Engagement & Culture Group Coordinator - Part-Time

The Role

TDC is on the lookout for a part-time Engagement & Culture Group Coordinator to get involved in a diverse range of activities that support our most vital resource - our awesome people! Here’s a snapshot of what you can expect:

Your challenge will be coordinating the day-to-day HR operations and administration processes for the team. You will be supporting with the effective provision of all Health and Safety, Learning and Development and Wellness related functions across the Timaru District Council.

Working across the organisation, you will need to be a great communicator, both written and verbal, and have the natural ability to build rapport quickly to engage with our people at all levels.

We’re looking for a problem solver who can identify when pieces of the puzzle are missing and fill in the gaps. You’ll work efficiently whilst not compromising on attention to detail, and when it comes to juggling multiple priorities - you will have it covered.

Knowledge of relevant legislation including Employment Relations Act 2000, Health & Safety at Work Act 2015, Privacy Act 2020 and experience working with payroll would be an added advantage. Needless to say, you’ll be about as switched-on as they come.

If you’re passionate about people, an all-round good sort and ready for a challenge, let us know.

This is a permanent role and offers 20 hours per week. The annual salary for this role is $61,422 - $72,261 per annum (pro-rata). Check out a copy of the position description here . For further information please email us at .

You must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job. Applications close at 5:00pm, 28 April 2024; 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 .

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.

celebrates all the things we love about living in Timaru, from our affordable houses, to our easy commute, fantastic lifestyle and our successes. Come and join the story!