HR Advisor 12-Month Fixed Term

Balle Bros Group Ltd; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Balle Bros Group Ltd in Auckland seeks an HR Advisor on a 12-month fixed-term contract to support recruitment, onboarding, performance management and HR administration across our four core operations: growing, packing, selling fresh produce and frozen chip manufacturing.

Based in Pukekohe, this full-time role partners with managers and staff to deliver practical HR solutions, maintain compliant processes, and foster a positive, high-performing workplace culture.

Qualifications

• 3 years HR experience with a relevant qualification or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in an HR Advisor or similar role in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of New Zealand employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Experience using HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Professional and confidential approach to sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment activities from advertising to onboarding.
• Provide support for employee relations and performance management processes.
• Ensure compliance with NZ employment legislation and company policies.
• Assist with reviewing and updating HR policies and documentation.
• Provide admin support across HR functions and maintain records.
• Support learning and development initiatives and training administration.
• Assist with workplace investigations and dispute resolution.

Skills

HR experience

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Organisational skills

Confidentiality

Independent work

Education

HR qualification

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join our friendly HR team as HR Advisor on a 12-month fxed-term contract. This is a full-time position based in Pukekohe, Auckland.

As our HR Advisor, you will play a key role in supporting the success of our diverse and growing business, which spans four core operational areas: growing, packing, selling fresh produce, and frozen chip manufacturing.

Working closely with managers and employees across the organisation, you will provide practical and professional HR support across recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, people administration, and compliance. You will be instrumental in delivering a positive employee experience, maintaining strong people practices, and ensuring HR processes continue to meet the evolving needs of the business.

This is an exciting opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys working in a dynamic operational environment and partnering with people at all levels to foster a positive, productive, and high-performing workplace culture.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment activities, including preparing and posting job advertisements, candidate screening, interview coordination, reference checking and onboarding documentation.
• Provide support for employee relation matters by responding to employee enquiries, assisting with performance management processes, and facilitating workplace discussions where required.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, company policies and relevant industry standards and best practices
• Assist with the review and update of HR policies, procedures, and documentation, while contributing to continuous improvement of HR processes and systems.
• Provide administrative support across the HR function, including scheduling meetings, maintaining employee records, managing HR data and ensuring accurate documentation.
• Supporting employee learning and development initiatives, including the coordination and administration of training programmes and professional development activities.
• Assisting with workplace investigations and dispute resolution as required.

What we're looking for

• Around 3 years' HR experience, supported by a relevant HR qualification or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in an HR Advisor or similar role within a fast-paced environment.
• Sound knowledge of New Zealand employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Experience using HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and organisational skills.
• A professional and con?dential approach to sensitive information.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to work independently .

What we offer

At Balle Bros, we are committed to supporting our employees' professional development and wellbeing. We offer a competitive salary package commensurate with experience and qualifcations. We foster a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture where your contributions are valued and recognised. This fixed-term contract offers an excellent opportunity to gain diverse HR experience within a dynamic growing business.

About us

Balle Bros is a leading agribusiness and food manufacturing business, with operations spanning growing, packing, selling fresh produce, and frozen chip manufacturing. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality products to our customers whilst maintaining sustainable and ethical business practices. Our team is passionate about agriculture, quality, and customer satisfaction. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive workplace where innovation and hard work are encouraged. As a growing business, we are committed to investing in our people and creating opportunities for professional development and career progression.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional to join our fast-paced people focused agribusiness and food manufacturing business on a fixed term basis.

You must be eligible to work in New Zealand.