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HR Advisor

New Zealand Employment contract · Job Posted March 21, 2026
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We are looking for an HR Advisor to join our People & Culture team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive HR professional who enjoys working across the full employee lifecycle and partnering with leaders to deliver positive people outcomes. As a trusted member of our HR team, you will provide best-practice HR advice and operational support across a wide range of people matters. You will play a key role in coaching and supporting leaders, ensuring employment matters are managed consistently and in line with New Zealand employment legislation and internal policy. This is a true generalist role with a strong focus on employment relations and building leadership capability, while also supporting recruitment initiatives and HR administration to help deliver a seamless people experience across the business.

Job Responsibility

  • Act as a key point of contact for HR advice for managers and employees
  • Support leaders through employee relations matters, including grievances, investigations and disciplinary processes
  • Coach and mentor managers on performance management and people leadership
  • Provide guidance on NZ employment legislation, policies and HR best practice
  • Prepare and manage HR documentation and employee correspondence
  • Maintain accurate and confidential HR records and documentation
  • Deliver HR training and capability-building initiatives
  • Provide support to the HR Administration team to ensure timely processing of HR documentation
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of HR processes and practices

Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience in a busy HR Advisor or HR Generalist role
  • Strong knowledge of New Zealand employment legislation
  • Experience supporting employment relations processes and investigations
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks
  • The confidence to influence and advise leaders at all levels
  • A high level of integrity and confidentiality
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • A Bachelor’s degree in HR or a related discipline (highly regarded)

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