People Adviser

Department of Corrections NZ; Wellington, Hamilton; Hybrid; NZD 76,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Work-from-home options

Development opportunities

Job summary

Department of Corrections NZ in New Zealand is seeking a People Adviser to join the People Services team across Wellington, Hawke's Bay and Hamilton. The role delivers general People & Capability advice to line managers and supports staff on employment matters in a hybrid work setting.

You will build strong relationships, apply employment law in practice, and collaborate with Senior People Advisers to deliver end-to-end staff changes through the People Hub.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering generalist HR/People advice to managers and staff.
• Experience in the public sector or large/complex organisations.
• Solid understanding of employment legislation and its practical application.
• Excellent problem-solving and written/verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end People & Capability guidance to line managers.
• Support staff by responding to general employment queries.
• Work with Senior People Advisers to deliver services across multiple sites.
• Manage processes through the People Hub for staff changes.

Skills

General HR advice

Public sector experience

Employment legislation knowledge

Communication skills

Relationship building

Job description

# People Adviser## About this role* Join our supportive People Services Team!* Three, full-time, permanent positions available.* Based in Wellington, Hawke's Bay and Hamilton, with flexible working supported.**Mō te tūnga | About the role**As a People Adviser you will work within a People Services team, providing general People & Capability advice and support to line managers across the Department of Corrections, Ara Poutama Aotearoa. The People Adviser develops, fosters and maintains excellent working relationships with managers to assist them to meet their business objectives.In addition, you will support our staff by responding to general employment related queries on a variety of matters as required. You will also have the opportunity to work closely with the business in a support capacity alongside the Senior People Advisers across the motu.You will be responsible for the core delivery of People & Capability services including managing end to end processes through our People Hub for staff changes and providing guidance to managers on staffing processes.**Mōu | About you**You are a positive, proactive and approachable person who enjoys working with others and isn't afraid to roll up your sleeves and get things done. You'll also be comfortable working in a hybrid environment, as you may be working across multiple sites.**Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience**To be successful in this role you will have:* Demonstrated experience in providing generalist HR/People advice and support to managers and staff.* Experience working within the public sector, or within a large or complex organisation.* A sound understanding of employment legislation and its practical application.* Excellent problem-solving and written and verbal communication skills.* Proven ability to build strong, professional working relationships.* Comfort working with a variety of systems, platforms and technologies, and the ability to pick up new systems with ease.**Ngā painga | The benefits**You'll enjoy flexible working arrangements, including work-from-home options, alongside excellent development opportunities to grow your HR knowledge, skills and career. You'll be part of a supportive and collaborative team, with experienced colleagues to learn from, and enjoy interesting and varied work where you can make a meaningful difference for our people.The midpoint of the salary range is $89,225 per annum and the full range (85%-120%) is $75,842 - $107,070 per annum. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.**Mō mātou | About us**Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Māori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whānau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hōkai Rangi strategy.We value inclusion and diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve. We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.**Tono ināianei | Apply Now**To submit an application and view the position description, click the apply link. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency – applications received via email will not be considered.When applying, submit a tailored **CV and a cover letter** describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience and the alignment to our work.**Applications close on: Sunday the 11th of October.**If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact [e-mail], or visit **careers.corrections.govt.nz.****We are not accepting applications via recruitment agencies for this role. Unsolicited CVs submitted by agencies will not be accepted and no agency fees will apply.**## Job details| | || --- | --- || Job reference: | APA/1949641 || Location: | Nationwide || Date posted: | 29-Sep-2026 || Application close date: | 11-Oct-2026 || Attachments: | \\_People Adviser People Hub - Job Description.pdf (PDF, 319KB)Position Description |