People Centre Coordinator

About KPMG

KPMG New Zealand is a globally recognised professional services firm with a strong reputation for trust and quality. The organisation is driven by a clear purpose: helping create prosperity for all New Zealanders. Its work is shaped by shared values of Integrity, Courage, Excellence and Together, for Better.

About the team

The People and Inclusion function delivers HR advisory, recruitment, learning and development support across all KPMG New Zealand offices and business areas. The People Centre sits at the heart of these operations, partnering with HR Advisory, Learning, Talent & Mobility, Reward, IDE, ITS, Office Operations, Risk, Brand, Finance and Business Performance teams.

Role overview

As the People Centre Coordinator, you will help create a positive employee experience by delivering reliable people administration, maintaining accurate employee records, and supporting smooth and consistent people processes across the firm. This role is based onsite and is open to candidates located in Auckland, Tauranga or Christchurch.

Key responsibilities

• Support a seamless employee journey by handling timely and accurate people administration throughout the full employee lifecycle and assisting with core people processes.
• Maintain the quality and reliability of HRIS data so it remains current, compliant and useful for reporting and decision-making.
• Contribute to process improvement work and service enhancement initiatives that simplify work and improve the experience for users and employees.
• Work closely with the People Centre team to share knowledge, follow best practice, protect confidential information and provide responsive support to employees and stakeholders.

What you will bring

• 2 to 3 years of strong administrative experience.
• Excellent planning, organisation and prioritisation skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong relationship-building ability and confidence working with a wide range of people.
• Advanced capability with business software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Very strong attention to detail.
• A practical, solutions-oriented mindset with initiative and creativity.
• The ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• A proactive and flexible attitude, including willingness to work extra hours when needed.
• Clear, professional written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Additional information

Recruitment for this position is being handled directly by KPMG’s Talent Acquisition team. The organisation notes that agency support will only be requested if needed.

Diversity, inclusion and support

KPMG encourages applications from people of diverse backgrounds, including candidates with disabilities, mental health needs, chronic health conditions or neurodivergence. Support is available for applicants who need accessibility assistance during the recruitment process.

Benefits and rewards

KPMG offers a broad set of benefits designed to support work-life balance, wellbeing and career development. These include an annual incentive scheme, local and international secondment opportunities, flexible hybrid working arrangements, the ability to work from overseas for a period, additional annual leave purchase options, and 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all new parents.

Other benefits include paid professional association membership, digital accreditations and learning pathways through Microsoft and LinkedIn Learning, discounts on insurance, banking and lifestyle products, inclusion and affinity networks, Green Team participation, local social club activities, paid volunteering time, free flu vaccinations, subsidised sporting events, confidential counselling, five additional wellbeing leave days, and access to a wellbeing portal with advice and resources.

Working culture

The firm says it wants people to do work that matters, thrive, grow and feel they belong. It also states a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, with the aim of being an employer of choice for people regardless of gender, ethnicity, generation, family circumstances, flexible work status, sexual orientation or disability.

Eligibility

Applicants should be based in Auckland, Tauranga or Christchurch. The role suits someone with established administrative experience who can work carefully, communicate clearly and contribute positively in a people-focused environment.

Terms and conditions

Questions about the role or recruitment process can be directed to KPMG’s Talent Acquisition team. The company also mentions that further information is available on its website.