People and Culture Advisor

Pulse Energy Alliance LP; Albert-Eden; Sur place; NZD 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible working: work from home up to

Team social events

1:1 mentoring and upskilling

Résumé du poste

Pulse Energy is seeking a People & Culture Advisor on a 9-month fixed-term contract covering parental leave in New Zealand. Youll partner with leaders to advise on recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance, engagement, and culture.

Youll lead end-to-end recruitment, support the employee lifecycle, maintain data, assist payroll, and contribute to wellbeing and learning initiatives. This hybrid role offers flexible working from home up to two days a week for the first three months,

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in business, Human Resources or a related discipline.
• 2-3 years' experience in a similar HR role.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and sound judgement.
• A proactive, solution-oriented approach and full New Zealand working rights.

Responsabilités

• Work with leaders and employees to provide practical advice on recruitment, performance, development, and employee relations matters.
• Lead end-to-end recruitment and on-boarding, ensuring a positive experience for candidates and new starters.
• Support people processes across the employee lifecycle, including employment changes, leave management, and performance initiatives.
• Act as a trusted first point of contact for HR queries, providing guidance on policies, procedures, and employment matters.
• Contribute to culture, engagement, well-being, and learning initiatives that enhance the employee experience.
• Maintain accurate people data and support payroll, compliance, and reporting activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve People & Culture processes, systems, and ways of working.

Connaissances

Recruitment & onboarding

Employee relations

Performance management

Engagement & culture

HR policies & procedures

Communication skills

Formation

Tertiary qualification in Business/HR

Description du poste

Join our People and Culture team and help shape exceptional employee experiences at Pulse Energy!

9-Month Parental Leave Contract

The Opportunity

We're looking for a People & Culture Advisor to join our team on a 9-month fixed-term contract covering parental leave. Reporting to the General Manager People & Culture, you'll be a trusted partner to leaders and employees, providing guidance and support across recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance, engagement, and culture. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys building strong relationships, solving people challenges, and making a meaningful impact on the employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

Work with leaders and employees to provide practical advice on recruitment, performance, development, and employee relations matters

Lead end-to-end recruitment and on-boarding, ensuring a positive experience for candidates and new starters.

Support people processes across the employee lifecycle, including employment changes, leave management, and performance initiatives.

Act as a trusted first point of contact for HR queries, providing guidance on policies, procedures, and employment matters.

Contribute to culture, engagement, well-being, and learning initiatives that enhance the employee experience.

Maintain accurate people data and support payroll, compliance, and reporting activities.

Identify opportunities to improve People & Culture processes, systems, and ways of working.

What We're Looking For

Relevant tertiary qualification in business, Human Resources or a related discipline

2-3 years' experience in a similar HR role

Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and sound judgement

A proactive, solution-oriented approach and full New Zealand working rights

About Pulse Energy

Pulse Energy is a 100% community-owned New Zealand energy company, providing electricity, gas, and broadband services nationwide. With strong South Island roots and a commitment to supporting local communities, we sponsor the Highlanders Super Rugby team and run initiatives like the Pay it Forward Programme and Powering Your Community Grants Programme, making a real difference across New Zealand. We are also a Finalist in the Best Places to Work Awards.

Why Join Us?

Flexible Working: Work from home up to two days a week (3 months)

Growth: Regular team social events, 1:1 mentoring, internal upskilling, and training opportunities

Purpose: Be part of a company that values community, innovation, and making a difference