People and Culture Coordinator

Management Level

Associate

Job Description & Summary

Kia ora, 

Do more than take the next step. Take the next leap. Explore careers at PwC New Zealand. 

At PwC, our purpose is clear: to build trust in society and solve important problems. 

This is a place to keep growing. You’ll learn from the best, take on meaningful challenges, and make a lasting impact for our clients, our communities, and Aotearoa. 

Ngā kōrero mo tēnei tūranga / About the role 

People are at the heart of everything we do at PwC, and our P&C Connect team is the operational engine room that keeps the firm running smoothly. As the frontline for P&C support, Connect delivers day-to-day people processes, documentation and coordination, partnering closely with employees, people leaders and the wider P&C team to deliver consistent, high-quality experiences across the employee lifecycle. In this hands-on HR operations role, you’ll be a trusted first point of contact, supporting people through key moments while ensuring accuracy, compliance and operational excellence behind the scenes, with opportunities to build strong foundational HR capability in a best-practice People & Culture environment. 

Your day-to-day could include: 

• Partnering with employees and people leaders as a trusted first point of contact for People & Culture queries, delivering timely, accurate and professional support. 

• Coordinating onboarding, offboarding and employee movements, ensuring smooth experiences and high-quality, accurate data across P&C systems. 

• Preparing and maintaining employment documentation and variations, supporting compliance, consistency and risk management. 

• Supporting People & Culture Advisors and Business Partners by coordinating activities, preparing documentation, collating data and assisting with people initiatives. 

• Guiding employees and leaders toward self-service tools, resources and processes, improving efficiency, confidence and consistency across the firm. 

Ngā pūkenga ka kawea mai e koe, ka whakawhanakehia rānei i tēnei tūranga  / Skills you will bring or develop in this role 

• Strong foundational HR knowledge, with practical HR administration experience gained in a fast-paced professional environment, managing high volumes of documentation, multiple stakeholders and competing priorities. 

• Proven attention to detail and sound judgement, particularly when working with confidential employee information and maintaining data integrity and privacy. 

• Clear, confident and professional communication skills - both written and verbal - with the ability to engage effectively with employees and people leaders. 

• Practical problem-solving skills, with the ability to stay organised, calm and solutions-focused in a deadline-driven, operational environment. 

• Confidence using systems and technology, including Microsoft applications and HR systems, with an understanding of good data practices and a genuine curiosity to learn and improve. 

Ngā āhuatanga hirahira o te mahi ki PwC / Highlights of working at PwC NZ 

• Rewards - Discretionary bonus opportunities; generous referral bonuses; retail discounts & deals 

• Growth - Global network; leadership development; A.I. tools and training; formal learning pathways 

• Wellbeing - $250 annual wellbeing allowance; Life & income protection; Sonder/EAP/Headspace; 15 days’ paid sick leave; group-rate health insurance (eligibility applies) 

• Reputation - PwC is known for shaping tomorrow. Join us and you’ll accelerate your career while helping clients and communities solve their most important problems. 

• Flexibility - Flexible working; supportive coaching culture 

• Time off - Two paid recognition days off provided each year during our annual summer shutdown period; purchase up to two extra weeks’ annual leave 

• Whānau & community - Paid parental leave for all parents with flexible options and financial planning support; inclusive networks; paid volunteering leave 

Mō te aha tāu e tatari ana? / What are you waiting for? 

Discover a life that works for you with our diverse, inclusive and flexible culture - and a range of financial and non‑financial rewards. Explore how you can grow at PwC on our careers site at  https://www.pwc.co.nz/careers.html.  

Grow here. Go further. 

Ngā whakautu ki o pātai / Your questions answered: 

Motuhake / Independence: Maintaining independence is fundamental to demonstrating that PwC has not been influenced by any relationships or situations that undermine our objectivity. This role requires an independence review process. 

Tono tika mai / Please apply directly: We’re not currently partnering with recruitment agencies for this role. If you’d like to be considered, please apply directly - we’d love to hear from you. 

Nau mai ngā tono wawe / We encourage early applications: This role may close before the listed date if we identify a suitable candidate. 

Atamai hangahanga / A.I. usage: Please note that secure, A.I.-enabled tools may support parts of our recruitment process, but all applications are reviewed and decisions made by our people. 

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Job Posting End Date