People and Capability Administrator

Overview

Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu, New Zealand's largest correspondence school serving up to 24,000 students, seeks a committed People and Capability Administrator based in Wellington. This permanent full-time role (40 hours per week) begins in August or September 2026 at the Wellington office.

About The Organization

Te Kura offers personalized distance education programmes from early childhood through to NCEA Level 3 and adult learners. Their mission is focused on supporting learners to attain their educational and personal aspirations and to engage actively in their communities anytime, anywhere.

Key Duties

• Managing accurate entry and upkeep of People and Capability data across various platforms.
• Maintaining payroll and personnel files with confidentiality and precision.
• Ensuring payroll documentation and reports comply with legislative and internal standards.
• Supporting payroll reconciliations and audit readiness.
• Enhancing payroll and people management systems and workflows continuously.
• Building effective relationships with management and staff by delivering dependable customer service and advice.
• Providing administrative support to the People and Capability team.

Candidate Profile

• Exceptional organizational and administrative competencies focused on detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage time effectively to meet frequent deadlines.
• Strong skills in data entry and maintaining precise records.
• Excellent interpersonal communication for collaboration across stakeholders.
• A proactive, positive attitude to work.
• Experience in administrative roles, preferably related to HR or payroll.
• Confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive information.
• Competence in Microsoft Office and familiarity with HR/payroll systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Organizational Values

• Manaaki: Uplifting the dignity and respect of self and others through care and generosity.
• Whanaungatanga: Building strong connections and belonging through teamwork and shared experiences.
• Tika: Acting with fairness, truthfulness, and directness in all endeavours.

Compensation and Benefits

The annual salary ranges from $62,947 to $76,433, dependent on individual qualifications, skills, and experience.

Additional Information

Applicants must possess the legal right to live and work in New Zealand. Early applications are encouraged as the vacancy may close if qualified candidates are found before the deadline of 17 July 2026 at 11:59 pm.

How to Apply

Candidates interested in this role should submit their applications promptly via the organization's career portal. For further inquiries or technical assistance with applications, contact [email protected].