Assistant People Advisor

Assistant People Advisor

About the role | Mo te tunga

As the Assistant People Advisor will have a key role in supporting the recruitment and onboarding process, ensuring that candidates and new starters have a positive and welcoming experience. You will also provide support for people related tasks and queries and will often be the first person our people and leaders connect with when they need help.

This role sits within a small team of dedicated HR generalists and specialists who work across a wider range of people related operational process and programmes of work.

Your role will be to manage the administrative and workflow activities to support our people life cycle, including recruitment, managing employment documentation, onboarding, induction, filing, and offboarding.

Other aspects of the role include; support to people programme and projects, maintenance and improvement of people related processes and data, and generating operational reports.

This is a career pathway role, and we are looking for someone who has some relevant HR experience or professional qualification and wants to continue to grow their generalist HR skills and knowledge.

This role has a salary range of $66 - $78K + 3% Kiwisaver contribution

About you | Mou

• Experience and achievement in providing administrative and workflow support within a recruitment or Human Resources team.
• Have a professional or tertiary qualification in Human Resources or are well into the process of gaining a qualification.
• Proven ability to work methodically, pay attention to detail, use initiative in solving problems and know when to seek advice and guidance.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to quickly build great working relationships with a wide range of people.
• Some familiarity and understanding of relevant legislation, procedures and administrative and coordination processes as applicable to the role.
• An adaptable and flexible working style, and willingness to work in a dynamic environment that embraces technology and change.
• Proven ability to maintain discretion, professionalism and integrity at all times.
• High level of technological and computer nous and agility to learn and champion the use of new tools and applications.
• Effective organisation and planning to meet competing deadlines and maintain the quality of services delivered.
• A team player, sharing your knowledge with others and has a passion to learn and take on opportunities to grow.

Mo matou |'About us

• Te Tuapapa Kura Kainga reflects the intention of 'the foundation for a treasured home'. The name comes from the Maori whakatauki (proverb) 'he kurakainga e hokia, he kuratangata e kore e hokia', - 'a treasured home will endure, not so a treasured person'. It carries with it a strong connection to our purpose: he kaingaora, he haporiora - thriving communities where everyone has a place to call home. The importance of ensuring the wellbeing of people within the home, and our connection with the land - acknowledges the generations of people who have always called this place 'home' - and affirms our commitment to delivering for future generations of New Zealanders.

Nga'painga | What we offer

• Flexible working to give work/life balance
• Engaging employee-led people networks that celebrate diversity, provide safe spaces, and encourage thought-leadership
• Close to the railway station, modern office space and cloud -based technology that allows for joined up, cohesive collaboration
• Wellbeing initiatives, tools and courses, and a discounted health insurance scheme
• Open minds - we aren't afraid of change and encourage fresh approaches and ideas from people who want to make a difference
• We work to make sure the aspirations of whanau, hapu and iwi are enabled
• Salaries automatically move up a step on an annual basis

Me pehea te tuku tono | How to apply

• Please click on the APPLY button to be directed to the application page, from here you can upload your CV and cover letter. Please note, while applications close at 5PM 28 April 2025, we will be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.
  
  Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.
  
  For tracking and evaluation purposes, all applications must be submitted via our on-line process. You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be eligible for this position.
  
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