Paid HR Cadetship: Rotations, Mentoring & Growth

Qube; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured two-year programme

Mentor and buddy support

Professional development opportunities

Cross-country exposure

Job summary

Qube Ports NZ is seeking an enthusiastic People & Culture Cadet to join our two-year Cadet Programme. Ideal for recent graduates or individuals looking to build a long-term career in Human Resources and Employment Relations, this programme combines hands-on experience, mentoring, formal development, and exposure to operational environments across New Zealand.

You'll rotate through key areas of the People & Culture function while building practical skills that set the foundation for a long-term

Qualifications

• Recently completed or currently completing a qualification in HR, Employment Relations, Business, Psychology or similar.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Curiosity, initiative and a willingness to learn.
• Strong organisation and administration skills.
• Genuine interest in people and workplace culture.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment and onboarding
• Learning & Development and eLearning design
• Employee relations and employment legislation exposure
• HR systems and people administration
• Exposure to workforce planning, talent development and organisational projects
• Operational site visits and frontline business exposure
• Mentoring, coaching, and structured development reviews
• Lead and contribute to real People & Culture projects that deliver meaningful business outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Curiosity and initiative

Organisational skills

Interest in workplace culture

Education

HR/IR/Business/ Psychology qualification

Job description

Qube Ports NZ is seeking an enthusiastic People & Culture Cadet to join our two-year Cadet Programme. Ideal for recent graduates or individuals looking to build a long-term career in Human Resources and Employment Relations, this programme combines hands-on experience, mentoring, formal development, and exposure to operational environments across New Zealand.

You'll rotate through key areas of the People & Culture function while building practical skills that set the foundation for a long-term