HR Coordinator | Kairuruku Pūmanawa Tangata

Te tĪma | The team:

At Parliamentary Service, we work at the heart of democracy to provide excellent service to New Zealand's Members of Parliament. If there is one thing that we pride ourselves on above all else, it is our people, who are literally world-class. To support these wonderful people who lead and shape New Zealand's democracy, is the Parliamentary Service and Office of the Clerk. As a core function of this support is our highly motivated HR team comprising of the Partnering & Advisory team, Payroll, Talent, Organisational Development, Systems and Data Reporting.

You will be part of the Partnership & Advisory team that is responsible for the provision of pragmatic HR advice and support to its customers and champions an “One Team” approach. Our core values are at the heart of how we work; Integrity, Manaakitanga, Accountability, Whanaungatanga and Empowerment. These values support our vision which is to have the best people supporting the best parliament in the world.

Mō te tūnga |About the role:

As one of two HR Coordinators, you will work collaboratively to deliver exceptional HR coordination services across PS and OOC. You’ll provide responsive, first-line operational support and assistance to all our customers across all facets of HR, deliver a seamless and exceptional customer experience, and help embed operational excellence in our partnering and advisory service model.

You’ll also play a pivotal role in preparing us for New Zealand’s general election cycle and will key to ensuring we deliver an efficient service; a period marked by high-volume recruitment, rapid transitions, and sensitive staffing changes. Your expertise will help ensure a smooth and compliant onboarding and offboarding process for MPs and staff, while maintaining service excellence in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Tō kete |What you will bring to the role:

We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-trust environment and ideally brings:

• Proven experience supporting HR operations during general elections or similar.
• Sound knowledge of HR administration systems and procedures, with an understanding of collective and individual employment agreements.
• A passion for human resources and a desire for continuous improvement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), MS Teams, and service ticketing systems e.g. ServiceNow.
• Strong customer service focus with exceptional communication and relationship management skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Mō mātou | About us:

You will be key member of an experienced and collaborative HR Advisory team and will be ideally positioned to grow a career in HR, Recruitment or Payroll. We also offer a range of benefits including 5 weeks annual leave, access to an on-site gym and pool, learning and development opportunities and flexible working arrangements. Our ever-changing environment allows us to be part of the action at Parliament including attending question time, select committees and other key events. We offer a thorough induction, on-going development, and excellent working conditions. If you would like to know more about who we are and the mahi we do, visit Careers at Parliament.

The salary range for this role is $64,482 - $70,979 per annum. Appointments will be based on skills and experience (please note, the full salary range extends beyond this to allow for progression).

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply:

Applications close midnight, Wednesday 1^st October 2025. All applications must be made online. If this is not possible or to arrange a confidential kōrero, please contact Renee Beeson on 04 817 6167 or email renee.beeson@parliament.govt.nz

Please note: We will be screening applications as we receive them to move swiftly to interview shortly after the advert closes. Depending on application numbers, this date may change. You may be asked to complete a pre-interview screen via phone or video.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.