Human Resources Advisor

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

We Go Beyond for A Safer World Te Tūranga - The Role We're looking for an HR Advisor to join our team. This is an opportunity to make a genuine impact while continuing to grow your HR career. You'll partner with leaders across the business on a broad range of people matters, contributing to both day-to-day HR delivery and projects that enhance the employee experience. From employment relations and organisational change to process improvement and capability building, you'll gain exposure to meaningful work that will further develop your generalist HR expertise. In return, you'll join a supportive, high-performing team that values continuous improvement, professional growth, and having a good laugh along the way.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing coaching and advice to managers across employment relations, performance management, employee wellbeing, attendance, conduct, leave, and workplace concerns.
• Supporting fair and consistent employment processes in line with New Zealand employment legislation, company policies, and best practice.
• Partnering with leaders through recruitment, onboarding, workforce planning, team changes, and employee lifecycle activities.
• Preparing HR documentation, correspondence, and employment-related communications.
• Supporting organisational change initiatives, consultation processes, and continuous improvement activities.
• Contributing to HR projects, policy development, reporting, compliance activities, and process improvements.
• Working collaboratively with the wider People & Culture team to deliver an exceptional employee and candidate experience.
• Supporting the administration and continuous improvement of HR systems, maintaining accurate employee data, producing reports, and identifying opportunities to enhance people processes and user experience.
• Using insights, data, and feedback to identify opportunities to improve people practices and build manager capability.

Ō pūkenga - About You

You're an HR professional who enjoys building trusted relationships and helping managers solve people challenges in a practical and pragmatic way.

• Around 4-5 years' experience in a broad HR Advisory or Generalist role.
• Sound experience supporting employment relations cases and advising leaders on people matters.
• A good understanding of New Zealand employment legislation and employment relations processes.
• The confidence to handle routine and moderately complex matters independently, while knowing when to seek guidance.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build credibility with stakeholders at all levels.
• A high level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail.
• A proactive mindset and a genuine interest in improving processes, systems, and employee experiences.
• Experience using HR systems and preparing accurate employment documentation.

Ngā painga - What’s in it for you?

We are an employer that is committed to making a difference for families and communities and supporting people to build rewarding careers. We achieve this through employing people who connect with our Values (Commitment to listen. Courage to Act and Integrity to Deliver) that underpin our way of working together. We are committed to investing in our people, developing both individuals and teams to support a high-performance culture. We prioritise your wellbeing through health insurance, annual flu vaccinations and extra sick leave in your first year. We provide a comfortable work environment through modern office facilities with free onsite parking, gym, and café. We recognise your commitment through long service benefits. We balance work with fun through our active social club!

About Us

For more than 50 years, Tait Communications has been designing, delivering, and supporting critical communications networks for public safety, transportation and utility customers around the world. Founded in Christchurch by Sir Angus Tait, we now have a network of customers and offices that spans the globe. Our employees value being part of a creative team committed to providing technological solutions that make a real difference to the communities we support. By joining Tait, you'll be joining a community of people with a wealth of knowledge and expertise, who care deeply about their work and the genuine impact it has for our customers, and who support each other to grow and develop.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

Tait Communications is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to succeed. We encourage applications from all backgrounds to apply.