People Experience Advisor

Sime Darby Motor Group (NZ) Ltd; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sime Darby Motor Group (NZ) Ltd in Christchurch is seeking a People Experience Advisor on a fixed-term 12‑month parental leave cover to support leaders and employees across a national business.

You will manage recruitment, onboarding, and internal movements, provide practical HR guidance, lead investigations where needed, and deliver reporting and training to build leadership capability. Travel across New Zealand is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' HR/People Experience in NZ, ideal in a generalist advisory role.
• Strong knowledge of New Zealand employment legislation.
• Experience using HRIS systems, Workday preferred.
• Excellent communication, sound judgement and a practical, solutions-focused approach.
• Willingness to travel within New Zealand when required.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee lifecycle activities including recruitment, onboarding and internal movements.
• Provide practical, commercially-focused advice on people matters.
• Lead and support conduct, performance, grievance, absence management and workplace investigations.
• Support remuneration queries and policy interpretation.
• Deliver people reporting, insights and training to build leadership capability.
• Drive performance, talent and succession planning activities.
• Maintain HRIS data integrity and ensure compliance with legislation and policies.
• Contribute to key People Experience initiatives and projects.

Skills

HR experience

Communication

Relationship building

Travel flexibility

Tools

Workday

Job description

Company : Sime Darby Motor Group (NZ) Ltd People Experience (PX) Advisor - Fixed Term | 12-month Parental Leave Cover

We are looking for an experienced and trusted People (PX) Advisor to join our dedicated Sime Motors PX team, based in Christchurch. This role will also require occasional travel throughout New Zealand. This 12-month fixed-term parental leave cover role offers the chance to join a collaborative and high-performing People Experience team, supporting leaders and employees across a diverse national business. You'll provide trusted advice on a wide range of people matters, including employment relations, performance, recruitment and employee development, while also contributing to broader PX initiatives and projects. With plenty of variety, this role is ideal for someone who enjoys building strong relationships, solving problems and driving positive people outcomes.

About the role

This role offers a high level of autonomy, and you'll be responsible for:

• Manage employee lifecycle activities, including recruitment, onboarding, and internal movements.
• Providing practical, commercially focused advice on people matters.
• Lead and support conduct, performance, grievance, absence management, and workplace investigations.
• Support medical incapacity processes, remuneration queries, and policy interpretation.
• Deliver people reporting, insights, and training that build leadership capability.
• Drive performance, talent, and succession planning activities.
• Maintain HRIS data integrity and ensure compliance with employment legislation and company policies.
• Contribute to key People Experience initiatives and projects.

You'll partner across multiple legal entities and business units within a global organization, confidently navigating complexity and balancing business needs with people-focused solutions.

Success in this role will require sound judgement, adaptability and the ability to build credibility with a wide range of stakeholders.

Why Join Us?

• Step into an established team and make an immediate impact.
• Enjoy genuine ownership and autonomy in your role.
• Partner with leaders across multiple businesses and legal entities.
• Gain exposure to a wide range of HR matters in a large corporate environment.
• Join a supportive, collaborative PX team that values partnership and continuous learning.

Our Values

At Sime Motors NZ, our values guide how we work, make decisions, and support our people every day. We are committed to Acting with Integrity, Caring for All, and Winning Together, and we're looking for someone who shares these values and is passionate about creating a workplace where everyone can be their best.

About you

• 3+ years' HR/People Experience in New Zealand, ideally in a generalist advisory environment
• Proven employment relations experience and a strong understanding of New Zealand employment legislation
• Experience using HRIS systems, preferably Workday
• Excellent communication skills, sound judgement and a practical, solutions-focused approach
• The confidence to work independently while building strong relationships with stakeholders
• Resilience, professionalism and discretion when navigating sensitive matters
• A collaborative attitude, positive outlook and willingness to travel within New Zealand when required