HR Advisor

Awanui; Maungakiekie-Tāmaki; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Awanui is seeking an experienced HR Advisor for a 12‑month parental leave cover in Auckland. Reporting to the HR Business Partner, you will support day‑to‑day HR services across the Northern Region, handling administration, advisory tasks and project work within a collaborative People & Capability team.

You will prepare employment documents, maintain records, advise on HR policies and assist with recruitment, onboarding, offboarding and organisational changes.

Qualifications

• Three years' experience in a coordination or advisory role.
• Tertiary HR qualification is required.
• Experience using BambooHR would be an advantage.
• Strong understanding of New Zealand employment legislation and HR practices.
• Experience preparing employment documentation and handling employee relations matters.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process employment documentation including offers and variations.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems.
• Provide practical HR advice to managers and employees on policies and performance management.
• Support employee lifecycle processes including recruitment, onboarding, offboarding and organisational changes.
• Participate in HR projects to improve processes and the employee experience.
• Collaborate with the People & Capability team to ensure efficient HR service delivery.

Skills

HR coordination

HR advisory

NZ employment law

MS Office

Education

Tertiary qualification in HR

Tools

BambooHR

Job description

HR Advisor

Fixed-term, 12 months (Parental Leave Cover)
Auckland

Join a collaborative HR team where your expertise and contribution are valued!

Who we are | Ko wai mātou:

Awanui Labs is a part of Awanui Group, the largest network of human and veterinary pathology laboratories in New Zealand. At Awanui, we’re proud to be a national network of 25 laboratories, 150 collection centres, and employers of over 2,200 people throughout Aotearoa. Our team of specialist pathologists, scientists, technicians, phlebotomists, couriers, and shared services personnel deliver a world-class service that together collects, analyses, and reports over 7 million patient results annually.

We have an exciting opportunity for a proactive and organised HR Advisor to join our supportive People & Capability team in Auckland on a 12-month fixed-term contract, covering parental leave. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build on their HR experience in a varied, hands‑on role.

About the role | Mō te tūranga:

Reporting to the HR Business Partner, you will play an important role in supporting the day‑to‑day delivery of HR services across the Northern Region. This is a varied role combining HR administration, advisory support and project involvement, where you will work closely with managers and the wider People & Capability team to ensure our people processes run smoothly and effectively.

From preparing employment documentation and maintaining accurate employee records to providing practical HR advice and contributing to improvement initiatives, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to both our people and the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and process employment documentation, including offer letters, employment agreements and variations to employment terms and conditions.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, ensuring HR systems and documentation are managed effectively.
• Provide practical HR advice and support to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, performance management and employee relations matters.
• Support employee lifecycle processes, including recruitment, onboarding, offboarding and organisational changes.
• Participate in HR projects and initiatives focused on improving processes, employee experience and organisational effectiveness.
• Work collaboratively with the wider People & Capability team to ensure consistent, accurate and efficient HR service delivery.

About you | He kōrero mōu:

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• A tertiary qualification in Human Resources or a related discipline.
• A minimum of three years' experience in a coordination or advisory role.
• Experience using BambooHR would be an advantage.
• A sound understanding of New Zealand employment legislation and HR practices.
• Experience supporting employee relations and performance management matters.
• Experience preparing employment documentation, including offer letters, employment agreements and variations.
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Confidence using HR systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• A proactive, solutions‑focused approach with strong communication skills, a willingness to learn and a genuine interest in people.

What's in it for you | He aha mōu:

Joining Awanui Group means becoming part of a supportive and inclusive work environment that values the growth, work‑life balance, and personal well‑being of its employees. As part of our close‑knit team, you will have the opportunity to showcase your initiative, collaboration, and resilience. Awanui’s mission is to provide accurate medical expertise to every person, every day, and you can be a part of this meaningful endeavour.

If you're passionate about people, enjoy building meaningful relationships and want to make a difference in a supportive and collaborative team, we'd love to hear from you.

Applications closing Friday 30th October