People and Safety Coordinator

About the company

The Lines Company is a community-owned electricity distribution business that has served the King Country for almost a century. Its work is centred on people, including customers, communities, and employees.

Role overview

This position provides coordinated administrative support across the full People & Safety function, covering both human resources and safety. It is a newly established role that helps keep the team organised and effective by supporting recruitment, HRIS administration, reporting, scheduling, training coordination, and day-to-day team operations.

The role works closely with the GM People & Safety and the wider People & Safety team to keep processes accurate, systems up to date, and work moving smoothly in the background. It suits someone who enjoys administration, systems, and process improvement, and who takes initiative without needing constant direction.

What the role involves

You will be responsible for coordinating a range of People & Safety activities, maintaining accurate records and data, and helping improve how the team works. The position calls for strong organisation, the ability to manage several priorities at once, and a commitment to producing work that is complete, correct, and delivered on time.

About you

The company is seeking someone who enjoys bringing structure to busy processes and supporting others to perform well. You should be proactive, energetic, and confident working with systems and digital tools. Professionalism, discretion, and the ability to handle sensitive information carefully are essential.

Candidate profile

You should be comfortable coordinating administrative tasks, supporting recruitment activity, compiling reports, and maintaining documentation. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to build effective working relationships across different stakeholders are important for success in this role.

Benefits and workplace support

The organisation offers a competitive salary along with a range of benefits designed to support wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth.

• Medical and life insurance, plus annual health screenings
• Lifestyle leave days and a volunteer day
• Paid parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers
• Annual wellbeing payment
• Staff community fund
• Training, development, and career growth opportunities
• Additional employer KiwiSaver contribution after three years
• Staff deals and discounts

Additional information

Applications will be considered as they are received, and the vacancy may close before the advertised end date. The recruitment process includes a Ministry of Justice criminal history check, as well as pre-employment medical, alcohol, and drug testing. Applicants must be a New Zealand citizen or resident, or hold a valid New Zealand work visa.