HR Support Hub Coordinators

• Dunedin or Invercargill Hospital
• Two fixed-term, full-time positions (1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week)
• Varied workload encompassing HR and Recruitment services
• Dynamic team environment with plenty of opportunity for learning
• Competitive salary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the roles

We have an exciting opportunity within our askHR function for two motivated self-starters. In these roles, you will be responsible for the coordination and high-level administrative support for the Human Resources function across Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern. Our askHR service is a shared and collaborative resource which receives and triages all HR based enquiries from internal and external customers. We support stakeholders with seamless, consistent advice, coordinate all HR related services and work creatively to achieve their deliverables.

Alongside a very competitive salary and plenty of scope for development, you will be exposed to a wide range of processes which will certainly enhance your generalist HR skills. There is a strong and energetic team culture focused on quality, support and comradery and we are looking for more like-minded team members to join us. Whether you are a seasoned HR professional looking for variety and pace, or a graduate seeking a new generalist experience, let us know in your covering letter why this role has appealed to you and what you would bring to the team.

Some key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• providing quality and timely first line support for our HR and Recruitment services
• producing employment contracts and variations to a high standard, ensuring on-boarding processes are completed in full
• providing initial HR related advice to our customers, escalating complex matters to the relevant HR and Recruitment teams when appropriate
• ensuring we not only meet but continually improve our compliance standards and processes
• organising and hosting our bi-monthly 'Welcome' orientation sessions to new staff.

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora is undergoing a period of change within our People and Culture function. We are looking for a team member to support the Southern team on a 12-month fixed-term basis whilst the national operating model is implemented. In addition, we have a further vacancy to cover a period of Parental Leave for approximately nine-months.

Whilst both roles are fixed-term at this stage, there may be potential opportunities for motivated candidates in the future.

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About you

If you are organised, have strong attention to detail and excel in providing exceptional customer service, this could be the role for you In the ever-changing and unique world of health, we are looking for agile, motivated and passionate team members who can roll with the changes and adapt fast

Our ideal candidates will have:

• a keen interest in the HR and recruitment space
• previous customer service experience working in a fast-paced environment
• the ability to successfully prioritise tasks and remain professional when working to high volumes and conflicting demands
• a working knowledge of the general principles of employment relations, employment legislation and privacy requirements
• high levels of both emotional and cultural intelligence
• strong levels of initiative
• strong relationship building skills, able to foster a collaborative and vibrant team environment.

Salary range

This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the PSA South Island Clerical Multi-Employer Collective Agreement, and the salary will be in accordance with the National Health Administration Workers Pay Scale, Band 4A between Step 1 $73,476 and Step 3 $76,551 p.a pro-rata (effective from 1 January 2026) dependent on relevant experience.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community.We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to apply

To apply please click 'apply now'. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Friday, 28 November 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact James Boyd

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website.