People and Culture Coordinator
Do you enjoy finding solutions, keeping things organised, and supporting people to do their best work? We’re looking for a People & Culture Coordinator to join our team in Timaru and deliver efficient, people-focused HR support. Being a valued member of the P&C team, you’ll work closely with our P&C Advisors to support a collaborative and high-performance culture.
Royal District Nursing Services (RDNS NZ) is a trusted not-for-profit provider of home and community services across New Zealand. This is a great opportunity to be part of a supportive team where your contribution makes a real difference to both employees and the communities we serve.
About the Role
As a People & Culture Coordinator, you’ll play an important role in supporting day-to-day HR operations and keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes. It’s a varied, hands-on role where your organisation, attention to detail, and proactive approach will really shine.
You’ll work closely with managers, support workers, and the wider operational team to ensure smooth and effective HR support across the region.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinating recruitment activities, including advertising, interview organisation, and reference checking
- Maintaining accurate employee records and HR systems
- Preparing payroll documentation and acting as a liaison between Payroll and employees
- Supporting onboarding and offboarding processes
- Providing first-line HR administrative support to managers and employees
- Assisting with policy implementation and compliance
- Supporting People & Culture initiatives
- Assisting managers with performance, attendance, and leave processes
About You
You’re organised, approachable, and solutions-focused, with a natural ability to build positive relationships and keep things on track.
You’ll bring:
- Previous administration experience (HR exposure and/or working towards a qualification in HR preferred)
- Highly personable and energetic, you are an awesome team player who builds credibility and establishes trusting relationships quickly with a diverse range of people, while inspiring, empowering, and influencing others
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Good organisation and time management skills, with the ability to juggle priorities
- Confidence handling confidential information with discretion
- Comfort learning new systems and working across a variety of tasks
You’ll also demonstrate:
- Integrity and sound judgement
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Adaptability and a can-do attitude
- A customer-focused mindset
- An understanding of New Zealand employment practices (or a willingness to learn)
Why Join Us?
- Passionate team who believes in creating a fun, diverse, and flexible workplace
- A varied role where your work genuinely matters
- Ongoing support and development
- Work/life balance, with flexible work environment (mobile phone and laptop provided)
- Wellbeing support, including access to EAP services, flu vaccinations etc.
- Competitive remuneration
How to Apply
If you enjoy keeping things running smoothly, supporting others, and making a real difference—we’d love to hear from you.
Skills & Experience
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