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People and Culture Coordinator
Dunedin is a city full of history, creativity, and natural beauty. At the heart of its cultural scene is Tūhura Otago Museum, a place where curiosity comes alive. With over 1.5 million objects in our collection, Tūhura shares the stories of Otago, Aotearoa New Zealand, and the wider world, from ancient landscapes to deep space, from natural wonders to cutting-edge science.
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Behind the scenes, it is our people who bring these stories to life. We are committed to creating a safe, supportive, and engaging workplace where staff can thrive, and this role is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference. As People and Culture Coordinator, you will support and shape that environment, helping ensure our team has the systems, processes, and culture in place to do their best work every day.
Your Opportunity:
We’re looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic People and Culture Coordinator to join our team. This 0.8 FTE role is hands-on and offers the chance to make a real impact on the safety and engagement of our staff. You will be the first point of contact for Health & Safety queries, helping our staff feel confident and cared for while ensuring compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act. Alongside this, you’ll play a key role in our People and Culture team, supporting recruitment, onboarding, personnel records, and payroll, to help ensure our people processes run smoothly and efficiently.
What You’ll Do:
Champion Health & Safety across the Museum, helping staff and managers stay safe, informed, and confident.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, from incidents and risks to training and PPE, ensuring our workplace is organised and compliant.
Support recruitment and onboarding, welcoming new team members and helping them feel at home.
Assist with payroll preparation and provide backup support when needed.
Prepare agendas, minutes, and reports for Health & Safety Committee meetings, supporting communication and action across the organisation.
Contribute to initiatives that enhance our workplace culture, safety, and staff experience.
Who We’re Looking For:
Experience in Health & Safety administration or coordination (2–3+ years).
Experience in payroll or HR administration is a plus.
A highly organised, detail-focused, and proactive person who can manage multiple priorities.
A confident communicator who builds positive relationships with staff at all levels.
Someone adaptable, supportive, and passionate about making the workplace safe and engaging.
Proficiency in MS Office; experience with Vault/Damstra is desirable.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
This is your chance to be part of a workplace that truly values its people. You’ll help create a safe, positive, and empowering environment, while supporting a team that inspires curiosity and learning for thousands of visitors each year. At Tūhura Otago Museum, your work will directly impact the wellbeing of our staff and the experiences of our community.
Applications close Friday 24 October 5pm. If you have any questions regarding the role please get in touch at [email protected].
Please note: We don't always work to fixed closing dates and may start considering and interviewing candidates as their applications are received, so we encourage you to apply early.
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