People Advisor - Auckland

Department of Corrections NZ; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 76.000 - 107.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Department of Corrections NZ in Auckland is seeking a People Adviser to partner with frontline managers, delivering general People & Capability advice, coaching, and guidance on employment processes. This role supports staff across the organisation and collaborates with the People Services team.

You will work in a hybrid environment across multiple sites, require a Full New Zealand Driver's Licence, and the salary range is NZD 75,842–107,070 per year with a midpoint of NZD 89,225.

Qualifikationen

• Demonstrated generalist HR advice to managers and staff.
• Knowledge of employment legislation and its application.
• Excellent problem-solving, written, and verbal skills.
• Ability to build strong professional relationships.
• Comfort working with various HR systems and technologies.
• Willingness to work in a hybrid environment and travel to multiple sites.

Aufgaben

• Provide general People & Capability advice to line managers.
• Support employment relationship matters and guidance on people processes.
• Collaborate with Senior People Advisers to support staff and managers.

Kenntnisse

HR advice

Employment law

Problem solving

Relationship building

Hybrid work

Driver's licence

Jobbeschreibung

# People Advisor - Auckland## About this role**People Adviser - Auckland****Ngā kawenga | About the role**The People Services Team is committed to partnering and supporting our frontline managers by focusing on connecting all areas of the organisation to work more effectively. This is achieved in the delivery of day-to-day advice and coaching, alongside people related initiatives aimed at improving performance and lifting capability. Our team plays a pivotal role in the ongoing delivery of high-quality people processes, policy, strategies and services that contribute to the successful achievement of the Department's strategy Hōkai Rangi.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.You will support our staff by responding to general employment related queries on a variety of matters as required. This includes working closely with the business in a support capacity on employment relationship matters, and providing guidance to managers on people related processes alongside our Senior People Advisers.**He kōrero mōu | About you**Reporting to the Manager People Services, you will have previous experience working in a people and capability, or HR generalist role. You enjoy working at pace and thrive in an environment that is both complex and varied where the adage “no two days are ever the same” is really brought to life.The culture of our team is important to us, we support each other and have each other's backs 100%, so you will also be a team player who fits and aligns with our values. Supporting your peers whilst sharing and collaborating on the mahi we all do is critical. We also enjoy a bit of fun, so you will need to bring your sense of humour with you to work.**Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience**Please submit your application online and include evidence and examples within your written application as to how you meet the following essential requirements:* Demonstrated experience in providing generalist HR advice and support to managers and staff.* Demonstrate knowledge of employment legislation and its application.* Excellent problem-solving, written, and verbal skills.* The 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.* You will also need to be comfortable working in a hybrid environment. As a People Adviser, you may be required to work at multiple sites. As travel will be required in this role a **Full New Zealand Driver's Licence** is a must. Flexible working options are available.**Utu ā-tau | Salary**The midpoint of the salary range is $89,225 and the full range (85%-120%) is $75,842 - $107,070. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.**Ko wai mātou | About us**Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and is our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whānau, and that of the communities we serve across the motu.As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), Manaaki (respect), Wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship) and whānau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hōkai Rangi (https://corr.nz/hr).We welcome applications from disabled and neurodiverse communities, all cultures, faiths, and rainbow communities, as we appreciate the richness of experience that diversity brings to our organisation.**Tono ināianei | Apply Now**To apply, please submit a tailored **CV and a cover letter** describing your motivation for joining the team highlighting relevant skills and experience. Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples which reflect and demonstrate our organisation values.**Applications close on: 8 November 2026**All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered.If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact [e-mail], or visit **careers.corrections.govt.nz**## Job details| | || --- | --- || Job reference: | APA/1954799 || Location: | Auckland (Tāmaki Makaurau) || Date posted: | 28-Oct-2026 || Application close date: | 08-Nov-2026 || Attachments: | People Operations - People Adviser.pdf (PDF, 367KB)Position Description |