People & Capability Coordinator - 3.5 Months Fixed-term

The Role / Person

At Timaru District Council, we are dedicated to providing an exceptional experience for our employees. We believe that our people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and dynamic work environment. We’re looking for a proactive People & Capability Coordinator to support the full employee lifecycle and help attract and retain great talent at Timaru District Council.

As the People & Capability Coordinator, your role will be busy and varied. You will provide high-quality HR administrative support across the organisation while coordinating end-to-end recruitment processes. Working closely with managers and the People & Capability team, you will help ensure a seamless experience for both candidates and employees, from attraction through to onboarding and beyond. Alongside this, you will assist with remuneration updates, coordinate health, safety and wellbeing activities such as staff checks and vaccinations etc.

The ideal candidate will bring proven experience in a relevant role, along with excellent written and verbal communication skills. They will demonstrate a high level of professionalism when handling confidential information with a strong focus on privacy.

You will be highly organised, capable of managing a varied workload and competing priorities, and able to consistently meet deadlines through effective time management.

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your HR career with hands-on experience and broad exposure across People and Capability. If that sounds exciting, apply today!

This is a 3.5-month fixed-term role (Parental Leave Cover) and offers 40 hours per week. It is anticipated that this role will commence from approximately 18th May 2026 and conclude on 31st August 2026. The hourly rate range for this role is $32.87 - $38.67. Check out a copy of the position description here. For further information please email us at jobs@timdc.govt.nz.

This is an on-site position, and you must have the right to live and work in this location to apply. Applications close at 5:00pm, 9 April 2026; however, we may appoint before the closing date if we find suitable applicants during the recruitment process! So if you are interested get your application in quick. Applications can be registered through our career’s website www.timaru.govt.nz/jobs.

The District

Timaru District is a thriving and innovative community. It is the central hub for the South Island, servicing a large agricultural heartland, with a growing economy that provides the import and export gateway for primary sectors. We boast a Top 10 most loved beach in New Zealand and have access to mountains, rivers and lakes, making Timaru an ideal destination for recreational, sporting and cultural pursuits.

Let’s not forget about that 7 minute commute to work!

The Organisation

The Timaru District Council aims to enable democratic local decision-making and action by, and on behalf of communities, to promote the social, economic, environmental, and cultural well-being of its communities in the present and for the future. With around 400 staff, there are a diverse range of roles from front facing community to support and technical specialists.

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