hr advisor

Randstad Digital New Zealand; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 62,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Digital New Zealand in Wellington seeks a seasoned HR Advisor to provide end-to-end People & Culture support and act as an operational partner to people managers across the organisation.

You will deliver pragmatic advice on ER, performance, recruitment, onboarding and policy interpretation, while maintaining strong data integrity and contributing to continuous process improvements. An immediate start is available.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a generalist HR Advisor or senior HR Coordinator role.
• Strong knowledge of New Zealand employment legislation and ER processes.
• Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding and HR policy guidance.
• Ability to manage and interpret employment agreements with data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, timely advice on employee relations, performance management, and employment agreements.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment support, onboarding, and offboarding processes.
• Support managers with employment policy interpretation and best-practice guidance.
• Maintain employee records, HRIS data integrity, and contribute to process improvements.
• Assist with HR projects and reporting as required.

Skills

NZ employment law knowledge

Employee relations

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Education

Secondary School/High School

Job description

About The Role

Are you a seasoned HR Advisor looking for your next fast-paced contract in Wellington? We are seeking an adaptable, operational HR professional to join a supportive team environment. You will deliver pragmatic, end-to-end People & Culture support and act as a trusted operational partner to people managers across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, timely advice on employee relations, performance management, and employment agreements.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment support, onboarding, and offboarding processes.
• Support managers with employment policy interpretation and best-practice guidance.
• Maintain employee records, HRIS data integrity, and contribute to continuous process improvement.
• Assist with HR projects and reporting as required.

What You Bring

• Experience: 2+ years of experience in a generalist HR Advisor or senior HR Coordinator role (public sector experience is a plus).
• Skills: Strong knowledge of New Zealand employment legislation and standard ER processes.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport quickly with diverse stakeholders.
• Adaptability: High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a proactive attitude in a dynamic environment.

Why Apply?

• Competitive hourly/daily contract rate based on experience.
• Convenient central Wellington location with flexible work arrangements.
• Immediate start available to get stuck into meaningful work right away.

HR Advisor, human resources, generalist

• Relevant experience.

Secondary School/High School