People and Capability Administrator

• 1 x Position
• Permanent (Start August / September 2026)
• Full-time 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)
• Based in our Wellington tari (office)

Ko wai mātou | About Us

Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (Te Kura) is New Zealand's largest school with a roll of up to 24,000 ākonga (students) at any point of time. We provide personalised and authentic learning programmes through distance education from early childhood to NCEA Level 3, including to young adult and adult learners.

Our ākonga are at the centre of all we do.

Our vision is to enable our ākonga to achieve their educational and personal goals, empowering them to become engaged and contributing members of their communities. Ki te tī, ki te tā, ki te katoa – Anytime, anywhere, anyone.

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this position:

Are you highly organised, detail-focused, and passionate about supporting people? We are looking for a People and Capability Administrator to work alongside our Payroll Lead, helping to ensure our people are paid accurately and on time. You'll provide essential administrative support and be a trusted first point of contact for pay and leave related queries.

Key responsibilities include

• Accurately entering and maintaining People and Capability data across multiple systems.
• Maintain payroll and employee records, ensuring data is accurate, up-to-date, and confidential.
• Ensure payroll documentation, reports, and records are completed and maintained in accordance with legislative and organisational requirements.
• Assist with payroll reconciliations and audit preparation as required.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of payroll and people processes, systems, and practices.
• Build positive working relationships with managers and employees, providing high quality customer service and advice.
• Providing general administrative assistance to the People and Capability team.

For this position, we offer a salary range starting from $62,947 to a maximum of $76,433 per annum. The final salary offer will be determined based on the candidate's unique combination of skills, qualifications, and relevant experience.

Ko koe tēnei | About you

This is a great opportunity for a highly organised administrator who is keen to get into Human Resources, or you are just looking for a change in scene. You will have a keen eye for detail, strong communication skills and can keep a cool head when working to deadlines. Experienced in data entry or administration, you are process orientated and are a confident user of Excel.

You will bring:

• Strong administrative skills with a focus on accuracy and consistency
• Organisation and time management skills to handle routine tasks and meet deadlines
• Confidence with data entry and maintaining accurate records
• Good interpersonal and communication skills to work with a range of stakeholders
• A proactive, can-do attitude
• Experience in administration
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR/payroll systems.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the wider team.

Ngā Uara o Te Kura | Our Values

At Te Kura, our values shape how we do things every day, guiding our decisions and actions to support not only ākonga but also the mahi and relationships that make this possible:

• Manaaki | How We Show Up To manaaki is to uplift the mana of ourselves and others — showing respect, generosity, and care.

• Whanaungatanga | How We Team Whanaungatanga is about building relationships through shared experiences and working together, creating a strong sense of belonging.

• Tika | How We Practise Tika means being just, fair, and direct. We act truthfully and appropriately in all we do.

Ākonga at the Centre - Our ākonga are always at the heart of our efforts, guiding our actions and decisions.

Hei whakautu | In return

Te Kura will provide you with the opportunity to learn and grow in a supportive environment and work in a team that offers genuine work flexibility as part of an organisation that makes a difference to ākonga (students) across New Zealand.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

If you've nodded your head whilst reading this and thought ‘this is me!' click that apply button, we want to hear from you!

Applications must be lodged via our career's portal, and you must have the right to reside or work in New Zealand.

Please note that we will be shortlisting candidates as we receive applications and may close the vacancy if suitable candidates are identified prior to the closing date. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

E hiahia mōhio anō ana koe? | Like to find out more?

For more information, check out the position description at the top of the page (link will be orange).

If you still have any additional questions or any issues with the application process, please contact ***email_hidden***

Applications close 11.59pm on Friday, 17 July 2026