• Help ensure smooth people operations & contribute to a positive employee experience
• Work alongside passionate and motivated colleagues
• Be a part of a values-driven people first culture

Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha │ About Environment Canterbury

As a regional council, we are responsible for managing natural resources including air, soil, water and land. We work in partnership with mana whenua Ngāi Tahu to protect the health of our environment to ensure a sustainable and prosperous future for our region.  

The region’s evolving environmental and political context means we will continue to be agile and adaptive, as we respond to regulatory and environmental changes.  

Our mahi (work) is organised around the delivery of our three core services:

• Environmental Regulation and Protection
• Community Preparedness and Response to Hazards
• Public Transport

Kōrero mō te Tūranga | About the Role

Our People & Safety team is the heart of our organisation, driving meaningful strategies and fostering leadership to empower our leaders and kaimahi (staff) in delivering for Waitaha (Canterbury). If you're passionate about supporting people and making a real difference, this role is your chance to shine!

As a valued member of the team, our People and Capability Coordinators provide specialist support to the organisation and the People & Safety team by managing the day-to-day employee life cycle coordination and administrative tasks, as well as assisting with continuous improvement projects and other team initiatives that shape our culture and growth.

We are seeking two new team members to join our team with strengths in the following areas:

• A passion for all things technical, managing and optimising HRIS, and/or

• Enthusiasm for ensuring that our people and capability information remains relevant, accessible, and easy to navigate.

Mōu │ About You

You’re a proactive, detail-oriented professional with a strong background in administration and customer-focused service delivery, who thrives within a collaborative team environment. Your natural ability to connect with people and remain calm under pressure makes you a steady and reliable presence, even when things get busy. Variety in your day excites you, and you have a sharp eye for accuracy coupled with a drive to streamline systems and processes.

Your experience may include:

• A qualification in Human Resources or related field, or an equivalent level of practical experience
• Previous administration expertise, including creating employment-related documentation across the employment lifecycle
• Working knowledge of HR related policies, procedures, and NZ employment legislation
• Proven ability to produce high-quality documentation with meticulous attention to detail
• Experience with digital environments, end-to-end automated processes, and people management systems
• Quick adaptability when learning new systems and an enthusiasm for collaborating within a team

Curious and driven, you’re ready to embrace opportunities to grow your career while being supported by a dedicated, experienced, and fun team that values your contributions.

Ngā hua o te Mahi i te Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha | Working at Environment Canterbury  

Our values underpin everything we do. We understand and embrace a diverse workforce; this diversity will enable us to better serve our people, our community, and our greatest taonga, the environment. We value everyone’s contribution, diverse thinking, and skills.

We're on a journey to become a treaty partner of excellence, including incorporating te ao Māori into our work. We offer supportive opportunities to develop capability in this area and encourage our people to use kaupapa Māori, mātauranga Māori, and te reo Māori in our daily work. We welcome you with an open heart & mind, wherever you are on your personal te ao Māori journey.

Ko ētahi atu kōrero | Additional Information  

For a confidential chat about this role, please contact Anne Goldingham on 0272106035.

Applications close on Sunday, 4 May 2025.  Applications will be reviewed as we receive them, and interviews may take place before the close date. We reserve the right to close advertising early.

Please indicate role preference in your cover letter.

Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks, and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role.

We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but don't meet every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

Me mahi tahi tātou - Together we can