Senior Hr Administrator (Remote)

E nga iwi, e nga karangatanga huri noa i te motu, tenei te mihi atu ki a koutou katoa. He piiraa tenei ki a koe. Haere mai ki te tono mo tetahi tuunga i te Kaunihera o te Taone o Ōtautahi.

At the Christchurch City Council, we are driven by our passion for creating a better future. We need a great team player with initiative and drive, someone who will lead by example, modelling best practice and forward-thinking ideals but who is also able to roll up their sleeves to help the team when needed.

About the role | Ko te mahi nei

As our Senior HR Administrator, you will be a trusted source of information for all of our HR Administration functions. The team will look to you for support and guidance on process and best practice as we work to better document our current state processes in anticipation of a new HRIS in the not-too-distant future. Using your experience and knowledge you will contribute to the development of our HR service so that it continues to be recognised for its excellence for the advice and support it offers.

This role will support the Manager HR Administration with tasks such as administration of the Training Plan for new starts, task monitoring and delegation to the HR Administration team, and ad hoc project leadership in support of the wider People & Capability unit.

About you | Ko Koe Tēnei

You will be a brilliant multitasker, running reports, liaising with the payroll team and our HR Analysts, working collaboratively to solve masterdata issues in support of the HR Administration team. Your day will be filled with variety and challenges. You’ll enjoy working as one team in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, adhere to policies and procedures, and have sound judgement in prioritising tasks and activities to meet deadlines.

Ideally, you will have:

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant field area (level 6) e.g. human resources, business or related discipline, or relevant specialist experience
• At least 4 years’ experience in an administration role, in a customer-focused environment, with at least one year experience in some sort of leadership capacity: either a leader of people, a leader of expertise or a leader of projects
• Highly knowledgeable in HR processes and legislation and experienced in modelling and coaching best practice guidelines
• HR/payroll system experience, preferably with SAP experience (desirable)

What’s in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?

Working for the Christchurch City Council allows you to contribute directly to the community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents and visitors. You will also benefit from:

• Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements – WFH, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave.
• Collaboration – exposure to wider areas of the organisation
• Benefits – a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.

Through collaboration, innovation, and a strong commitment to community, the council provides an environment where one’s skills and passions can shine, making it an exceptional choice for those seeking purpose and impact in their career.

Additional Information | Ko ētahi atu kōrero:

At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.

We understand that recruitment processes can be challenging. If you require any support or adjustments to help you put your best foot forward, please reach out to us at jobs@ccc.govt.nz

Hours of work – Fulltime Permanent Position
Location – This position is primarily based at 53 Hereford Street, Christchurch Central
Salary – The salary band for this position goes from $74,394 – $82,660 per annum based on a 40 hour week. Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both, within the immediate team and in the broader organisation for the same or similar roles.
Closing Date –

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.