People Coordinator

Job Description

Company description:

The Ministry acts in the world to build a safer, more prosperous and more sustainable future for New Zealanders.

Kia hangai ake e te Manatu he ao-haumaru, ao-tonui, ao-pumau, ki te oranga tonutanga mo Aotearoa whanui.

Job description:

People Coordinator

• Key HR administration role in the AskHR team
• Support leaders and employees in New Zealand and around the world
• Career development opportunity to learn the foundations of HR

Kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role

In this role, you will be a member of the AskHR team, the first point of contact for all people-related queries from our customers (leaders and employees) both in New Zealand and offshore. Day-to-day you will be providing essential support to the business through the timely provision of advice and assistance in navigating people systems and processes.

As a highly organised and proactive coordinator, much of your role will be focused on producing high-quality written offers and letters for employees, supporting the effective delivery of People Division operational priorities, projects and strategy.

Your success will be dependent on your attention to detail and your willingness to ensure a great people experience through every interaction.

For more detail you can view a copy of the position description here

The full salary range for this role is $63,542 to $81,193 total remuneration, inclusive of our 3% KiwiSaver employer contribution.

Mā‎ wai te mahi nei? – Who are we looking for?

To be successful in this role, you will have the ability to establish and build relationships across the organisation, and a genuine desire to deliver a great customer experience. Additionally you will have:

• Prior experience in an administrative or customer service role
• A genuine interest in HR
• Strong attention to detail
• A customer-centric approach to problem solving
• Inclusive and adaptive working style and the ability to influence and develop trust and credibility with key stakeholders
• High levels of self-awareness, agility and resilience
• A sound understanding of tikanga and Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles.

Ideally you will also have a good understanding of tikanga (Māori customs and protocols), with the ability to weave te ao Māori (the Māori worldview) into your work.

If you are just starting on this journey that’s OK too – as long as you have a willingness to learn and a desire to develop your cultural capability. As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner, this is important to us and we offer training and support.

Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Aorere – Why MFAT?

We are committed to a focus on leadership, talent, training and development, and flexible work options. Check out our benefits page to find out more about why we love working here.

MFAT is Rainbow Tick accredited. We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported, valued, and a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds.

You can find out more about our staff networks and our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here

Mō mātou – About us

Our people represent New Zealand on and offshore, and in doing so make New Zealanders safer and more prosperous. By building connections with and influencing other countries and international institutions, we advance New Zealand’s interests and pursue New Zealand’s values. We provide advice to the Government on the implications for New Zealand of what is happening in the world.

Me pēhea te tuku tono – To Apply/Interested?

Apply today with your CV and cover letter.

For a confidential discussion please contact Conor Strang

To be considered for this position you must be a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident and able to obtain and maintain a NZ Government National Security clearance at Confidential level.

Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a Confidential security clearance. Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process:

http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool

Let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

Applications close at 9pm on Wednesday 2nd October 2024.

Please note: This is not a Foreign Policy/diplomatic role. This is a ‘Corporate’ role (known here as a Specialist role) based in central Wellington, NZ.

While it is not usual for specialist staff to be ‘posted’ outside of NZ, from time to time a specialist role overseas becomes available at one of our embassies, high commissions, missions or consulates. To be considered for one of these positions you would need to apply and be considered via a competitive recruitment process.

If you do have an interest in an MFAT foreign policy/diplomatic career, you would be welcome to apply for this either via our graduate recruitment or mid-level foreign policy recruitment campaigns.