Recruitment and People & Culture Coordinator

Kick-start your career in Talent Acquisition or People & Culture

Join a supportive, high-performing team where no two days are the same

12-month fixed-term contract with flexible, hybrid working arrangements and a great team culture

Partners Life is one of New Zealand’s largest life and health insurance companies. As part of the Daiichi Life Group, a leading global insurance provider, we are writing our next chapter of growth and opportunity.

We know the industry needs bold thinkers and passionate people to help reshape the future of insurance, and that is exactly who we are looking for. We are committed to doing things differently, lifting industry standards, challenging the status quo, and delivering real value through innovation and personalised advice.

If you are looking to join a company that’s redefining the insurance landscape and backed by the strength of a global group, Partners Life is the place to grow your career and make a real impact.

About the opportunity

Partners Life is on a growth journey, and our People & Culture team is busier than ever. We are looking for a motivated Recruitment and People & Culture Coordinator to join our friendly People & Culture team.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to build a career in Talent Acquisition or People & Culture.

Working across Talent Acquisition and the wider People & Culture function, you will play an important role in ensuring our people processes are well organised, delivered to a high standard and create positive experiences for both candidates and employees. You will support recruitment activity, learning and development initiatives, internal communications, team administration and a range of People & Culture projects.

You will

Coordinate interviews, candidate communications and recruitment activities across the end-to-end hiring process

Support advertising, reference checks, pre-employment checks and onboarding activities

Provide coordination and administrative support for OD initiatives, including setting up learning sessions, workshops, engagement activities and development programmes

Maintain accurate LMS, survey and programme tracking records, including attendance, participation, reporting and follow-up actions

Assist with internal communications, employee engagement activities and People & Culture projects

Maintain accurate recruitment and People & Culture records while ensuring confidentiality is protected

Contribute to process improvements, knowledge management and the effective use of technology and AI-enabled tools

About you

You are highly organised, proactive and confident in talking to people. You have exceptional attention to detail, strong organisational skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities while working at pace in a fast-moving environment. You are comfortable using AI and willing to learn how to leverage it to help you and the broader team. You take pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work to deadlines, even when priorities change.

You may already have experience in administration, coordination, customer service or recruitment support, or you could be looking for an opportunity to take the next step into a People & Culture career. Most importantly, you bring a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and a genuine desire to help others succeed.

Attributes that will help you thrive in this role

Previous administrative, coordination or support experience

Exceptional attention to detail and strong organisational skills

Ability to multitask, manage competing priorities and work effectively at pace in a fast-moving environment

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Proficiency using Microsoft Office, AI and learning new systems and technologies

A proactive, growth mindset with the ability to take ownership and use initiative

A collaborative approach and willingness to support the wider team wherever needed

What we offer

At Partners Life, we believe our people are our greatest asset and are proud to invest in their growth, wellbeing and success. As part of our team, you’ll have access to a range of benefits, with eligibility varying by benefit and employment type:

Comprehensive training and ongoing support

Genuine learning and development opportunities

Birthday leave (where eligible)

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

A modern office with stunning views in the heart of Takapuna

Apply now!

If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been waiting for, APPLY online with your CV and cover letter (optional) highlighting your relevant skills and experience.

To be eligible to apply for this role, you must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

We are not engaging recruitment agencies for this role.