People & Capability Coordinator - Recruitment at Napier City Council

Poraiti, Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Oct, 26

Salary

74013.0

Posted On

06 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

End-to-end Recruitment, Onboarding, Offboarding, Employment Administration, HR Compliance, Employment Legislation, Employee Relations, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, HR Systems, Workforce Planning, Stakeholder Management

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Napier City Council is looking for a People & Capability Coordinator – Recruitment to join our People & Capability Team on a fixed-term basis until June 2027. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys balancing customer service, recruitment, employment administration, problem-solving and providing practical people support. As a key member of our People & Capability Team, you'll support the employee lifecycle from attraction and recruitment through to onboarding and offboarding. You'll work closely with hiring managers and colleagues across Council to deliver seamless people processes while helping ensure our practices align with employment legislation, employment agreements and Council policies. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys variety and has a high attention to detail. You'll play an important role in ensuring our people processes are efficient, compliant and focused on achieving great outcomes for both our employees and Napier City Council. You'll also help ensure our systems, records and employment documentation are accurate and up to date while coordinating information across the organisation to create a positive experience for new employees. Te Āheinga - The Opportunity Coordinate end-to-end recruitment and selection processes across Council. Support hiring managers with recruitment campaigns, advertising, interviews, offers and onboarding. Draft employment agreements, variation letters and people-related documentation. Coordinate onboarding, employment changes and offboarding activities across the employee lifecycle. Provide first-line advice and guidance to managers and employees on people processes, policies and procedures. Interpret employment agreements, collective agreements, policies and procedures and apply them to day-to-day people matters. Apply employment legislation and HR best practice to support compliant and pragmatic outcomes. Maintain accurate employee records, HR systems and compliance information. Support reporting, workforce planning and continuous improvement initiatives. Work collaboratively across the People & Capability Team, providing support across a broad range of people activities as required. Build trusted relationships and deliver exceptional customer service across the organisation. He kōrero mōhou - About You You'll be an experienced HR Coordinator, Recruitment Coordinator or Administrator who enjoys working across the employee lifecycle and delivering exceptional customer service. You have a strong eye for detail, enjoy building relationships, and can balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. You're confident preparing employment documentation, maintaining accurate records, and providing practical advice on people processes. You'll bring a sound understanding of employment legislation, be able interpret employment agreements and HR compliance requirements, together with the judgement to know when to solve a problem yourself and when to seek guidance from others. Most importantly, you'll be curious, adaptable and eager to continue growing your HR capability. To be successful in this role, ideally you'll have: A relevant tertiary qualification (or equivalent experience) and at least 3 years' experience in an HR, recruitment or people-focused coordination role. Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding and employee lifecycle processes, including preparing employment documentation and maintaining accurate records. Strong communication, organisation and customer service skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and build trusted relationships. A sound understanding of New Zealand employment legislation, employment agreements and HR compliance requirements. Confidence using Microsoft Office and HR systems, along with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. A proactive, solutions-focused approach and a willingness to learn, collaborate and contribute across the wider People & Capability team. Ngā painga mōhou - What we Offer Employee Assistance Program (OCP) Quarterly values awards + Birthday vouchers + Social club Free flu vaccinations (annual) Ka Awatea Cultural Wānanga + NCC Kapa Haka Te Reo Māori language classes At Napier City Council, we're committed to creating a workplace where our people can thrive. You'll be part of a collaborative and supportive team that values innovation, continuous improvement and exceptional customer service. We can promise no 2 days will be the same and this is a great learning environment to start your HR career. This is a fixed term until June 2027, You’ll be working 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday and based in Napier’s CBD. The annual salary package for this role is between $66,223 - $74,013 (including KiwiSaver), with the final offer depending on your skills and experience. We will be interviewing applications as we receive them and may close the role when we have found the right person. Please do not delay in making your application. He kōrero mō Te Kaunihera o Ahuriri - About NCC At Napier City Council, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and work to make our hiring process fair and accessible. If you need any support or adjustments during your application or interview, let us know—we’re happy to help! Our success is grounded in strong partnerships with Mana Whenua and Iwi, supported by our Māori Partnerships team, Te Waka Rangapū, which builds cultural capability through education and training. Before you join, you’ll need to complete pre-employment checks (including criminal background checks, with some roles requiring health screening and drug & alcohol testing). As an NCC employee, you may also be called on to support Civil Defence emergencies when our community needs us most. Please visit Napier City Council Careers website to see full job description Job Description – People & Capability Coordinator - Recruitment

Responsibilities

Coordinate the full employee lifecycle from recruitment and onboarding to offboarding and employment documentation. Provide first-line HR advice to managers and employees while maintaining accurate records and ensuring legislative compliance.