Coordinator - People & Culture (6 Month Fixed Term Contract)

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OceanaGold is hiring a six month fixed term Coordinator in People & Culture at Waihi to provide payroll coordination, HRIS support, training and HR administration. You’ll be the payroll first contact, keep employee data accurate, assist with procedures and support employee relations education while upholding confidentiality and NZ compliance. Requirements include a tertiary HR qualification or relevant HR experience, at least two years in HR admin or generalist roles, strong Microsoft Office skills, a current NZ driver license (manual preferred) and NZ work eligibility. To apply, tailor your resume to payroll and HRIS, cite outcomes, and send to [email protected] by 18 August 2026; shortlisting starts immediately and agencies are not accepted.

Company Description

OceanaGold is a global intermediate gold and copper producer with more than 35 years of exploration, development and operating experience.  We have four operating mines – Haile in the USA, Macraes and Waihi in New Zealand, and Didipio in the Philippines and a global workforce of ~5,400 employees and contractors.

Our people, assets, and strategy are core to our success. Guided by our values—Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance, and Teamwork—we strive to be a trusted company people want to work for, partner with, supply and invest in, to create value.  We are committed to safe and responsible mining that generates strong returns and contributes to sustainable development in the regions where we operate. OceanaGold is listed on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges (TSX: OGC; NYSE: OGC).

Our Waihi Operation in the North Island of New Zealand is an underground gold mine. A recent consent for the Waihi North Project, a new mine to be developed 6km north of the existing operation has provided a long-term extension of mine life providing our 400 staff and contractors, and the people of Waihi, an assurance that we plan to be here for the long-term.

Job Description

To provide support across the People & Culture (P&C) team to deliver an efficient human resources service that contributes to the strategic objectives at Waihi Operation. To work closely with the P&C Business Partners and Manager to deliver generalist activities such as payroll coordination, and training. Support and provide effective administration and coordination of the day-to-day operations of the human resources functions and duties, using the relevant HR management systems and processes.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities (Including but not limited to):

Payroll:

• Act as the first point of contact for all payroll administration activities to ensure employee payroll information is accurate, complete and submitted within required timeframe.
• Maintain accurate payroll-related employee data, including changes to employment details, hours, allowances, leave and other payroll adjustments.
• Liaise with employees, managers to resolve payroll queries and support timely payroll processing.
• Review payroll documentation and employee records to ensure information is accurate, compliant and appropriately authorised.
• Support the preparation and checking of payroll inputs, ensuring changes are processed in accordance with company procedures and legislative requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy when handling employee payroll information and sensitive personal data.
• Identify and escalate payroll issues or discrepancies in a timely manner to ensure they are resolved appropriately.

Effectively use the Human Resource Information System (HRIS) to ensure information is up to date and accurate in the system:

• Maintain the SuccessFactors HRIS in consultation with the OceanaGold People and Culture team.
• Assist with Success Factors troubleshooting, training and support to all OceanaGold New Zealand sites.

Ensure training is in line with Company direction and meets learner requirements:

• Assist in the delivery of HR Training Modules to the departments.
• Deliver training modules and training on HR Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Employee Relations:

• Participate in providing effective employee relations service, through promoting and providing education relating to employee benefits, e.g. KiwiSaver, EAP, Southern Cross Health Insurance.

Provide support and complete general administration duties:

• Provide administration support to the P&C team by coordinating electronic diaries, assisting with the preparation and maintaining documents and presentations when required.
• Complete administration required for new and existing employees, which includes Individual Employment Agreements, Letters of Engagement and amendment to employee contracts.
• Coordinate travel and relocation requirements for P&C team and with the travel and relocation of employees as required.
• Maintain employee files ensuring essential documentation is included in the files.
• Assist the People and Culture team with administration of all other Human Resources processes when required.
• Processing invoices for payment through Approval Plus and Pronto.
• Maintain knowledge of and comply with relevant New Zealand legislative requirements relating to human resources.

Qualifications

• Full and current Driver Licence, ability to drive manual vehicles is preferred.
• Hold a tertiary qualification in Human Resources or relevant experience in a busy HR function.

Experience:

• At least 2 years previous administration experience in a Human Resources role/and experience in recruitment or a HR generalist role at administration support level.
• Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft packages including Word, Excel, Publisher and PowerPoint is essential.

Additional Information

WHAT'S ON OFFER:

• Residential role - live and work in Waihi, the gateway to the stunning Coromandel region
• Free Gym Membership 
• Career Development Opportunities 
• Long service recognition
• Living Our Values recognition program
• Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Exceptional working environment where people are valued and respected
   

YOU MATTER: OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We believe a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. Should you require any assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us at [email protected]

**Applications close 18 August 2026. Shortlisting will commence immediately. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED