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Senior People and Culture Advisor

New Zealand, Christchurch · Job Posted July 03, 2026
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Harmans is a leading Christchurch law firm with a proud history of supporting individuals, families, and businesses across Canterbury and beyond. Known for an approachable style and trusted legal expertise, Harmans is committed to building long-term relationships and delivering exceptional outcomes for all clients. As an employer, Harmans values creating a positive, inclusive and supportive workplace where our people can thrive. We are seeking a Senior People & Culture Advisor to support the day-to-day people operations of the firm. This sole-charge role will work closely with the Business Operations Manager and leaders across the firm, providing trusted advice and practical support across all aspects of the employee lifecycle. This is a broad and rewarding role where, as the Senior P&C Advisor you will contribute to initiatives that strengthen organisational capability, employee engagement, leadership effectiveness and workplace culture.

Job Responsibility

  • Review current people practices and identify opportunities to enhance capability, employee experience, and organisational effectiveness
  • Support the implementation of people and culture initiatives that strengthen engagement, leadership capability, and workforce resilience
  • Review, update and maintain people policies, procedures, and frameworks to ensure compliance and alignment with best practice
  • Partner with leaders to provide coaching, guidance, and practical support across recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations and development
  • Support workforce planning and recruitment activities to ensure teams are appropriately resourced and positioned for success
  • Coordinate learning and development initiatives that build leadership and people management capability
  • Promote initiatives that strengthen workplace culture, inclusion, wellbeing, and employee engagement
  • Provide advice and support on employment relations matters, ensuring fair, consistent and legally compliant outcomes

Requirements

  • Strong relationship-building, influencing and coaching capability
  • Proven experience supporting and implementing People & Culture initiatives and programmes
  • Sound knowledge of employment legislation and contemporary HR best practice
  • Experience providing advice and guidance across the full employee lifecycle
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work autonomously
  • A practical, collaborative, and solutions-focused approach
  • High levels of professionalism, discretion and sound judgement

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