People Services Advisor - Hybrid & Impact-Driven

New Zealand Government; Wellington, Hamilton; Hybrid; NZD 76,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Work-from-home options

Job summary

Ara Poutama Aotearoa – Department of Corrections is seeking a People Adviser to provide general People & Capability advice to line managers. You will support staff queries and manage staff changes via the People Hub, while collaborating with Senior People Advisers across sites in a hybrid environment.

The role requires HR generalist expertise, public sector experience, and strong knowledge of employment legislation, with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Qualifications

• Experience providing generalist HR/People advice to managers and staff.
• Public sector experience or experience in a large/complex organisation.
• Solid understanding of employment legislation and its practical application.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Proven ability to build strong, professional working relationships.
• Comfort working with various HR systems, platforms and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide general People & Capability advice and support to line managers.
• Manage end-to-end processes through the People Hub for staff changes.
• Guide managers on staffing processes and employment-related matters.
• Collaborate with Senior People Advisers across the motu in a hybrid, multi-site setup.

Skills

HR generalist advice

Public sector experience

Employment legislation knowledge

Problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Relationship building

Systems fluency

Job description

Ara Poutama Aotearoa – Department of Corrections is seeking a People Adviser to provide general People & Capability advice to line managers. You will support staff queries and manage staff changes via the People Hub, while collaborating with Senior People Advisers across sites in a hybrid environment.

The role requires HR generalist expertise, public sector experience, and strong knowledge of employment legislation, with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.