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61064 People & Culture Coordinator - Scion

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People & Culture Coordinator
People and Culture
Location: Rotorua, or Lincoln New Zealand
Vacancy number: 61064
Permanent fulltime (40 hours per week)
Join a supportive People & Culture team during an exciting time of transition. Play a key support role to our team navigating change and make the most of new opportunities ahead of us, all while growing your knowledge and capability.
What you will be doing | Ngā whāinga matua
As a People & Culture Coordinator, you’ll provide essential support to our People & Culture team and people leaders by coordinating end-to-end recruitment processes, preparing employment documentation, and managing HR administration. You provide the first level of advice for employees.
- You'll be the go-to person for keeping systems up to date, issuing accurate employment agreements, coordinating various People & Culture activities, and maintaining a seamless experience for candidates and employees.
- You’ll also support bringing processes across four People & Culture teams together while helping the team navigate the dynamics of a multiple systems while we bring these together.
- You will have additional responsibilities for Payroll activities providing back-up support to Payroll function and responsible for regular payroll activities.
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What you will bring | Ngā tino pūkenga me ngā wheako
To be successful in this role, the minimum qualifications required are:
- Previous experience in administration work, preferably in People & Culture with experience in e-recruitment and payroll systems
- Confidence and drive to provide professional support to internal stakeholders
- Strong organisational skills and a proactive approach
- A related tertiary qualification is preferred
- High level of technical capability across the MS suite
What you will get | Ngā hua o tēnei tūranga
You will be part of a passionate, professional and supportive team, working in an environment where your skills make a direct impact.
Enjoy a range of benefits that support your wellbeing, professional development, flexibility, and work-life balance, helping you build a rewarding and sustainable career with us.


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About us | Ko wai mātou
We've built something new. AgResearch, Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research, Plant & Food Research and Scion have come together to form the Bioeconomy Science Institute. We are more than 2200 people working to support the growth and resilience of the bioeconomy in New Zealand and beyond.
Together, our world-class science can do more to advance innovation in agriculture, horticulture, forestry, aquaculture, biotechnology and manufacturing; protect and enhance ecosystems from biosecurity threats and climate risks; and develop new bio-based technologies and products.
For further details about the Bioeconomy Science Institute can be found on our website, watch this Bioeconomy Science Institute short clip.
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