Our team within IKEA

At IKEA, our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people.
We believe that everything we do comes with the responsibility to create a positive impact on people, society and the planet.

We are passionate about home furnishing, creating a positive life at home and sharing our tasty, responsibly sourced kai with the many people across the world - all carried out with a touch of Kiwi manaakitanga.

What you need to know

Working at IKEA has its benefits:

• 5 weeks of Paid Annual Leave, Parental Leave Pay, and more!
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program for health and wellbeing support
• 15% discount for Co-workers
• Provided Co-worker uniforms

Additional information:

• This role is permanent, full-time.
• The internal role title is P&C Operations Coordinator
• As our store operates 7 days per week, you must have the availability to work a mix of day and evening shifts. You also have the availability to work 1 weekend out of 4 in a month (both Saturday and Sunday).
• Final candidates will be required to complete a Ministry of Justice (MOJ) check.
• IKEA is a non-smoking workplace.

About this work area

As People & Culture Coordinator your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Managing the end-to-end recruitment process, supporting hiring managers and securing the Ingka recruitment and onboarding approach.
• Acting as a first point of contact for HR queries, providing clear and timely guidance on policies and processes.
• Coordinating employee lifecycle activities, including onboarding, employment changes, and offboarding.
• Maintaining accurate employee records and HR systems, ensuring data integrity and compliance.
• Assisting with key HR cycles such as performance reviews, employee surveys, and talent processes.
• Supporting onboarding programs and ensuring a smooth and welcoming experience for new co‑workers.
• Creating and maintaining an efficient uniform management system.
• Coordinating People & Culture content for events and co‑worker recognition programs.
• Contributing to various People & Culture projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

As People & Culture Coordinator, you are an organised, detail‑focused professional with a solid grounding in HR or recruitment, ideally gained in a fast‑paced retail environment. You bring:

• 2+ years’ experience in a recruitment or HR coordination role.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisation and prioritisation abilities, with confidence managing competing deadlines.
• A proactive, customer-focused mindset with a willingness to take ownership.
• Dedicated to contributing to a meaningful candidate and co-worker experience.
• Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Office, with intermediate to advanced Excel skills preferred.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• A genuine interest in building a long‑term career with IKEA.

We need people like you

This is more than just a job. At IKEA, we want to build careers that let you look back and know you’ve made it. That’s why we foster a work environment where you feel comfortable bringing your whole self to mahi and make the most of your talents. When you work at IKEA, you're joining a place where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your wellbeing comes first. Because that's what “making it” is all about.

We believe everything we do comes with the responsibility to create a positive impact on people, society, and the planet. So, if you’re passionate about making the world a better place, making a whare an inspiring space, or simply making someone’s day, apply now and make it at IKEA.