People & Culture Coordinator

About the role

The People & Culture Coordinator at Connexis plays a pivotal part in shaping the employee experience for a team that supports learners and employers across New Zealand’s infrastructure sectors. Reporting to the People, Culture & Wellbeing Manager, you will provide administrative and coordination support across core HR functions while building strong relationships with leaders and staff.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment processes, from job posting to candidate coordination.
• Facilitate onboarding and induction activities for new hires.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and wellbeing programs.
• Provide payroll assistance, reporting, and health & safety administration.
• Handle general HR administration tasks and maintain accurate records.
• Collaborate with the PCW team to ensure a values‑driven, employee‑focused approach.

Required profile

• Relevant bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, psychology, or a related field.
• Experience or exposure to HR areas such as recruitment, reporting, health & safety, policy, engagement/events, and DEI.
• Background in an administrative or customer‑service‑focused role.
• Strong integrity with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent relationship‑building skills.
• Commitment to developing personal and organisational cultural capability.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Familiarity with SharePoint.

What we offer

• Full‑time permanent position.
• Hybrid work arrangement (up to two days remote per week).
• Office located in Central Wellington.