HR Administrator

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an organised, people-focused individual to join our team as an HR Administrator. This role is ideal for someone with previous HR administration and recruitment experience who is looking to further develop their career in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

Reporting to the HR Manager, you'll play a key role in supporting recruitment and employee lifecycle processes while providing broad HR administrative support across the business. You'll gain exposure to a wide range of HR activities and have the opportunity to contribute to initiatives that support both our people and our culture.

This is a full-time, permanent position, working Monday to Friday within standard office hours (8:00am to 4:30pm). Some flexibility in hours can be accommodated for the right person. The starting salary will be between $67,000 to $72,000, depending on your skills, experience, and suitability for the role.

What you'll be doing

You will provide day-to-day HR administration support across a range of processes, including:

• Supporting the end-to-end employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, employment changes, and offboarding
• Coordinating recruitment activities, including advertising roles, scheduling interviews, screening applications, and maintaining candidate communications
• Preparing employment-related documentation and maintaining accurate HR and payroll records
• Using HR systems for recruitment administration, payroll support, and reporting
• Coordinating training administration and maintaining training records
• Supporting HR reporting, employee surveys, and people-related KPIs
• Assisting with Health & Safety administration and wellbeing initiatives
• Providing general HR support, including correspondence, inductions, and exit interviews

Skills and experience

• Previous HR administration, recruitment, or people-focused administration experience
• Experience supporting recruitment processes and working with hiring managers
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office (particularly Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint) and the ability to quickly learn HR and payroll systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships across all levels of the business
• High levels of confidentiality, professionalism, and integrity when handling sensitive employee information
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail, particularly when preparing documentation and maintaining records
• Flexibility and willingness to occasionally adjust your schedule to support operational requirements
• A customer-service mindset and a friendly, approachable manner
• A genuine interest in developing a career within Human Resources

Why join WineWorks?

• Be part of a supportive and collaborative team environment
• Gain exposure to all aspects of the employee lifecycle and HR operations
• Opportunities to develop your HR knowledge and grow your career
• Work for a business that plays a key role in supporting New Zealand's wine industry
• Join a company that values innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement

About WineWorks

WineWorks is a passionate and driven team of experts supporting New Zealand wine to shine. With sites in Marlborough, Hawke's Bay, and Auckland, we provide the wine industry with world-class bottling, warehousing, and logistics services, supported by advanced technology, expansive facilities, and exceptional service.

We're also strongly focused on sustainability and are committed to minimising our impact on the environment while continuously improving the way we operate. Most importantly, we're passionate about our people and creating a workplace where employees can learn, contribute, and thrive.

How to apply

Click Apply to register online now.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand and will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test. Psychometric testing may also be completed for shortlisted candidates.

To learn more about us, visit www.wineworks.co.nz.