HR Adviser - Flexible, Impactful Uni Role

University of Auckland; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work from home

Up to 6.75% company superannuation

Five weeks' annual leave

Career development programmes

Discounted car parking

Parental leave allowance

Job summary

The University of Auckland is seeking an HR Adviser to join our supportive and collaborative HR Advisory team at the Auckland City Campus.

This is a full-time, permanent position offering a solid HR generalist foundation with opportunities to develop advisory skills within a large, complex university environment. You will support diverse portfolios, provide practical advice, and contribute to inclusive people management across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Three years or more of broad HR generalist experience with exposure to a range of HR activities.
• Solid understanding of New Zealand employment legislation and HR practices.
• Hands-on exposure to employee relations and organisational change processes.
• Ability to engage with managers and stakeholders to provide practical HR advice.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, practical HR advice and guidance across a broad range of people matters.
• Assist managers with people matters, including performance, attendance, conduct and other workplace issues.
• Build positive and trustful relationships with leaders and stakeholders across the portfolio.
• Work with experienced HR colleagues to support fair and effective outcomes.
• Manage a varied workload, balance priorities and own assigned activities.
• Contribute ideas and improvements to HR practices and the wider team.

Skills

HR Generalist

Advisory Skills

NZ Employment Law

Education

HR or related degree

Tools

HRIS

Job description

The University of Auckland is seeking an HR Adviser to join our supportive and collaborative HR Advisory team at the Auckland City Campus.

This is a full-time, permanent position offering a solid HR generalist foundation with opportunities to develop advisory skills within a large, complex university environment. You will support diverse portfolios, provide practical advice, and contribute to inclusive people management across the organisation.