Junior HR Advisor / Senior HR Co-ordinator

Randstad; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad is seeking an HR Coordinator/Associate HR Advisor in Wellington to step into a generalist role with hands-on advisory exposure. The position offers a supportive environment and a hybrid work setup in central Wellington, starting immediately to build experience across recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations.

Ideal candidates have 1–2+ years in HR roles, familiarity with NZ employment basics, and a proactive, discreet mindset with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience: 1-2+ years in an HR Coordinator, HR Assistant, or entry-level HR Advisor role.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with basic NZ employment legislation and generalist HR processes.
• Mindset: Proactive, organized, and eager to learn, with a high level of discretion.
• Communication: Clear verbal and written skills with a customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial guidance to line managers on HR processes, policies, and standard employee queries.
• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding administration.
• Support employee relations processes, including contract preparation and meeting coordination.
• Maintain accurate HRIS systems, employee records, and reporting.
• Assist the broader HR team with operational projects as needed.

Skills

HR

Communication

Education

Primary School/Junior High

Job description

About the Role

Looking to take the next step in your HR career? This contract is the perfect opportunity for a talented HR Coordinator ready to step up, or an Associate HR Advisor looking to build solid generalist experience in a supportive environment.

You’ll deliver core operational support while getting hands-on exposure to advisory work, working alongside experienced professionals who are eager to help you grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide initial guidance to line managers on HR processes, policies, and standard employee queries.

• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding administration.

• Support employee relations processes, including contract preparation and meeting coordination.

• Maintain accurate HRIS systems, employee records, and reporting.

• Assist the broader HR team with operational projects as needed.

What You Bring

• Experience: 1-2+ years in an HR Coordinator, HR Assistant, or entry-level HR Advisor role.

• Knowledge: Familiarity with basic NZ employment legislation and generalist HR processes.

• Mindset: Proactive, organized, and eager to learn, with a high level of discretion.

• Communication: Clear verbal and written skills with a customer-focused approach.

Why Apply?

• Career Growth: Great stepping stone to build true Advisor-level experience on your CV.

• Environment: Collaborative team, central Wellington location, and hybrid work flexibility.

• Start: Immediate start available to hit the ground running.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

skills

HR

qualifications

• Relevatn experience

education

Primary School/Junior High