HR Advisor — People & Change Partner

Tait International Limited; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Onsite parking

Gym access

Cafe on site

Annual flu vaccination

Extra sick leave

Long service benefits

Job summary

Tait Communications, Christchurch, NZ, is seeking an HR Advisor to partner with leaders on a broad range of people matters. You will deliver day-to-day HR support and drive projects that enhance the employee experience within the People & Culture team.

You will bring 4–5 years in HR advisory/generalist roles, strong NZ employment law knowledge, and a proactive approach to process improvement, data handling, and employee documentation.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years' experience in a broad HR advisory or generalist role.
• Experience supporting employment relations cases and advising leaders on people matters.
• Strong understanding of New Zealand employment legislation and employment relations processes.
• Able to handle routine and moderately complex matters independently and know when to seek guidance.
• Excellent communication skills with stakeholders at all levels.
• Professionalism, discretion and attention to detail.
• Proactive mindset with a focus on improving processes and employee experience.
• Experience using HR systems and preparing employment documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide coaching and advice to managers on employment relations, performance, wellbeing, attendance, conduct, leave and workplace concerns.
• Support fair and consistent employment processes in line with NZ legislation and policies.
• Partner with leaders on recruitment, onboarding, workforce planning and lifecycle activities.
• Prepare HR documentation, correspondence and employment communications.
• Support organisational change initiatives, consultations and process improvements.
• Contribute to HR projects, policy development, reporting and compliance activities.
• Collaborate with the People & Culture team to enhance employee and candidate experience.
• Assist with HR systems administration and data accuracy, reporting and process improvements.
• Use data and feedback to identify opportunities to improve people practices and manager capability.

Skills

Employment relations

Generalist HR

Stakeholder management

Communication

NZ employment law

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

Payroll software

Job description

Tait Communications, Christchurch, NZ, is seeking an HR Advisor to partner with leaders on a broad range of people matters. You will deliver day-to-day HR support and drive projects that enhance the employee experience within the People & Culture team.

You will bring 4–5 years in HR advisory/generalist roles, strong NZ employment law knowledge, and a proactive approach to process improvement, data handling, and employee documentation.