience and exposure to a HR environment e.g., in a previous or existing HR Administrator, HR Assistant-Advisor or HR Coordinator role.

To be successful in the role you will be able to demonstrate you have the skills and experience to:

• Co-ordinate and manage the onboarding and offboarding of our people.
• Develop and co-ordinate documentation through the full employee life cycle.
• Contribute to the ongoing continuous improvement of HR processes and procedures.
• Support data quality and position management.
• Provide transactional advice on HR policies and processes.

Ō pūmanawa | About You

• Highly effective planning and organisational skills, including time management and prioritising work in a busy environment
• Self-motivated and customer centric with a knack for problem solving
• Quick learner with attention to detail
• Great at building and maintaining relationships
• Flexible, comfortable in a fast paced and quickly changing environment
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal with attention to detail
• Resilient, can work well under pressure and comfortable dealing with ambiguity

You will be part of a People & Wellbeing team that is committed to moving from good to great.  You will be looking to contribute positively to our environment and be capable of rolling up your sleeves and getting the job done.  Amongst the hard work, we know how to have fun, we like to challenge ourselves and support one another.  So, if you can bring commitment, enthusiasm, and a good sense of humour, we are keen to hear from you!  

Tono mai ināianei | Apply Now

Please see the Job Description for further detail. For more information and a kōrero please contact us at talent@treasury.govt.nz.

Rā kati | Applications close: 5pm Thursday 27 March 2025.  All applications must be made online. We will be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date.

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