Practice Coordinator | Wellington | Permanent
Date: 18 Jun 2026
Location: Wellington, NZ
Company: Ministry of Social Development
- Play a key role supporting recruitment and employee lifecycle across a large technology group
- Bring your advanced Microsoft Office skills to manage reporting, coordination and data
- Work alongside senior leaders in a fast-paced, complex environment
This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly organised coordinator who thrives on using the Microsoft Office suite to deliver high-quality administration, reporting and recruitment support.
About our team | Mō te tīma:
Every week, around 1.4 million New Zealanders count on MSD for income support and services to connect with work, housing and better lives for their families.
Our Technology group provides the technologies, innovation and expertise that enable MSD staff and partners to deliver these essential services, today and into the future.
We’re driving a once in a lifetime transformation of services for New Zealanders. The group is a key enabler of this change bringing together strategic thinkers, technology specialists and delivery leaders to design solutions and deliver change while keeping vital services running reliably every day.
About the role | Mō te tūnga:
Working closely with Practice Managers and Leaders, you’ll coordinate recruitment, onboarding and day-to-day practice operations.
You’ll play a critical role in ensuring accurate information, smooth processes and a positive employee experience across our Technology group.
Key responsibilities include:
- Coordinate recruitment activities including advertising, shortlisting, interview logistics and offer documentation
- Manage onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring systems, access and documentation are in place
- Provide high-quality administration and reporting using Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
- Maintain accurate data across people and financial systems to support workforce planning and decision making
- Prepare reports, dashboards and documentation to support leaders with planning and resource management
- Coordinate meetings, communications and documentation to support practice operations and projects
We’re committed to creating a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. Diverse perspectives strengthen our mahi, and we value the unique contributions everyone brings to the team.
Please contact us if there is any support that we can provide to ensure the recruitment process is accessible to you.
What you bring | Ōu pūmanawatanga:
- Strong experience in administration, coordination or recruitment support roles within complex environments
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel (data tracking, reporting), Word (document preparation) and Outlook (calendar and communication management)
- Confidence producing accurate reports, analysing data and maintaining information quality
- Understanding of end-to-end recruitment and onboarding processes
- Excellent organisation skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
- High attention to detail and a commitment to quality outputs
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills and ability to build trusted relationships
- Good judgement and ability to identify risks, escalate issues and apply practical solutions
- Clear communication skills including professional written skills
Position Description | He Whakaahuatanga Tūnga:
A copy of the position description can be found here. Practice Coordinator position description.
Salary | Utu-ā-tau: $69,519.00 - $84,041.00
A salary offer will be based on the preferred candidates skills and experience and our team relativities.
Applications close | Ka kati ngā tono hei te: Wednesday 1 July 2026.
About us | Mō mātou
The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) is a people-centred organisation. We’re in communities across the motu, working with partners to help New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent.
We provide social policy advice to government, and assistance including income, employment and housing support to people of all ages, families, whānau and communities.
As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner, we are committed to supporting and enabling Māori, whānau, hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.
Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. We care about the wellbeing and success of our people and provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can thrive and be who they are.
How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono
Note: As part of our selection process, shortlisted candidates will complete a short Microsoft digital confidence skills test.
Before you submit your application, please take a moment to review our guidance to understand how AI can best support your application. Candidate Guidance - Responsible AI use in recruitment
To apply, click the 'Apply Now' button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form.
Note: Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process. Please highlight how your skills and experience relate to the key responsibilities listed in the position description and job advertisement.
All applications must be made online. If this is not possible or if you have any queries, please contact us at jobs@msd.govt.nz
Internal MSD Employees – please apply through your myHR portal at work. This will ensure that your myHR employee profile is visible as internal candidate.
Joining us | Ko te hono mai
Joining MSD means being part of a whānau that celebrates the diversity each individual represents.
We show manaaki, we care about the wellbeing and success of people and want everyone to thrive and be who they are in a supportive and inclusive working environment. We work together to make a difference for communities while doing the right thing with integrity. You can find out more about our values here.
If you have any support or accessibility requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.
