Business Support Coordinator

Overview

Permanent, Full Time – Invercargill

Hiringa Oranga O Awarua Limited - Awarua Whānau Services is seeking a proactive and organised Business Support Coordinator to join our team. This role is pivotal in supporting our organisation's operations by providing comprehensive assistance across HR administration, training and development, event support, health and safety compliance, and general office functions. This role is designed to enhance business support for teams, enable a focus on staff wellbeing and development, and provide project and event co-ordination.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, and maintaining employee records.
• Coordinate staff training and development initiatives.
• Support health and safety compliance and reporting.
• Provide comprehensive administrative and customer service support across teams, including project and event coordination, database management, and front-of-house duties.
• Collaborate with the Business Support Administrator to ensure smooth office operations.
• Has experience in administrative or business support roles, preferably in HR or event coordination.
• Demonstrates strong organisational and communication skills.
• Is proficient in Microsoft Office and administrative systems.
• Has a proactive approach and can work both independently and collaboratively.
• Has experience working in te ao Māori and with kaupapa Māori organisations.

Awarua Whānau Services

Awarua Whānau Services is a Kaupapa Māori organisation providing health and social services in Invercargill, Otago and surrounding areas. Our journey began in 1988, evolving from a grassroots response of manaaki into a well-established provider supporting whānau across the region.

Why join us

How to apply

Me pēhea te tono mai / How to apply

Apply today by sending a copy of your CV and covering letter to Sarah Lamerton at .

For more information, download the full position description from our careers page, or reach out to Sarah directly if you have any pātai.

Reference # 34837

Business areas Papatipu Rūnanga

Posted on Tuesday 28 Oct 2025

Closes on 11 Nov : 55

Expertise Administration & Office Support, Health, Safety and Wellbeing, Human Resources, Recruitment and Payroll

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