Positive Behaviour Support jobs

At The IRONMAN Group, our purpose is clear: to inspire people to unlock their greatest potential through sport, pushing beyond limits to become the fullest expression of human achievement. Through our BE ICONIC vision, we are building the most loved brands, producing the world’s most inspiring events, and fostering deeply engaged communities that change lives. We aim to empower over a million athletes to cross a finish line each year and inspire a billion people worldwide through the power of the human spirit.

As part of our team, you’ll join a high-performance, caring culture where innovation thrives, communities are uplifted, and every achievement, big or small, is celebrated. You’ll help shape experiences that fill hearts, consume minds, and enrich souls. This is more than a job. It’s a chance to be part of a global movement, to lead from the front, and to leave a legacy. Together, we create moments that last a lifetime. The IRONMAN Group is the world's largest operator of mass participation sports, delivering over 200+ events a year across 55+ countries thanks to a passionate global team. For more information, visit www.ironman.com/about-ironman-group.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual for the position of People Coordinator reporting based in our Auckland, NZ office.

The Opportunity:

The People Operations Coordinator is a key member of the IRONMAN global People team, a diverse and dedicated group of HR professionals across the globe. We are a hardworking and committed team, passionate about creating a positive employee experience and fostering a culture of collaboration, support, and real impact. Despite working across different time zones, we stay closely connected—always ready to tackle challenges, celebrate wins, and support one another.

This role plays a vital part in ensuring a smooth and engaging employee experience by supporting the entire employee life cycle, including recruitment, onboarding, engagement, development, performance management, compensation, and offboarding. The coordinator will work closely with various teams to streamline processes, manage administrative tasks, and help implement strategies that align with our culture and values.

Key Responsibilities:

• General administration of all people-related processes & procedures
• Acting as the first point of contact for employees on any people-related queries
• Keeping all employee records up to date and accurate, and playing a key role in the maintenance and implementation of the new People Information System (HRIS) globally
• Support payroll administration in the Region and play a role in implementing a new global payroll system
• Updating company policies and ensuring legal compliance
• Supporting recruitment and onboarding processes
• Assisting with people reporting, data management, and system updates
• Leading and supporting diverse people projects across the Region & globally.

Culture

• Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and respectful team environment by demonstrating professionalism, accountability, and collaboration in all interactions.
• Embrace IRONMAN’s BE ICONIC mindset by bringing an athlete-first perspective, taking ownership of work, and showing pride in delivering exceptional experiences.
• Communicate openly and constructively with teammates and cross-functional partners to support efficient execution and problem solving.
• Demonstrate adaptability and a continuous improvement mindset, learning from each event and contributing ideas to improve processes and experiences.
• Act as a culture carrier onsite and offsite, recognizing that individual behaviours directly shape the athlete, volunteer, and team experience.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 2 years of relevant professional experience in HR/ People administration, ideally in a global business
• Must be people-focused with excellent interpersonal, intercultural, and communication skills, as well as the ability and willingness to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills, a hands-on mentality, able to multitask, and demonstrate proper time management
• Experience with HR software systems and excellent skills in MS Office
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism
• A proactive, can-do attitude with a passion for getting things done
• Ability to obtain First Aid/ CPR certification

We are an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any protected characteristic under applicable law. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and employment in accordance with applicable law.

The above job description is not intended to be an “all inclusive” list of duties, responsibilities, skill and abilities, required to do the job. Rather, it is intended only to describe the general nature of the job and is a reasonable representation of its activities. Duties and responsibilities may evolve over time.