HR advisor

HR Advisor

Wellington Generalist HR ER Recruitment & People Projects

Looking for an HR role where you can make things happen without getting buried in bureaucracy This is a hands-on opportunity to provide practical HR advice support leaders and improve the employee experience across a diverse New Zealand and Australian workforce.

Reporting to the HR Business Partner youll be the first point of contact for Team Leaders - helping them confidently manage people matters recruitment performance and employee relations.

What youll be doing

• Provide practical advice on performance disciplinary and ER matters
• Coach Team Leaders through day-to-day people challenges
• Manage recruitment from advertising and sourcing through to appointment
• Improve onboarding offboarding induction and HR processes
• Update policies employee records and HR documentation
• Support learning development and wellbeing initiatives
• Contribute to the wider People Strategy
• Potentially lead the people workstream for an Employment Hero implementation

What youll bring

• Around five years generalist HR experience with a relevant qualification in HR law business or a related field
• Confidence handling employee relations and disciplinary processes
• Strong recruitment and candidate management experience
• Working knowledge of New Zealand employment legislation
• Experience with HR systems
• Excellent communication organisation and attention to detail

Most importantly youll bring sound judgement common sense and a solutions-focused approach. Youll be comfortable having honest conversations wont overcomplicate things and know how to get the job done while enjoying a bit of workplace banter.

Whats in it for you

• Competitive salary aligned with your experience and value
• Southern Cross medical insurance; trauma-event cover; Life cover of twice your annual salary
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Two work-from-home days per week after six months
• Support for further education and professional development
• Genuine opportunities for career growth and development within the business

If youre a capable HR generalist who combines professionalism with personality and enjoys delivering practical outcomes wed love to hear from you. Apply Nowor contact Debbie Cathro onfor a confidential discussion or email your CV to

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