HR Coordinator

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey. Polished Human Resources - Christchurch, South Island The HR work is already here. We need someone to own it. Our HR business has grown fast. The opportunity: We're busier than ever. The problem: Our HR team has reached the point where we need another pair of hands. The solution: A superstar HR Coordinator. We're looking for someone who's organised, switched on, eager to learn, and keen to kick-start or continue to grow their HR career. You don't need years of HR experience. In fact, this role is perfect for someone looking to get their foot in the door and learn from a team that lives and breathes HR every day. You'll work alongside our Director and HR Specialist, helping support clients across a range of industries. One day you could be preparing employment agreements, the next helping with onboarding, updating HR records, or making sure all the important details are exactly where they should be. If you love a good checklist, enjoy helping people, and get a weird amount of satisfaction from colour-coded spreadsheets and organised files, we should probably talk. What you'll be doing You'll spend your days helping keep the HR wheels turning by: Preparing employment agreements and other HR documents Coordinating employee onboarding and off-boarding Keeping employee records organised and up to date Supporting recruitment administration Completing reference and pre-employment checks Drafting letters, forms and HR correspondence Managing HR inboxes and responding to enquiries Helping maintain HR compliance documentation Supporting the team with day-to-day administration Finding ways to make our systems and processes even better About you You'll be someone who: Notices the little details Has great written and verbal communication skills Completed or almost completed an HR Qualification Is confident using Microsoft Office and technology Brings a positive attitude and a willingness to learn Isn't afraid to ask questions Administration experience is a bonus, but we're more interested in finding someone with the right attitude, great attention to detail, and a genuine interest in people and workplaces. What you'll get: Minimum of 20 hours per week (or more!) Hands-on experience in a growing HR business Exposure to a variety of industries and workplaces Plenty of learning opportunities Support and mentoring from our Director and HR Specialist. A role where your work genuinely makes a difference A fun team environment where people enjoy coming to work Coffee, laughs, office banter, and the chance to learn something new every day Working with absolutely epic people (Steph made me write that) Please note, initially we are looking for 6 months worth of support while we manage a large influx of projects; however if we keep growing the way we are, this role may evolve into something more permanent For confidential inquiries, give Blair a call on 0276265332 P.S. meet the real boss... Eddie - German Shepherd, Head of engagement and Workplace Wellbeing. Eight years of experience, excellent at greeting visitors, boosting team morale, and strategically positioning himself under our desks to ensure nobody's feet ever get cold. #J-18808-Ljbffr