People Operations Specialist

Not Interested
Bookmark
Report This Job

profile Job Location:

Wellington - New Zealand

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 30+ days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

  • Start your HR career with a great team!
  • Flexible work environment and working from home options
  • Fixed term role Wellington based

Te Whiwhinga mahi The opportunity

We have a 6-month fixed term opportunity in our People Operations team at NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi. If you are motivated organised and customer focused and looking to start your career in HR then we are keen to hear from you!

Our team of amazing People Operations Specialists provide high quality support on all employee related queries throughout the employment lifecycle. Youll get to be part of a fun supportive team with a great culture. Youll have the opportunity to learn a wide range of HR processes and work with various teams across People & Safety.

To view a copy of the position click here.

Ko koe tēnei About you

To be successful in this role you will bring:

  • Experience in an administration coordinator or customer service role
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • High level of attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills
  • Ability to organise multi-task and prioritise
  • Experience in an HR role an HR degree or using Workday ServiceNow Sharepoint or Microsoft suite would be an advantage

You will demonstrate knowledge of or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori. You will also have knowledge of or a willingness to gain an appreciation of te Tiriti o Waitangi as it applies in the public sector.

Ko wai mātou About us

Pūmanawa Tāngata the People and Safety Group is responsible for developing and managing people related systems processes and practices so we have the workplace and capabilities we need to succeed now and in the future.

Pūmanawa Tāngata develops the people strategy with emphasis on talent diversity culture and leadership capabilities and develops lifts and manages people related systems processes and practices.

Me pēhea te tuku tono How to apply:

Please click apply to upload your CV and cover letter detailing your suitability for the role.

Rā Katinga Applications close:

17 October 2025

For further information email:

To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.


Required Experience:

IC

Start your HR career with a great team!Flexible work environment and working from home optionsFixed term role Wellington basedTe Whiwhinga mahi The opportunity We have a 6-month fixed term opportunity in our People Operations team at NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi. If you are motivated organised ...
View more view more

Key Skills

  • Financial Services
  • Information Technology
  • Cost Control
  • Corporate Risk Management
  • Law