People Advisor (12 months fixed-term)

Te Kaunihera aa Takiwaa o Waikato (Waikato District Council) serves a large and diverse area, key towns include Raglan, Huntly, Ngaaruawaahia, Tuakau and Te Kauwhata. Smaller settlements include Gordonton, Matangi, Tamahere, Meremere, Port Waikato and Pookeno.

Our Head office in Ngaaruawaahia is an open plan hot desking environment, it includes a collab space as well as unique areas to work or meet with colleagues, Waikato River walks and the chance to hit the Hakarimatas on your lunch break. We also have an onsite cafeteria, free parking and work-life balance.

The Waikato district and Te Kaunihera aa Takiwaa o Waikato have much to offer. We prioritise the well-being of our employees and have cultivated an environment of hard work, respect, trust, empathy, and support.

Due to an internal promotion, we have an opportunity for a Fixed Term People Advisor to join our People Team. Our People Advisors are the first point of contact for any HR-related queries from people leaders & employees, and support our people leaders to work within our processes and systems to support their teams in the best possible way.

As our People Advisor, you will:

• Act as a trusted advisor to the Executive and People Leaders
• Coach, advise and facilitate the development of everyday leadership capability to empower our leaders to provide a great employee experience.
• Support the annual remuneration review and any requests for job-sizing
• Work with the People Business Partner to deliver the People Plan for business unit/s and any relevant change projects that may be required.
• Be collaborating with the wider People & Capability Team, as well as other teams across Council to ensure processes, governance and frameworks are considered and worked in line with.
• Deliver clear advice and support with employment relations matters.
• And so much more, as no two days are ever the same in the People Team!

You will bring to the role:

• A can-do attitude, and an ability to embrace change.
• A team player mindset with a willingness to give and receive feedback in a constructive manner
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in HR, with at least 3 years operating at an advisory level.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing people processes and practices.
• A commitment to Zero Harm and keeping yourself and others in the workplace safe.
• An understanding of, or the desire to learn about, te ao Maaori and tikanga.
• Knowledge, or a willingness to gain an appreciation, of te Tiriti o Waitangi and Te Ture Whaimana.

Why join our team?

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We welcome applicants who are keen on rolling up their sleeves and helping to bring this to life. We ensure all parts of our recruitment and employment processes are carried out without discrimination. Our applicants do need to have existing rights to work in Aotearoa/New Zealand.

Additional Information

Location: Ngaaruawaahia

Hours of work: 40 Hours per week

We have a strong safety culture and as part of this our preferred candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment screening which includes a medical, alcohol and drug testing.

Submit your application today!

Application closing date: Friday, 25th July 2025 at 9:00am.

To apply for this job, please go online to http://www.joinourteam.co.nz and enter the job code 36553TM