HR Advisor

JobSpace; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

JobSpace is seeking a Dunedin-based HR Advisor on a fixed-term contract to partner with leaders across the business, delivering practical HR support through the full employee lifecycle in a fast-paced environment.

You will manage recruitment end-to-end, provide ER guidance, and contribute to policy development and project assignments, requiring strong communication and discretion.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification and minimum 5 years of HR experience at advisory level.
• Sound understanding of NZ employment legislation and HR practice.
• Proven experience in leading end-to-end recruitment process (ads to onboarding).
• Experience supporting HR Managers through disciplinary processes.
• High-level communicator with diplomacy and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Provide generalist HR advisory support across the full employee lifecycle.
• Manage recruitment processes end-to-end from JD crafting to onboarding.
• Develop and implement HR policies and drive HR projects.
• Guide and support junior HR staff in ER and other tasks.

Skills

Communication

HR advisory

ER experience

Relationship-building

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

The HR Advisor will be instrumental in keeping all things HR running seamlessly across the business in support of the HR Manager

FIXED-TERM CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a Dunedin-based HR Advisor to join our clients on an upcoming fixed-term contract requirement. This is a true generalist role where you’ll partner with leaders and teams across the business, providing practical, hands-on HR support and guidance across the full employee lifecycle in a fast-paced environment.

This is a Dunedin based opportunity, we will not be considering remote or FIFO candidates for this position.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Reporting to the HR Manager, you’ll be responsible for providing generalist HR Advisory level support to your manager across the full employee lifecycle. You'll manage recruitment processes end-to-end from sitting down with managers to craft JDs to completing reference and background checks and onboarding processes. It's expected you'll have prior experience in ER and can provide guidance and support to Junior HR staff. Other responsibilities will vary fromthe development and implementation of HR policies to various project based assignments.

ABOUT YOU:

You’ll be someone who works well with others, has great communication, and who can manage sensitive issues with diplomacy and discretion. Sometimes we just need to roll up our sleeves to help others get stuff done – so you’ll harness your flexibility and can-do attitude to rise to the challenge, whilst being able to maintain your composure when you are under the pump. While this role has variety and lots of moving parts, there is also still a healthy balance with more routine tasks.

EXPERIENCE:

• Relevant tertiary qualification and minimum 5 years of HR experience with prior employment at an advisory level.
• Sound understanding of NZ employment legislation and HR practice.
• Proven experience in leading end-to-end recruitment process (writing ads from scratch to on-boarding).
• Previously supporting HR Managers through disciplinary processes.
• High-level communicator (verbal and written) with a dedication to relationship building.

Applicants must have a valid work visa, permanent residency or NZ citizenship to be considered

Platinum Recruitment are proud to be a member of Diversity Works New Zealand and believe in equal opportunities for all and we actively promote diversity and inclusion in all our recruitment processes “Do workplace inclusion well and do well because of it”.