Organisational Development Coordinator

The people of Porirua City are what makes ours a truly special place – we take pleasure in helping and caring for each other. We want everyone to feel welcome here, whether they’re visiting, living or working here. We’re looking for people who will help position our city as a welcoming, dynamic place to live, work and visit.

About the role

In this role, you’ll be:

• Coordinating culture, engagement and capability-building initiatives
• Delivering core OD processes like induction programmes and employee surveys
• Organising internal workshops, training sessions and events
• Managing documentation, records and information flow
• Supporting OD projects with communications, data and implementation tasks
• Providing helpful, responsive support to employees/kaimahi and managers
• Coordinating development opportunities such as mentoring and study programmes
• Supporting wider Workforce Development activities as needed

You don’t need experience in every area, we value transferable skills, potential and a growth mindset.

About you

You’re someone who thrives on organisation, enjoys working with people and takes pride in delivering high-quality work.

You’ll also have:

• Strong coordination and time management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities
• A natural ability to build relationships and provide excellent customer service
• Clear and confident communication skills (written and verbal)
• A sharp eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy
• Initiative and problem-solving skills- you spot issues early and find solutions
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to support your team
• Confidence using Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and picking up new systems
• Professionalism, sound judgement, and discretion with sensitive information

If you’ve gained these skills through work, volunteering, study, community involvement, or life experience, we want to hear about it.

What you need to do now

You’ll be part of a supportive, collaborative team that’s passionate about creating a positive and engaging workplace. This is a great opportunity to grow your OD career while contributing to meaningful work that supports our people and community.

Please contact Priya Patel on 04 237 1442 for more information.

Porirua City embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We actively encourage applications by people from all backgrounds and are a member of Te Uru Tāngata Cente for Workplace Inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements during our recruitment process, please let us know when you apply, and we’ll do our best to get you sorted.

You will need to apply via our careers centre: www.poriruacity.govt.nz/careers.

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Applications close on Thursday 16 April 2026.

We will be looking at applications as they are submitted. This means we may shortlist or interview candidates before the closing date and we may close the role early so don’t delay your application!

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