Job Description
He whakahaere aronga-anamata a Mercury, e tuku ana i te pūngao me ngā whitimamao ki te mahi a tangata o Aotearoa, ā, he nui ake i tā ētahi atu. Waihoki, e para ana i te huarahi mā te pūngao whakahou me te whai i tētahi anamata toitū. Kei te iho ko tō mātou koronga. Tiakina te anamata, mā te tūhono i ngā tāngata me ngā wāhi o te inamata. He āki tēnei i a tātou ki te whakapau kaha kia hua ake ai he anamata pai ake mō ō tātou tāngata, mō ō tātou hapori, me Aotearoa.
Mercury is a bold future-focused organisation, providing energy and telecommunications to more Kiwis than anyone else, leading the way with renewable energy and working toward a sustainable future. At the heart is our purpose. Taking care of tomorrow: connecting people and place today. This pushes us to do all we can to create a better future for our people, our communities, and Aotearoa New Zealand.
Tā mātou arawātea | Our Opportunity:
Are you an organised, tech-savvy coordinator who loves variety, thrives on juggling multiple priorities, and enjoys working with people across an entire organisation? If you’re looking for a role that’s meaningful, people-focused, and genuinely fun – this could be your next great move! This role is a fixed term 12 month contract covering parental leave.
Tāu e mahi ai | What you'll be doing:
Working as part of our PX Development Team, you’ll help deliver initiatives that uplift leadership capability, strengthen our culture and improve the overall people experience across Mercury.
This role is wonderfully varied – perfect for someone who enjoys doing a bit of everything. From coordinating workshops and onboarding programmes to supporting communications and managing our learning platforms, you’ll be right at the centre of the action. You’ll work closely with multiple business units, helping keep efforts aligned, organised and moving forward. The role offers plenty of room to grow – once you’ve mastered the coordination and admin foundations, there are opportunities to get involved in broader initiatives and stretch your organisational development (OD) capability. Your work directly contributes to building capability, culture, and connection across Mercury and you will see the impact of your efforts.
Key responsibilities include:
Manage and support two learning systems (LMS and more), including content coordination and updates
Work confidently with tools like Canva, Confluence, Jira, and Lucid
Coordinate workshops, events, and online sessions (planning, logistics, invitations, communications)
Support internal communications and ensure messaging is clear, engaging, and on brand
Help keep projects organised by managing plans, tracking progress, and keeping the team aligned
Assist the team with programme delivery, documentation, and general people experience work
Mōu | About you:
An experienced admin/coordinator, ideally with experience working within HR or Organisational Development / People Experience
Highly organised with excellent planning skills
Ability to juggle multiple tasks and switch gears easily
Detail-obsessed – you spot things that others miss
Confident working with systems, tools and new technology (experience in Lucid, Jira, Confluence and Canva an advantage)
A strong communicator who enjoys supporting others
He aha te pai o te hono mai? | Why join us?
A diverse workplace where your unique abilities and talents will be recognised and encouraged
The opportunities, career paths and facilities associated with working for one of New Zealand's largest multi-utility providers
Flexible working policy - The autonomy and trust to work flexibly from our purpose-built premises and from home, recognising the value of this flexibility in the modern world
Gain experience in a large corporate organisation that will help develop and grow your skills – setting you up for success
Mercury is a learning organisation that is committed to providing you with opportunities to grow and develop that will benefit you now and in the future. Part of your role includes building your skillset and mindset through a variety of ways. We believe this creates an energised, innovative and agile work environment where you will feel valued.
E koekoe te tūī, e ketekete te kākā, e kūkū te kererū
Every voice has its place – and together, we thrive.
At Mercury, we believe that having a team of individuals with different backgrounds, experience and capability working together makes us stronger and better as an organisation. We know that some candidates may only apply for a role if they meet all of the criteria. If you want to join our team, we encourage you to apply for any role that matches your skills, capabilities and interests, even if you aren't sure if you meet all of the criteria.
Please click 'apply' to submit your application. If you require accessibility or assistance support from us during the application and selection process, please reach out to recruitment@mercury.co.nz. Please do not apply via this email address.
A full position description is available below. Applications close Wednesday, 11th March at 5:00pm. Please note that Mercury retains the right to bring a particularly strong candidate through to interview more quickly.
Job Details
Reference #
42481
Posted
25 Feb 2026
Closing
11 Mar 2026 17:00
Location(s)
Auckland, Tauranga , Waikato
Expertise
Administration, Business Support, Human Resources
Job level(s)
Graduate, Experienced
Work type(s)
Fixed term full time
