Hr Advisor

Archway Recruitment; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Archway Recruitment is seeking a fixed-term HR Advisor in Wellington CBD, joining an established HR function to advise and coach people leaders with autonomy. The role is full-time with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.

Through to March 2027, you will support ER and change activities, contribute to wider HR initiatives, and collaborate with experienced colleagues to build trusted relationships across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Generalist HR experience with practical, high-quality support or advice.
• Confidence coaching people leaders through HR matters.
• Good judgement with a reasonable level of autonomy.
• Strong relationship management, communication and influencing skills.
• Knowledge of NZ Employment Relations Act and Privacy Act.
• Understanding of HR policies, processes and HR systems.
• Ability to identify issues, work through solutions and communicate clearly.
• Ability to participate in and facilitate meetings with managers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Establish trusted relationships with leaders and provide sound HR advice.
• Support with ER and change activity and contribute to HR initiatives.
• Operate with a degree of autonomy in day-to-day advisory work.
• Collaborate with an experienced HR team to deliver outcomes.
• Role may suit an experienced HR Coordinator moving to advisory.

Skills

Generalist HR

Advisory coaching

Coaching leaders

Autonomy

Relationship management

NZ Employment Law

Privacy Act

HR policies & processes

Job description

• Fixed term through to March 2027, with an immediate or 1 to 2 week start


• Broad generalist HR role advising and coaching people leaders


• Wellington CBD, full time with 3 days in the office and 2 days WFH

About the opportunity

You will join an established HR function and work alongside experienced Advisory team It is a supportive environment where you will have access to experienced colleagues, while still having the autonomy to manage your own work and build trusted relationships across the organisation.

This is a fixed term HR Advisor opportunity through to March 2027 and would suit someone who can start immediately or within the next 1 to 2 weeks.

This is a generalist role that will see you will establish trusted relationships with leaders, provide sound advice on HR policies and processes, support with ER and change activity as well as contribute to wider HR initiatives and continuous improvement.

There is plenty of experience around you, but you will need good judgement and enough HR knowledge to operate with a degree of autonomy.

This opportunity could also suit an experienced HR Coordinator who has built a solid generalist foundation and is ready to take the next step into an advisory role.

Role Requirements

You will ideally bring:

• Generalist HR experience and a track record of providing practical, high-quality HR support or advice.


• Confidence working directly with people leaders and coaching them through HR matters.


• Good judgement and the ability to work with a reasonable level of autonomy.


• Strong relationship management, communication and influencing skills.


• Working knowledge of New Zealand employment legislation, including the Employment Relations Act and Privacy Act.


• An understanding of HR policies, processes and systems.


• The ability to identify issues, work through solutions and communicate advice clearly.


• Confidence participating in and facilitating meetings with managers and other stakeholders.


• Strong written communication skills and the ability to tailor information to different audiences.


• The ability to work collaboratively as part of an experienced HR team.

Previous public sector experience would be useful, but it is not essential. Candidates from outside government with strong generalist HR experience and the right approach are encouraged to apply.