People Advisor

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Te Tūranga | About the role

We’re looking for a People Advisor to join our People, Performance & Culture (PPC) team and help us deliver great outcomes for our people and our organisation.

What you’ll be doing

As a People Advisor, you’ll be the go-to person for people leaders and staff who need advice and support on all things HR. You’ll build trusted relationships across the organisation and provide clear, consistent guidance on our policies, processes, and programmes.

You’ll work closely with our Business Partners and specialists to:

• Provide generalist HR advice and support to people leaders and staff
• Help resolve workplace issues and support positive employee relations
• Assist with employee engagement and development initiatives
• Support job evaluations and ensure accurate HR data and metrics

Ngā Pukenga | What you’ll need to succeed

We’re looking for someone who is approachable, solutions-focused, and confident working across a wide range of HR topics. You’ll also bring:

• A tertiary qualification in HR, Business, or a related field
• At least 3 years’ experience in a generalist HR role
• A good understanding of current employment legislation
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Tō Tātou Kaunihera | About Tauranga City Council

Tauranga City Council is one of Tauranga’s largest employers, and we are always looking to attract great talent to join our driven, passionate, and community-focused team.

We always strive to ensure that you feel valued and supported in the workplace.

To highlight that our people are our greatest asset, we offer a wide range of benefits that include 5 weeks annual leave, flexible hours and work from home options, as well as career development opportunities.

You can find out more about working at Tauranga City Council here.

Te Tukanga | How to apply

If you want to be part of an energetic, fun, and supportive team, then we'd love to hear from you. For more information, please contact Ayla Low at ayla.low@tauranga.govt.nz

Please note we will not be accepting applications via email. If you wish to apply, please click ‘Apply’ at the bottom of this page and follow the link.

Applications will close Friday 26th Sept

We’re committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those living with disabilities.
If you need any support or adjustments to take part in our recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@tauranga.govt.nz

• You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.
• Tauranga City Council does not accept unsolicited contact or applications from recruitment agencies. We will not pay fees or commissions related to unsolicited contact.

Job Description: People Advisor