People & Culture Advisor/ Coordinator

Vitaco Group; Auckland; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff product discounts

Wellbeing initiatives

Free parking

Job summary

Vitaco is seeking an experienced People & Culture Advisor/Coordinator to join a collaborative team in New Zealand. The role blends practical HR guidance with operational HR delivery across the employee lifecycle in a medium-to-large, fast-paced organisation.

The successful candidate will provide first-level HR support to managers and staff, interpret NZ employment legislation, manage onboarding, changes, performance processes and exits, and contribute to learning and development initiatives in a

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years' experience in generalist Human Resources.
• Demonstrated experience providing first-level HR advice to managers and employees.
• A sound understanding of New Zealand employment legislation and employment relations principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical HR advice to managers and employees while interpreting and applying New Zealand employment legislation, company policies and employment agreements.
• Prepare employment agreements, contract variations and other employment documentation.
• Coordinate and support key employee lifecycle activities including onboarding, parental leave, employee changes, performance processes and employee exits.
• Maintain accurate employee records, HR systems and reporting to ensure data integrity and compliance.
• Coordinate learning and development activities and support remuneration and other People & Culture initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and systems and escalate more complex employee relations matters or employment risks where appropriate.

Skills

Generalist HR

HR advisory

NZ employment law

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft 365

Job description

Join one of Australasia's leading health and wellness companies

At Vitaco, we're passionate about empowering healthier lives through trusted brands including Musashi, Nutra-Life, Healtheries and Athena. As one of Australasia's leading health and wellness companies, we're committed to creating a workplace where our people can thrive, develop and make a genuine impact.

We're looking for an experienced People & Culture Advisor / Coordinator to join our collaborative team. This is a varied and rewarding role for someone who enjoys balancing practical HR advice with operational excellence and has experience supporting managers and employees in a medium-to-large, fast-paced organisation where employment legislation, compliance and stakeholder management are part of everyday HR.

As a trusted first point of contact, you'll provide first-level advice while coordinating key People & Culture activities across the employee lifecycle.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced HR Coordinator ready to take the next step into advisory work, or an HR professional returning to the workforce who is looking to step back into a broad People & Culture role in a supportive team environment.

Why join Vitaco?

• A genuinely broad generalist HR role with advisory responsibility.
• Work alongside experienced People & Culture professionals who are passionate about developing others.
• Exposure to a wide variety of people initiatives, projects and employment matters.
• A collaborative culture built around our values of We Care, We Act and We Succeed.
• Staff product discounts, wellbeing initiatives and free parking.

About The Role

As a key member of our People & Culture team, you'll support the delivery of people initiatives and provide practical guidance to managers and employees across the employee lifecycle.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Providing practical HR advice to managers and employees while interpreting and applying New Zealand employment legislation, company policies and employment agreements.
• Preparing employment agreements, contract variations and other employment documentation.
• Coordination and support of key employee lifecycle activities including onboarding, parental leave, employee changes, performance processes and employee exits.
• Maintaining accurate employee records, HR systems and reporting to ensure data integrity and compliance.
• Coordinating learning and development activities and supporting remuneration and other People & Culture initiatives.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and systems and escalating more complex employee relations matters, oremployment risks where appropriate.

About You

You'll already have experience in a structured HR environment, ideally within a medium to large organisation and are confident supporting managers with day-to-day people matters.

You'll Also Bring

• 3-5+ years' experience in generalist Human Resources.
• Demonstrated experience providing first-level HR advice to managers and employees.
• A sound understanding of New Zealand employment legislation and employment relations principles.
• Experience supporting the employee lifecycle, including employment documentation, onboarding, leave management, performance processes and employee exits.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Well-developed organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience using HRIS systems and Microsoft 365.
• A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and an interest in new technologies, including AI.

You'll Thrive In This Role If You

• Enjoy building trusted relationships with managers and employees.
• Are confident interpreting employment legislation and applying policies in practical workplace situations.
• Can balance exceptional customer service with compliance and risk management.
• Enjoy working independently while collaborating closely with a supportive team.
• Take pride in producing high-quality, accurate work.
• Have strong written communication skills and can communicate confidently at all levels.
• Are naturally curious and enjoy identifying opportunities to improve systems and processes.

It would be an advantage if you have experience in:

• Manufacturing, warehousing or FMCG environments.
• Supporting unionised workforces.
• Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) processes.
• Performance management, investigations or disciplinary processes, or an interest in developing in this area.

Why you'll love working here

At Vitaco, you'll join a business that's passionate about its people and proud to have been recognised as an Employer of Choice for the second consecutive year. You'll have the opportunity to work across a broad range of People & Culture activities, continue developing your career and contribute to creating an engaging workplace where our people can do their best work.

Whether you're providing practical HR advice, supporting managers through employment matters or improving our people processes, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.

If you're looking for a varied People & Culture role where you can build trusted relationships, keep developing your advisory skills and contribute to a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.