Ready to step into or advance your career in People & Capability?

Whether you're just starting out or bringing experience in the field, this is your chance to make a tangible impact in a dynamic role where no two days are the same. If you're organised, proactive, and eager to grow, we invite you to bring your skills to a team that values development, collaboration, and a positive work culture.

• Join a dynamic organisation where our people and our place are at the heart of everything we do.   
• Thrive in a collaborative team culture with supportive leadership and a variety of well-being initiatives.
• Enjoy the flexibility of a permanent, part-time role, working 20 hours per week, based in either Mangawhai or Dargaville with possible hybrid working options.

About the Role

As a People & Capability Coordinator, you'll play a key role in supporting the entire employee journey, from recruitment and onboarding to learning and development. You'll be the go-to person for coordinating processes, maintaining records, and providing essential support to the wider team.

Day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Supporting recruitment and exit processes by coordinating interviews, drafting employment agreements, and managing employee records.
• Ensuring smooth onboarding by liaising with internal teams, creating employee profiles, and scheduling induction sessions.
• Assisting with learning and development activities, including coordinating external training requests.
• Maintaining accurate records across key systems, support annual processes, and assist with reporting tasks.

This permanent, part-time role offers 20 hours per week, ideally spread throughout the week. Perfect for those seeking flexibility, such as school hours, or a better work-life balance.

About You

We're looking for an organised and detail-oriented team player who has experience with:

• Coordinating tasks in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and consistently meeting deadlines.
• Using Microsoft Office confidently and quickly mastering new systems.
• Taking initiative to enhance processes and drive efficiency.
• Handling sensitive information with the highest level of confidentiality and discretion.
• Ideally, has a background in recruitment, selection, or HR administration, with experience working with HRIS. However, if meet the other criteria we are still keen to hear from you!

What we offer  

Kaipara District Council offers a flexible, supportive, and inclusive team culture within a collaborative environment. We also offer:    

• Competitive salary and laptop
• An emphasis on career pathways with ongoing professional development, study assistance options, and secondment and promotion opportunities   
• 1 paid day off per year to volunteer in the Kaipara community   
• Staff health insurance, banking and retail discounts   
• A culture of health and wellbeing with free EAP services and regular staff wellness initiatives   
• 5 weeks Annual Leave after 5 years' service 

About Kaipara District Council (KDC) 

At Kaipara District Council, we're more than just a workplace - we're a passionate team committed to creating a vibrant, inclusive, and healthy community where people love to live, work, and play. We're guided by the values of mahi tahi (teamwork), mana (integrity), pono (trust), whakaute (respect), and mahia te mahi (make it happen), which shape everything we do. These values inspire us to foster an environment where people and communities thrive.

If you're ready to make a real difference and be part of something special, we'd love to hear from you!

How to apply

Ready to make a difference? Apply today through the link below to be directed to our Careers Website!

For more information, contact Kevin Whitehead, P&C Talent Acquisition Partner, at careers@kaipara.govt.nz.

Please note that the preferred candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including criminal history and police vetting checks.