HR Coordinator

Are you an organised, professional, approachable and detail-focused HR administrator or coordinator looking for a varied role in a fast-paced horticulture environment?

This is an exciting opportunity to join EastPack’s HR team, on a full-time permanent basis, supporting our Pinpoint Labs and Prospa teams, based in Te Puke.

The HR Coordinator will provide practical support across seasonal recruitment, onboarding, payroll administration, employee records, attendance, injury management, staff engagement activities and day-to-day HR coordination. You’ll work closely with the HR Business Partner – Orchards and Lab, operational leaders and seasonal teams to help keep people processes accurate, timely and well supported.

Why Choose EastPack?

EastPack is a leading kiwifruit post-harvest business with growers at the heart of what we do. We provide top-tier service to our clients across Northland, Central Bay of Plenty, Eastern Bay of Plenty, Coromandel and Waikato.

EastPack offers a competitive salary package and the chance to grow your career with one of the most respected names in the industry.

We believe that great leadership drives great results, and we are committed to empowering our team with the resources, technical support and strategic guidance to help them thrive.

Our values – Driven, Straight Up, Cutting Edge, Resilient and Caring – guide how we work together, support our people and deliver great outcomes for growers, customers and each other.

When you join EastPack, you’ll benefit from:

• Professional Development and Career Growth – The size and growth of our EastPack operation offers an excellent career path for great people. We are willing to offer thorough training and development for the successful candidate, to support you to take your career to the next level.
• A High-Performing, Collaborative Team – Work alongside talented industry professionals who share your passion for excellence.
• Hands-On Engagement – Support a portfolio of internal customers, allowing you to build effective key stakeholder relationships across the business, improve seasonal employee experience and focus on proactive continuous improvement.
• Competitive Remuneration Package - Based on skills and experience, that grows as you grow. Base salary and discretionary KPI bonuses are on offer as part of the overall package. A company mobile phone and laptop and fully subsidised private health insurance are also provided.

About the Role

In this busy and varied role, no two days will be the same. You’ll balance administration, people support and operational priorities across both Pinpoint Labs and Prospa, with peak seasonal periods bringing extra pace and variety.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating and supporting seasonal recruitment, onboarding and induction processes.
• Maintaining accurate employee records across HR and payroll systems.
• Processing seasonal timecards, checking rosters and timesheets, processing leave requests and investigating pay queries.
• Monitoring absenteeism, following up attendance matters and escalating HR issues as required.
• Supporting injury management administration.
• Maintaining shared HR inboxes for Pinpoint and Prospa and responding professionally to enquiries.
• Supporting HR reporting and people metrics, including absenteeism, lost time, hours of work and turnover.
• Helping coordinate employee engagement activities, surveys, events and seasonal communications.
• Working collaboratively with operational leaders, RSE teams, orchard managers, health and safety and wider HR colleagues.

Who We’re Looking For

To be successful as the ideal candidate you’ll be a confident communicator who enjoys working with people, systems and shifting priorities. You’ll bring strong attention to detail, a practical mindset and the ability to stay calm and professional under pressure.

We're looking for someone with"

• Proven experience of at least two years in an office, HR administration, payroll administration, recruitment coordination or similar support role.

• Technical knowledge and understanding of the kiwifruit or wider horticulture industry and working in a seasonal business would be a definite advantage.

• Sound understanding of HR and health and safety practices, with knowledge of relevant legislation.

• Computer literacy and a reasonable level of technology savvy are a must, including competency using Microsoft Office products and confidence learning HR, payroll and health and safety systems.

• Accuracy and attention to detail when working with records, data and systems.

• Excellent verbal and written communication, with the ability to confidently and effectively engage with a wide range of people, including internal and external stakeholders.

• Team-focused attitude and strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships across different business units and enjoy working both independently and as part of a team.

• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to balance multiple demands and meet deadlines and take initiative and ownership of your responsibilities.

• Resilience, flexibility and adaptability, able to perform well and remain calm under pressure, adapt across varied business units and activities and deal with a variable workload throughout the year, due to the seasonal nature of the business.

• Professionalism, confidentiality and discretion in your approach to handling people-related information.

A full, clean New Zealand driver’s license is required, and applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.

Take the Next Step in Your Career

If you’re ready to bring your HR coordination skills, positive attitude and eye for detail to a busy, people-focused role, we want to hear from you.

You’ll be part of a supportive HR team that works closely with operational teams to create a world-class workplace where our people, systems and processes deliver for the business.

You must provide an up-to-date CV and a cover letter explaining why you're who we are looking for.

Applications close on Friday 9 October 2026 and will be reviewed as received, therefore may close earlier if suitable candidate is found. So, don't wait - APPLY NOW and grow with EastPack!