Are you ready to be a part of something exceptional? Invercargill City Council invites you to become a driving force in our future-focused team.

Our People and Culture team are seeking an enthusiastic People and Culture Administrator who is eager to start their journey in the HR space, or may already have some experience in this field, this position is 30 hours per week, generally worked between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00pm.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Providing administration support across a wide range of People and Culture functions
• Recruitment Support - monitoring recruitment, advertising campaigns and scheduling interviews
• Prepare employment offer documentation and variations for new and existing employees
• Completing purchase orders and associated administration within Tech One
• Provide support for Training and Development by organising training, in-house facilitators and corporate inductions

What you will bring:

• New Zealand Certificate in Business (Administration and Technology) (Level 4) or equivalent experience
• Minimum 2 years demonstrated administration experience
• An outstanding work ethic and commitment to confidentiality and discretion
• An enthusiastic proactive approach, with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Well-developed computer knowledge, particularly in the use of Microsoft Office, Word, Office, Excel and PowerPoint

What we offer:

• Flexible working environment
• Career progression and training/development opportunities
• Positive focus of employee health and well-being: Workstation assessments, free flu vaccines, EAP services, half price eye exams, discounted gym memberships
• Kiwisaver and Superannuation Schemes
• Appointment time leave: Up to 2 hours for important appointments eg. Doctor, bank, dentist

Waihōpai Invercargill is New Zealand's southernmost city and the heart and hub of Southland. We're known for our lush green spaces, like award-winning Queens Park, our long summer daylight hours and our local legend Burt Munro. Our city has character, charm and a laidback atmosphere. There's outstanding nature reserves, Ōreti Beach and the Waihōpai River to explore plus our lively restaurants complemented by a thriving entertainment and arts scene which are hard to beat! The sensible gridded layout featuring wide streets ensures a convenient 10-minute drive to work. Who wouldn't want to call this place home?

For more information please see the full position description or contact the Invercargill City Council on (03) 211 1777. Please don't apply directly via SEEK as we won't receive your application. Apply online at Careers | Invercargill City Council (icc.govt.nz)

Applications close 4 May 2025. Please note applications will be processed as they are received and we encourage you to apply early as this advert may be removed at any time.

Successful applicants must be legally entitled to live and work in New Zealand. While all applications will be reviewed, first priority will be given to those applicants who are currently residing in New Zealand.