About The Company

Born on the beautifully raw West Coast of New Zealand's South Island, Westland Milk Products has an excellent international reputation that embodies the West Coast spirit in all that it does. We process over 700 million litres of milk a year and we are truly passionate about the wide range of world-class dairy ingredients and consumer and foodservice products that we produce.

It's taken some good old-fashioned hard work to get where we are, and we recognise that our people are our greatest asset and a huge part of our ongoing success. Now fully owned by one of the largest global dairy groups Yili, in New Zealand, Westland Milk also has a sister company Oceania Dairy Ltd along with subsidiary companies Pure Nutrition Ltd, Canary Foods and EasiYo.

About The Role

Based in our Christchurch office (Hornby), we are seeking a proactive and enthusiastic HR Coordinator to join our team and support our dedicated P&C functions across the Westland Milk and Subsidiaries portfolio. This is a fixed-term, full-time position covering maternity leave until 3 March 2026. Reporting to the Group HR Manager, this role plays a key part in ensuring the smooth operation of the HR department by providing a wide range of administrative support. It offers broad scope and excellent opportunities for someone eager to grow their experience and passion for corporate HR.

We're a people-focused team that values strong relationships and collaboration. We work closely to support each other, our employees, and the wider business. A positive, can-do attitude is essential. You'll need to be task-oriented, adaptable to a fast-paced environment, and confident in your interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities Include

Providing a wide range of administrative support to the Group HR teams across multiple sites
Coordinating HR department projects, ad hoc events, and initiatives as required
Providing information and support to business managers
Assisting with the preparation of internal employee contracts, letters, and other documentation as required
Updating HR policies and procedures, and maintaining accurate HR information systems, including up-to-date employee records
Coordinating internal business activities and events
Formatting reports
Meeting deadlines and completing work to a high standard while maintaining utmost confidentiality at all times
Managing HR purchase orders and processing invoices as required

Skills And Experience

Minimum of 2 years' experience in an HR administration or coordination role
Previous experience in a large, multi-site organisation is preferred
Strong relationship management skills, with excellent written and verbal communication
Proactive and results-oriented approach to work
High attention to detail, along with solid proficiency in Microsoft Office
Quick to learn new systems and processes
Strong problem-solving skills

What We Offer

Competitive base salary
Free parking
Employee assistance & wellbeing programs
+ Delicious discounted grass-fed butter!!!

How To Apply

Please submit your application through our careers page at westlandcareers.co.nz. For further details, please refer to the accompanying position description available on the site.

Applications close on Sunday, 17 August 2025. Please note that this advertisement may close earlier than the listed closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews may be conducted earlier than the closing date.

Applicants must have valid work rights in New Zealand to be considered.

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