About the Opportunity
At Coda Group, collaboration isn’t just part of the culture — it’s in their DNA.
Through the merger of Tapper Transport, Priority Logistics, Metrobox, Metropack, and DTL, Coda brought together New Zealand’s leading logistics expertise under one unified network. This strategic move improved efficiency, reduced waste, and enabled seamless end-to-end supply chain solutions across the country.
More than a merger of businesses, Coda united a community of experienced, passionate professionals committed to delivering smarter logistics. Guided by their core values, they continue to strengthen New Zealand’s end-to-end logistics — now and into the future.
The People & Communications Lead is a senior role offering the opportunity to partner closely with executive leadership and be the head of all things people and communication strategies.
The role is responsible for developing and formalising an overarching people strategy that aligns closely with business objectives, ensuring that workforce initiatives actively support organisational growth and performance. It involves coaching and developing leaders across the organisation to enhance capability, confidence, and consistency in leadership practice.
The position also oversees end-to-end recruitment and talent acquisition processes, while leading succession planning initiatives and establishing meaningful performance KPIs to support long-term capability building. Managing internal and external communications — including newsletters, LinkedIn content, and culture surveys — are a part of this role to strengthen engagement and brand presence.
In addition, the role includes reviewing and maintaining internal policies and wellbeing programmes, exploring and potentially implementing a new HRIS to streamline operations, and ensuring full compliance with New Zealand employment legislation and best practice standards.
What You’ll Bring
This onsite role is the perfect role for someone who’s spent around five years’ operating at a senior HR generalist level and is now looking to take a seat at the Exec table. You know what “good HR practices” look like, have a strong capability in coaching, leadership development, talent management, alongside proven experience managing end-to-end recruitment processes and driving effective succession planning initiatives.
- Proven experience coordinating internal communications and advising on external communication in a way that strengthens engagement and brand presence.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are essential, as is the confidence and professionalism to challenge constructively and influence at all levels of the organisation. You will be a critical thinker who proactively identifies solutions and communicates them clearly and effectively.
- Experience formalising HR strategies and implementing HRIS systems is preferred, and sound knowledge of New Zealand employment law is a must. Above all, we are looking for a confident and grounded individual who demonstrates initiative, thrives in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, and brings strong interpersonal skills to build meaningful working relationships.
What’s on Offer
Alongside a competitive base salary, this role offers some fantastic additional benefits, including:
- A healthy bonus structure
- The opportunity to be part of the Executive team, reporting directly to the CEO
- Free onsite parking
- A full-time, office-based role with reasonable flexibility around start and finish times
Next Steps?
To keep things simple, we ask that all applications are submitted through this advert. We’ll review applications as they come in and be in touch.
For any questions give Michaela Brchlova a call on 027-305 9031and quote Job ID: 17246 for a confidential chat.
To apply for this vacancy, you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.
At the appropriate stage we will request your references, we ask that you do not include them on your CV when applying.
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