Learning & Development Coordinator

We are looking for a Learning & Development Coordinator to join our People & Culture team in our Auckland office. 
 

About the role  

The People & Culture team supports the firm across our people framework at Russell McVeagh to ensure everyone at the firm can thrive.   You will support the day-to-day L&D and talent operations by providing timely, professional and efficient support to the team.   

In this role, you will:  

• Provide end-to-end L&D coordination and administrative support across the firm, including managing queries and supporting key initiatives.  

• Coordinate internal and external training, including logistics, materials, LMS administration and post-training follow-up. 

• Act as a super user for P&C systems (including LMS), maintaining accurate data, reporting on learning metrics and supporting continuous improvement.  

• Contribute to firm-wide learning, diversity & inclusion, and wellbeing initiatives. 

• Support student and early talent programmes, including recruitment, events and communications.  

• Provide broader recruitment support as needed, including lateral hiring research, screening and interview coordination.   
  
  

About you  

If you are looking for an opportunity to work within a supportive, ambitious and energetic team, we would love to hear from you. 

The successful candidate will have: 

• A strong administrative background with excellent technical skills and attention to detail.  

• Experience working in an HR / People & Culture (preferred but not essential). 

• Relevant tertiary qualification (preferred but not essential). 

• Highly organised and process oriented with the ability to work to tight deadlines and juggle competing priorities.   

• Proactive approach and a "can do" attitude. 

• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills, and a desire to work as part of a team.   

• Ability to pick up new systems and processes quickly.   
  
  

Why join us? 

Russell McVeagh is New Zealand's premier law firm, advising on the country's most significant and complex legal matters, many of which have cross-border considerations. Our award-winning lawyers are internationally recognised for their depth of experience, and our Business Services team play a critical role in enabling that work.  

With offices in Auckland | Tāmaki Makaurau, Wellington | Te Whanganui-a-Tara and Queenstown | Tāhuna, we act for leading corporates, financial institutions and government agencies on matters that help shape New Zealand’s economy and infrastructure. 

Our national Business Services team supports the firm across areas including people and culture, marketing, communications, business development and client experience, IT, finance and business analysis, hospitality and events, reception and general business support.  

Our values of Respect | Manaaki, Curiosity | Māhirahira, Excellence | Whai hiranga and Tenacity | Whakapau kaha reflect who we are and how we work together. 

 
What we offer  

We offer a range of benefits designed to support our people to perform at their best:

• Wellbeing support – An annual allowance to invest in what matters most to you, alongside access to confidential counselling services and a range of wellbeing resources.
• Flexible working – Support to work your way, including a home office allowance to help set you up for success wherever you work.
• Family support – Generous parental leave and structured support to help you transition into and out of parenthood with confidence.
• Making life easier – Public transport benefit through our employee platform, plus late-night travel support and meals when you need it.
• Time off, your way – The flexibility to swap public holidays to suit your cultural celebration preferences, and the option to purchase up to five additional days of annual leave.
• Tools to thrive – High-quality, firm-provided technology, including a mobile and plan, so you can stay connected and do your best work.
  
  

How to apply  

Please submit your CV and cover letter.  

We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace. Please click here for further information about Russell McVeagh's diversity and inclusion vision and commitment. 
 
Our firm is invested in achieving transformational change and having a positive impact. Our 2025 Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Overview outlines our firm's progress on our commitment towards helping to shape a sustainable and thriving Aotearoa New Zealand.  
 
For more information, or to have a confidential discussion about this position please email our Talent Acquisition Manager, Sarah Carrel.