Job Description
- Fixed-Term | 6 Months
- Wellington or Auckland
- c. $120,000 per annum, pro rata
Are you an experienced HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys partnering with leaders to navigate change, build capability, and deliver practical people solutions?
We are supporting a public sector organisation who are hiring a Senior People & Culture Advisor to join a collaborative People & Culture team during a significant period of organisational transformation. This is a hands-on opportunity to make an immediate impact across a broad range of HR activities while supporting leaders and employees through change and growth initiatives.
About the Role
You will provide trusted advice and support across the full employee lifecycle. Working closely with managers and stakeholders, you will contribute to organisational change programmes, workforce planning, recruitment, employee relations, performance management, capability initiatives, and the implementation of a new HRIS.
This role will suit an experienced People & Culture professional who can quickly establish credibility, exercise sound judgement, and confidently manage competing priorities.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide pragmatic and timely advice across a broad range of people matters
- Support recruitment, onboarding, workforce planning and employee relations activities
- Partner with leaders to support organisational change and workforce transition initiatives
- Contribute to workforce planning and organisational improvement projects
- Support learning and development programmes, performance review processes and capability-building initiatives
- Provide first-level support for HRIS implementation and adoption
- Maintain accurate people data and contribute to workforce reporting and insights
- Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and service delivery across the People & Culture function
About You
You will bring:
- Proven experience operating at Senior Advisor level
- Strong knowledge of New Zealand employment legislation and HR best practice
- Experience supporting organisational change, transformation or workforce transition programmes
- A broad generalist HR background covering employee relations, recruitment, performance management and workforce planning
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Sound judgement and the ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion
- Strong organisational skills and an ability to manage multiple priorities
- Confidence working with HR systems, reporting and workforce data
- A collaborative, team-focused approach and a mindset of continuous improvement
- A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and an understanding of the public sector environment would be advantageous.
What's on Offer?
- A 6-month fixed-term opportunity to contribute to meaningful organisational initiatives
- Exposure to organisational change, HR systems implementation and capability development programmes
- A collaborative and values-driven People & Culture team
- Flexible working arrangements
- The opportunity to make a tangible impact from day one. If you're an experienced HR practitioner looking for a varied and meaningful contract where you can leverage your advisory expertise and contribute to organisational success, we'd love to hear from you.
How to apply
For a confidential kōrero and a copy of the position description, please contact:
Kirsty Clarke
Manager, HR & Search at Beyond Recruitment
kirsty.clarke@beyond.co.nz
Beyond Recruitment supports an environment of diversity and inclusion. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and therefore, encourage applications from all backgrounds. To ensure our recruitment process is fully accessible, please let us know if you require any support or have any accessibility requirements.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received – and we will be moving fast! APPLY NOW and avoid missing out on this incredible opportunity.
You must have the right to live and work in the country to apply for this role.
