Human Resources Advisor
Wellington - New Zealand
Job Summary
About Us Mō mātou
Enterprise Services Nuku Toiere plays a pivotal role in shaping how the organisationoperatesand succeeds. As an enterprise-wide function the branch delivers high-impact services across legal finance people and culture communications and strategygovernanceand risk supporting informed decision-making and strong organisational performance.
The role Te tūnga
As a Human Resources Advisor you will partner closely with leaders to provide highquality practical HR advice across a broad range of people matters including employment relations. You will work with a level of autonomy applying sound judgement and offering balanced solutionsfocused guidance to support effective decisionmaking.
You will be comfortable working in a fastpaced and evolving environment managing competing priorities and supporting leaders through daytoday HR challenges. This includes contributing to employment relations case management coaching leaders and identifying opportunities to improve people practices.
Building strong relationships and credibility with stakeholders will be key along with influencing outcomes through clear and pragmatic advice. You will also contribute to core HR priorities support team initiatives and help build people leadership capability across the organisation.
This is a fixed term position through to the end of December with an appointing range of $81665 - $101627.
What you bring Nōu te rourou
- Proven experience in an HR generalist role with the ability to support a wide range of people matters across the employee lifecycle
- Sound employment relations knowledge including experience supporting ER cases
- Ability to provide practical highquality HR advice applying sound judgement with appropriate guidance and support
- Confidence to coach and influence leaders providing clear and constructive advice
- Ability to work effectively in a fastpaced environment managing competing priorities
- Clear and effective communication skills including in sensitive or challenging situations
For you Mōu
At the Department of Internal Affairs we are committed to offering a collaborative and innovative culture where your perspective and ideas will be welcomed. We want our people to thrive within a culture of best practice while being able to set and achieve goals and being encouraged to challenge the status quo.
To learn more about the diverse important mahi we do at the Department and see whywerea great placeto work check out our website -About Internal Affairs - Careers with us - Benefits -
To review the full job description pleaseclickhere.
How to apply Me pēhea te tuku tono
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Applications for this role close5pm Sunday 19 July 2026.Please also note that you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this role.
If you have anyquestionsplease email Jayden Vallabh
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
About Company
At the Department of Internal Affairs, the work we do makes New Zealand a better place for those born here, and those new New Zealanders who have chosen to call this country home.