Ko wai mātou - About us:

Hato Hone St John has been serving New Zealanders since 1885. Today, our 11,000-strong team of kaimahi work across Aotearoa to enhance the health and wellbeing of our communities. From responding to 111 calls to supporting people to stay healthy through our mahi in health education, access, and monitoring, we are making life-changing differences every day. 

He aha te tūranga - About the role:  

As a Human Resources Coordinator, you’ll provide support to an HR Business Partner and an HR Advisor in the management of a busy enabling services portfolio.  As a member of the wider Business Partnering & Advisory Team, your role will vary from day-to-day admin and coordination, to assisting with low-level HR issues and providing information and/or guidance to managers regarding key HR Processes.  You’ll also provide timely and accurate reporting and insights, and supporting projects as needed.

Key responsibilities:

• First point of contact for general HR enquiries
• Provide accurate advice by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and employment legislation
• Support projects and initiatives through research, analysis, and reporting across advisory, change, and reward activities
• Coordinate team operations, including meetings, documentation, reporting, and administrative processes
• Monitor financial processes such as invoices and budgets, ensuring accuracy and timely processing
• Build strong working relationships, contribute to team effectiveness, and proactively identify and address issues

Ko wai koe - About you:

• HR qualification or working towards completion (desirable)
• An understanding of employment law and best practice HR policies & processes
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral
• Strong relationship building skills
• Coordination experience as well as effective time management and organisational skills
• Advanced level computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Visio and Photo Shop
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

You’ll join a large, purpose-led team working collaboratively to deliver real impact where it matters most. This is a great opportunity to grow your Human Resources career in a fast-paced environment where you’re backed by a passionate team.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply

Click “I’m interested” before applications close on Tuesday 21 April 2026.

For further information please contact Anita Teague via [email protected] for a confidential discussion. 

At Hato Hone St John, we embrace diversity, welcoming everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We value unique perspectives, fostering inclusivity to better serve our communities, and we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs.

E pōhiritia nei e mātou, te whānau o Hato Hone St John, ngā rereketanga o ia tāngata ki te haramai. E āwhinatia e mātou i ngā whakaaro rereke, kia mahi pai i roto i ngā hāpori katoa. Ko ta mātou nei haepapa, kia hangaia tātahi āhuru mōwai mā tātou, kia mahi haumaru ai.

If you need accommodations for accessibility, please reach out to the recruiter listed for equitable participation in our recruitment process.

Research shows that women and people from under-represented groups are less likely to apply for roles when their experience doesn’t match the job description perfectly. If you’re excited and think you have what it takes, we want to hear from you! Even if your experience doesn’t align 100%. Please apply or contact the recruitment advisor listed on the advertisement for a kōrero.