HR Project Coordinator

Who we are | Ko wai mātouNew Zealand Health Group (NZHG) is the nation’s largest provider of in-home and community healthcare, serving more than 30,000 people across Aotearoa.

We are values driven, dedicated to delivering culturally appropriate and safe care for all our people and their whānau. We are committed to contributing to our obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the pursuit of health equity for all.

Our values | Whakamaua kia tinaNew Zealand Health Group’s values:  Kai Whakaute – We act with Care, Respect and Empathy, Kai Huhuatanga – We strive for Excellence and Quality and Kai Whanaungatanga – We act in Partnership, are fundamental to everything we do.

**Why Us | He aha ai mātou?**Join us, as we are serious about our purpose of Pae Ora mō Tātau Katoa (Achieving Equitable Wellbeing for Everyone).  We do this by delivering high-quality, accessible and culturally safe services across Aotearoa. Jump on board our waka as we journey towards Pae Ora.

• Supportive and highly knowledgeable team
• Working with New Zealand’s largest Healthcare Providers
• Flexible work arrangements – hybrid!
• Tools of Trade - Company Laptop
• Online learning platform
• Mentorship programme
• Discounted health insurance
• Exclusive Partnership discounts

About the role | He kōrero whakamārama mō tēnei tūrangaWe have an new opportunity for an experienced and motivated HR Project Coordinator to join our Support Worker Operations team. This role plays a key part in supporting workforce initiatives that improve employee attendance, leave management outcomes and workforce sustainability across the organisation.

Working closely with operational leaders, HR teams and key stakeholders, you will coordinate projects, analyse workforce data, engage with employees and support the successful delivery of strategic workforce objectives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating workforce projects focused on attendance improvement, annual leave management and workforce optimisation.
• Supporting initiatives aimed at reducing excess leave liabilities and improving workforce sustainability.
• Monitoring project milestones, risks and outcomes to ensure successful delivery.
• Engaging with employees regarding leave balances, attendance concerns and workforce expectations.
• Supporting managers with attendance-related and leave-related discussions.
• Producing and analysing workforce reports relating to attendance trends, leave balances and workforce compliance.
• Providing workforce insights and recommendations based on data analysis.
• Building strong relationships across Operations, People & Culture, Recruitment and Service Delivery teams.
• Supporting leaders to implement workforce improvement initiatives.
• Identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes and employee experience outcomes.
• Supporting wider People & Culture projects and organisational initiatives as required.

This is a Fixed Termposition until end of June 2027 working 40 hours per week Monday to Friday, standard business hours in our CBD office in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.

What you will bring | Ngā tohungatanga mō tēnei tūranga

We are looking for a highly organised and people-focused professional who enjoys balancing project coordination, stakeholder engagement and workforce analytics. You will be confident working with data while also building strong relationships and influencing positive outcomes.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience coordinating projects, programmes or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience working with workforce data, reporting and analytics.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with large datasets.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• The ability to have robust and challenging conversations professionally and respectfully.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and achieve outcomes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• A collaborative and solutions-focused approach.
• High levels of integrity, resilience and professionalism.
• A passion for continuous improvement and enhancing the employee experience.
• An understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and a commitment to inclusive ways of working.

If you're an organised project coordinator who enjoys working with both people and data, we'd love to hear from you.

Applications close | Te katinga o tēnei whai tūranga: 9th October 2026

Only suitable candidates will be contacted for interview with interviews taking place during the week of 12th October.

Applicants for this position must be a NZ Citizen/Resident or have a valid NZ work visa.