Fixed-Term HR Advisor for Parental Leave Coverage

Wineworks; Marlborough; On-site; NZD 87,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional paid parental leave

Enhanced sick leave (up to 30 days)

Job summary

WineWorks Marlborough is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to partner with leaders, provide practical HR advice, and support a values-driven workplace culture. The role covers employment relations, health and wellbeing, HR analytics, recruitment and employee engagement across a busy team.

Fixed-term from November 2026 to August 2027, Monday to Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm with some flexibility. Salary range $87,000–$92,000, and a strong opportunity to influence NZ wine industry teams.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years' experience in an HR Advisor or similar HR role.
• Strong knowledge of NZ employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Experience supporting leaders through employee relations and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Providing advice and coaching to managers on performance management, employee relations, attendance management, disciplinary processes and employment legislation.
• Supporting formal employment processes, including meeting attendance and documentation.
• Coordinating immigration processes, including Accredited Employer requirements, visa monitoring and compliance.
• Supporting recruitment activities, and workforce planning discussions.
• Assisting with employee development, retention and engagement initiatives.
• Creating and coordinating internal communications and employer branding activities.
• Monitoring and reporting on key HR metrics and people data.
• Acting as a local subject matter expert for HR systems and processes.
• Coordinating health, wellbeing and return-to-work programmes.
• Supporting health and safety initiatives, committees and compliance requirements.
• Delivering training and contributing to HR projects and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

HR advisory

Employment law

Communication

Organisational skills

Stakeholder management

People relations

Tools

Microsoft Office

HR systems

Job description

WineWorks Marlborough is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to partner with leaders, provide practical HR advice, and support a values-driven workplace culture. The role covers employment relations, health and wellbeing, HR analytics, recruitment and employee engagement across a busy team.

Fixed-term from November 2026 to August 2027, Monday to Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm with some flexibility. Salary range $87,000–$92,000, and a strong opportunity to influence NZ wine industry teams.