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Taitara Mahi - People Experience Administration Specialist
Permanent Full-Time 

Hastings District Council has more than 500 staff, bringing a diverse range of skills and experience to help make our district a great place to live, work and play. Our People Experience team partners with the organisation with the aim of supporting the organisation to grow an engaged and effective workforce.

To enable us to grow our offering to the organisation, we are looking for an organised, proactive and detail-oriented People Experience Administration Specialist. This is a busy role with plenty of variety  supporting our People Experience team to deliver a consistent, high-quality and positive employee experience across the organisation.

As our People Experience Administration Specialist, you’ll play a pivotal role across the full employee lifecycle — from recruitment and onboarding through to employment changes and offboarding. You’ll provide comprehensive, accurate and confidential administrative support, maintain HR systems and records, support training and induction activities, reporting and metrics. You’ll also be a friendly first point of contact, providing timely and professional support to employees and managers.

Ōu wheako – about you
To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven experience in a high volume administration role (HR or People & Capability experience is an advantage)
• Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy
• Strong systems confidence and the ability to learn new HR systems quickly
• A professional, customer focused approach with strong communication skills
• Discretion and integrity when handling sensitive and confidential information
• A proactive, positive attitude and a genuine enjoyment of working in a team

 Situated in the heart of Ngāti Kahungunu, the Hastings district and Hawke’s Bay offer an enjoyable environment in which to live, work and play. We are an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. Are you keen to be a part of our journey?