Employment Officer

We are looking for an employment officer to join our team on a 12 month fixed term to cover maternity leave at our Packhouse in Gisborne. 

As an employment officer at our Seeka NZ Fruits site, in Gisborne, you will enjoy a high energy and fast-paced role, which requires the ability to multi-task and communicate effectively with people from a variety of cultures and backgrounds.  

You will be an enthusiastic team-player, have an eye for detail and be an effective problem solver. The employment officer role is responsible for the recruitment and on boarding of our seasonal workforce, maintaining accurate employment and wage records, and ensuring staffing requirements are met for each packhouse shift.  The role will also encompass various administration tasks.

Skills and competencies: 

• Understanding of NZ Employment Law and practices specifically in relation to the recruitment and on-boarding of staff, payroll and employment contracts.
• Understanding of Health and Safety Legislation and practices
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Effective verbal and written communication skills 
• Flexibility and the ability to adapt to a dynamic and changeable work environment
• Strong confidential nature
• Microsoft Office Suite: Intermediate

Experience and qualifications;

• 3 years coordinator level experience working with large diverse teams of people in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working within kiwifruit, horticulture or primary industry;
• Experience in recruitment and shift rostering;
• Prefer a minimum  of Level 4 National Certification in Business Administration, Human  Resources or a related discipline. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join us at Seeka Limited.  Please submit your application online by following the “apply now” button and submitting a  CV