HR Reliever Coordinator - Part Time


We’re looking for a proactive, organised and enthusiastic HR Reliever Coordinator to join our friendly and supportive team on a part time basis (30 hours per week).

About us

At Waikato Kindergarten Association/Early Education Waikato, we’re dedicated to providing high-quality early childhood education across the Waikato.  With 29 kindergartens, 8 Early Childhood Centres, and 2 homebased networks throughout the Waikato, we’re committed to creating positive outcomes for children and supporting the people who make that possible.

About the role

As our HR Reliever Coordinator, you’ll play an important role in delivering exceptional HR support across the organisation. You’ll manage the employee lifecycle for our casual relievers and provide administrative support across our HR functions, helping to ensure our people have a positive experience.
This is a varied role that has the potential to offer exposure to many aspects of Human Resources, providing an opportunity to influence and develop the role as you grow.

What you will be doing:

  • Manage the employee lifecycle for our casual relievers including recruitment, onboarding, utilisation and offboarding
  • Undertake recruitment activities, employment documentation and induction processes
  • Sorting and solving problems that matter
  • Maintain appropriate reliever staffing across our services
  • Monitor HR data and reporting ensuring information is accurate
  • Identify opportunities to improve HR Systems, processes and ways of working
  • Support people related processes across the organisation

About you

We’re looking for someone who is excellent at building relationships, has great organisational skills and thrives in a busy environment.

You’ll bring:

  • Experience in multifaceted administration, HR support, people operations or a similar support role
  • Excellent communication and relationship building skills, with a customer-focused approach
  • Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
  • Proven track record of managing confidential information with discretion and professionalism
  • Confidence in using systems and maintaining accurate data
  • A proactive, solution-focussed approach and willingness to take the initiative
  • The ability to work both collaboratively and independently
  • A genuine desire to learn, grow and contribute new ideas
  • An understanding of the education sector casual workforce would be a distinct advantage

What’s in it for you?

  • Satisfying and meaningful work
  • A supportive and collaborative HR team that values learning and development
  • The opportunity to grow your HR knowledge and add value
  • The chance to make a meaningful contribution to an organisation that supports tamariki, whānau and communities across the Waikato

Remuneration will be based on skills and experience.

We are committed to building strong relationships, supporting our people and making a positive impact on our communities.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

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Permanent Part Time

Job no: GCAH60413

Location: WKA Head Office

Closing Date: Wednesday, 22 July 2026