People and Culture Advisor - Fixed-Term Until end of March 2026

Datacom; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Datacom is seeking a People and Culture Advisor to enhance internal culture and support HR initiatives across New Zealand. This role involves strategic implementation, employee lifecycle management, and fostering engagement through data analysis. Join a dynamic team focused on innovation and employee experience in a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Social events

Chill-out spaces

Remote work

Flexible hours

Professional development

Qualifications

• 4+ years of HR experience.
• Experience as a People and Culture Advisor.
• Significant experience in employee relations and initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of HR strategies aligned with business goals.
• Provide support on all aspects of the employee lifecycle.
• Analyze cultural data to improve employee engagement.

Skills

Negotiation

Judgment

Employee Relations

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, Human Resources, or related discipline

Job description

Position: People and Culture Advisor (Fixed Term Until end of March 2026)

Datacom Location: Anywhere in NZ

Security Requirements: NZ Citizens and Residents only.

Full Time, Fixed-Term Position.

Our Why

Datacom works with organisations and communities across Australia and New Zealand to make a difference in people's lives and help them to use the power of tech to innovate and grow.

About The Role (Your Why)

The People and Culture Advisor is responsible for supporting process improvement, career development, retention and engagement initiatives to promote Datacom's internal culture. This role will assist in projects that analyse, develop and implement strategy for the human resources function in line with the broader Datacom direction. This role supports the People and Culture Manager and the broader team to improve overall business functions.

Our offices are based in Auckland and Wellington. We like to bring people together in person when we can, but we are mindful of the benefits of working from home for work/life balance. We therefore leave it to you and the team you join to figure out what works best!

What You'll Do

• Support the implementation of strategy for the functional area, in line with the broader Datacom strategy
• Provide high-level and timely support to leaders and staff on all aspects of the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, employment relations, information management, reporting, remuneration, and benefits
• Ensure effective use of people and culture initiatives and process compliance across the organisation
• Analyze cultural data and recommend strategies to improve employee engagement
• Align people and culture initiatives with cost, service structures, productivity, and delivery targets
• Build and foster trusted relationships with business leaders and employees, providing practical advice on employment and people matters
• Advise on employment relations matters with support from the ER team
• Provide internal reporting and analysis

We are a pretty agile company and are keen to respond to changing requirements from customers, technology, and stakeholders, which may evolve our roles to meet those needs.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, Human Resources, or related discipline, with 4+ years of HR experience
• Experience as a People and Culture Advisor, preferably recent or current, seeking a change of pace
• Significant experience in ER and employee initiatives within a complex industry
• Proven ability to develop and execute programs supporting positive culture and employee experience
• Experience in developing organizational policies and procedures for efficiency and business response
• Extensive knowledge of employee and industrial relations frameworks
• Knowledge of people management best practices and compliance requirements
• Ability to manage complex issues with evaluation of multiple factors and current business trends
• Strong judgment in methods and evaluation criteria for results
• Negotiation skills to ensure win/win outcomes

Why Join Us Here at Datacom?

Datacom is one of Australia and New Zealand's largest IT professional services providers. We maintain a dynamic, agile, small-business feel, driven by our people who give our culture its energy. We offer perks like social events, chill-out spaces, remote work, flexi-hours, and professional development. Join us to learn, develop, connect, and bring your authentic self to work. Your contributions will be recognized and valued in a collegial, flat environment.

We operate at the forefront of technology to help Australia's and New Zealand's largest enterprises explore possibilities and solve challenges, offering endless opportunities and interesting challenges.

We aim to be an inclusive, welcoming workplace and continue to foster a fun, friendly environment where our people feel supported.