Ko wai mātou - About us:
Hato Hone St John has been serving New Zealanders since 1885. Today, we have nearly 12,000 kaimahi working across Aotearoa to enhance the health and wellbeing of our communities. From responding to 111 calls to supporting people to stay healthy through health education, access and monitoring, we make a life-changing difference every day..
Job DescriptionHe aha te tūranga - About the role:
Supporting a workforce of almost 12,000 volunteers and employees, the People Experience (PX) Support Services team plays a critical role in delivering a positive employee experience. Responsible for the delivery of employment documentation across the employee lifecycle, the team combines accuracy, efficiency, and exceptional customer service to ensure our people receive timely, professional support at every stage of their employment journey.
As PX Support Services Coordinator, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of this service, coordinating and supporting a team of administrators responsible for a high volume of employee life-cycle transactions including onboarding, internal movements, contract variations and offboarding. You'll ensure documentation is produced accurately and on time, while maintaining a strong focus on service excellence and continuous improvement.
You'll oversee day-to-day operations within the PX Support Services team, balancing workloads, guiding priorities, and supporting the development of a high-performing and customer-focused team. You'll also take ownership of our onboarding software and Applicant Tracking System (ATS), ensuring they're set up to deliver accurate, efficient, and positive experiences for users.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a mix of hands-on systems work, coaching and mentoring, and continuous improvement using data and stakeholder feedback.
This role is a full-time permanent position based from our Ellerslie office in Auckland.
QualificationsKo wai koe - About you:
You’re an experienced HR administrator who thrives in a fast-paced, detail-focused environment and enjoys keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes. With a solid understanding of HR processes, employment legislation, collective agreements, and HR best practice, you’re confident managing sensitive information and navigating complex systems with care and accuracy.
You bring experience administering HR information systems, including managing system access, maintaining data integrity, troubleshooting user queries, and supporting system processes. Experience with onboarding or employee lifecycle systems would be highly regarded.
Your strong relationship-building skills, high level of professionalism, and commitment to confidentiality make you a trusted point of contact for stakeholders. You're comfortable juggling competing priorities, have a keen eye for detail, and your Microsoft Office skills are top-notch. Experience working within a unionised environment would be an advantage, as would a relevant HR qualification (or progress towards one).
Additional InformationMe pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply
Click “I’m interested” before applications close on Wednesday 28th October 2026.
For further information please contact Lindsey Frankland by emailing [email protected].
At Hato Hone St John, we embrace diversity, welcoming everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We value unique perspectives, fostering inclusivity to better serve our communities, and we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs.
E pōhiritia nei e mātou, te whānau o Hato Hone St John, ngā rereketanga o ia tāngata ki te haramai. E āwhinatia e mātou i ngā whakaaro rereke, kia mahi pai i roto i ngā hāpori katoa. Ko ta mātou nei haepapa, kia hangaia tātahi āhuru mōwai mā tātou, kia mahi haumaru ai.
If you need accommodations for accessibility, please reach out to the recruiter listed for equitable participation in our recruitment process.
Research shows that women and people from under-represented groups are less likely to apply for roles when their experience doesn’t match the job description perfectly. If you’re excited and think you have what it takes, we want to hear from you! Even if your experience doesn’t align 100%. Please apply or contact the recruitment advisor listed on the advertisement for a kōrero.
Skills Required
- Experience as an HR administrator in a fast-paced, detail-focused environment
- Understanding of HR processes, employment legislation, collective agreements, and HR best practice
- Experience administering HR information systems, including access management, data integrity, troubleshooting, and system processes
- Ability to manage sensitive information confidentially and accurately
- Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain attention to detail
- Strong Microsoft Office skills
- Experience with onboarding or employee lifecycle systems
- Experience working in a unionised environment
- Relevant HR qualification or progress toward one
What We Do
St John Ambulance is England’s first aid charity, working to put lifesaving skills and support within everyone’s reach. It teaches first aid through community programmes, free online advice, training and youth programmes; supplies first-aid and health-and-safety resources; and deploys trained first aiders and ambulances at events. Supported by volunteers, donations and fundraising, its work helps communities respond confidently to health emergencies.
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