Advisor - People Partnering

Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities; Wellington; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities is seeking an HR Advisor on a fixed-term contract until 30 June 2028 to support leaders and employees across the lifecycle. You will provide practical HR advice, coach leaders, and help ensure compliant people practices across the organisation.

You'll work with the People Services team to implement people initiatives and drive positive, high-performing teams, while navigating employment legislation and Te Tiriti o Waitangi considerations in a diverse workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience providing practical, credible HR advice to leaders.
• Ability to coach managers on employment matters and performance.
• Strong communication and relationship-building capabilities.
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and inclusive practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, practical HR advice and coaching to leaders and employees.
• Support leaders across the employee lifecycle including performance, conduct, development, leave, and wellbeing.
• Partner with People Services to deliver initiatives and change programmes.

Skills

HR advisory

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

NZ employment law

Job description

Great opportunity to grow and develop your HR career Join Kāinga Ora on a fixed term contract till 30 June 2028 and help shape positive people experiences that enable our teams and communities to thrive.

Mō te tūranga - About the role

Working closely with your People Services team colleagues and leaders across Kāinga Ora, you will provide trusted HR advice and support across the employee lifecycle. You will coach and support leaders to manage their people confidently, navigate employment matters and build positive, high-performing teams while ensuring people practices are consistent, compliant and aligned with organisational priorities.

Ngā haepapa - What you will do

• Provide timely, practical and customer-focused HR advice and coaching to leaders and employees.
• Support people leaders across the employee lifecycle, including performance, conduct, development, leave and wellbeing matters.
• Partner across the People Services team to deliver people initiatives, organisational priorities and change programmes.
• Support leaders to apply employment legislation, policies, employment agreements and people practices.
• Build trusted relationships with stakeholders across the organisation.
• Collaborate with specialist People teams to deliver consistent and effective people solutions.
• Use people data and insights to identify trends, inform decision-making and improve outcomes.
• Contribute to People Team projects, initiatives and continuous improvement activities.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu - What you'll bring

• Experience in an HR Advisor or similar generalist HR role, or, related experience gained through other advisory roles across the People and Culture remit or gained through leading teams and people.
• Working knowledge of New Zealand employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Experience providing practical, credible and trusted advice to leaders.
• Strong relationship-building, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Sound judgement, resilience and a solutions-focused approach.
• Experience managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• An understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and the ability to work effectively with diverse communities and colleagues.

Nōu te rourou - What's in it for you?

At Kāinga Ora, you'll be part of a supportive team that values collaboration, continuous learning and development.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, included and empowered to do their best work.

We offer competitive remuneration, flexible working arrangements, five weeks' annual leave, health and wellbeing benefits, and opportunities to grow your career within a large and complex organisation.

Mō mātou - Our organisation

Building better, brighter homes, communities and lives. At Kāinga Ora, our purpose is to help New Zealanders into good quality, affordable homes and thriving communities. We work across Aotearoa to deliver housing solutions that make a real difference, and our people play a critical role in achieving that vision.

Ō tātou uara - Our values

• Manaakitanga - People at the Heart
• Mahi Tahi (Better) - Better Together
• Whanake - Be Bold

Tūhono mai - Join us

Kāinga Ora is committed to creating a workplace where people can thrive. As an organisation, we are committed to being a trusted partner for Māori and iwi and supporting the aspirations, rights and interests of Māori under Te Tiriti o Waitangi. This is an opportunity to grow your HR advisory career within a large and complex organisation while contributing to meaningful work for New Zealand communities.

Applications close 11.55pm on Wednesday 4 November 2026.