People Coordinator

The Ministry acts in the world to build a safer, more prosperous and more sustainable future for New Zealanders.

Kia hangai ake e te Manatu he ao-haumaru, ao-tonui, ao-pumau, ki te oranga tonutanga mo Aotearoa whanui.

People Coordinator

• Permanent, full-time opportunity based in Wellington Head Office
• Key HR administration role in the AskHR team
• Career development opportunity to learn the foundations of HR

About the role - Korero mo te turanga

We have a permanent vacancy in our AskHR team.

In this role, you will be a member of the AskHR team, the first point of contact for all people-related queries from our customers (leaders and employees) both in New Zealand and offshore.

Day-to-day you will be providing essential support to the business through the timely provision of advice and assistance in navigating people systems and processes.

As a highly organised and proactive administrator, much of your role will be focused on producing high-quality written offers and letters for employees, supporting the effective delivery of People Division operational priorities, projects and strategy.

Your success will be dependent on your attention to detail and your willingness to ensure a great people experience through every interaction.

Who are we looking for?

To be successful in this role, you will have the ability to establish and build relationships across the organisation, and a genuine desire to deliver a great customer experience.

You will have :

For more detail you can view a copy of the position description here.

The full salary range for this role is $64,940 - $82,979, inclusive of our 3% KiwiSaver employer contribution.

Why MFAT?

We are committed to a focus on leadership, talent, training and development, and flexible work options consistent with guidance from the Public Service Commission.

Check out our benefits page to find out more about why we love working here.

MFAT is Rainbow Tick accredited.

We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported, valued, and a sense of belonging.

We welcome applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds.

About us - Mo matou

Our people represent New Zealand on and offshore, and in doing so make New Zealanders safer and more prosperous.

By building connections with and influencing other countries and international institutions, we advance New Zealand's interests and pursue New Zealand's values.

We provide advice to the Government on the implications for New Zealand of what is happening in the world.

To Apply / Interested?

Me pehea te tuku tono

We are interested in hearing from administrators looking to move into HR, new graduates wanting to begin their HR career, and experienced HR Administrators or Coordinators looking for a change.

Apply today with your CV and cover letter outlining your skills and achievements.

For any inquiries, please contact us at

You must be able to obtain and maintain a Confidential security clearance.

Ordinarily, to obtain this level of clearance candidates must have sufficient checkable background in countries where meaningful and reliable checks can be undertaken.

Where requisite checks are unable to be made, the candidate application may not be able to be progressed.

Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a Confidential clearance.

Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process :

Please Let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

Applications close at midnight on Sunday 30 November

Interviews will be the week 8-12 December, with an anticipated start date of mid-January to early February