HR Administrator


HR Administrator - Timaru Hospital 

  • Fixed Term for 6 months
  • 1 FTE (80 hours per fortnight) Monday to Friday
  • Starting ASAP

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

In this varied and fast-paced role, you’ll play a key part in coordination and administration, providing essential support to managers and staff. The HR team is small, friendly, and highly motivated, taking pride in delivering a timely and efficient service.

Day to day tasks includes;

  • Coordinating locum recruitment/attraction and placement
  • Setting up and scheduling interviews
  • Ensuring compliance checks and documentation are up to date
  • General Administration 

About you

The successful applicant will bring the following skills to the role;

  • Strong organisational and administrative skills and competent user of the Microsoft suite of tools
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to multitask
  • Confidence in communicating with a wide range of people in a friendly and customer orientated approach
  • Experience with compliance monitoring or recruitment coordination 
  • A proactive, team-oriented attitude
  • Can work with confidential information
  • Have the right to work in New Zealand

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Salary Range

This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the relevant PSA Collective, and the Pay Scale, determined on relevant experience.

How to Apply

Please apply for this vacancy online at https://scdhb.careercentre.net.nz

If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact HR by phoning 03 687-2230.

Close Date:  23 October 2025

Apply now

Fixed Term/Contract/Full Time

Job no: JOAJ5138712

Location: Timaru Hospital

Closing Date: Tuesday, 21 October 2025