HR Advisor

EastPack; Edgecumbe; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EastPack in Edgecumbe, NZ is seeking an enthusiastic HR Advisor to lead the site HR Team. The role covers all HR, Health & Safety and Payroll functions with emphasis on recruitment, employee relations and injury management.

You will also manage site office administration and staff services, requiring strong communication, discretion and the ability to thrive in a seasonal, fast-paced environment with occasional extended hours and weekend work during peak season.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a human resources or office management role.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Attention to detail and handling HR matters confidentially per best practice.
• Time management and planning skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Proficient in Word, Excel and payroll/HRIS systems; roster management experience is an advantage.
• Flexibility with seasonal hours, including extended hours and weekends during peak season.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site HR Team based in Edgecumbe.
• Manage all HR, Health & Safety and Payroll functions.
• Focus on recruitment, employee relations and injury management.
• Oversee site office administration and staff services.

Skills

HR generalist

Recruitment

Employee relations

Payroll

HRIS

Roster management

Microsoft Word

Excel

Tools

Payroll software

Office software

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 16th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated HR Advisor to lead our site HR Team based in Edgecumbe.

Reporting to the Site Manager, this role is a true generalist position, managing all HR, Health & Safety and Payroll functions, with a key focus on recruitment, employee relations and injury management.

This role is also responsible for managing the site office administration and staff services functions.

You’ll need to have a keen eye for detail and be able to work in a fast-paced environment to be able to respond effectively to the many challenges of our seasonal business. Most of all, you will need to be resilient, as this is a busy and varied role where no two days are ever the same!

You’ll need:

Previous experience in a human resources or office management role.

Strong communication and influencing skills.

Excellent attention to detail and experience in handling HR related matters in a discreet and confidential manner in accordance with best practice.

Effective time management and planning skills.

To work to tight deadlines and make sound decisions when working under pressure.

A high level of computer literacy including experience in Microsoft Word, Excel and using payroll/HRIS systems. Experience in monitoring and managing a roster system covering a day and night shift would be an advantage.

You will also need the ability to be flexible with the highs and lows of seasonal work, which will include extended hours and weekends especially during our peak season.

Applications will need to include a detailed cover letter and CV.