HR Advisor (People Experience)

• Fixed term full time position until 18 December 2026

• Auckland

• Salary band: $87,379.71 - $98,541.35 (this will be pro-rated for the fixed term period)

• Supportive Manager + Truly Diverse and Caring Team + Meaningful Work

He kōrero mō mātou | About Us

Ka Puta Ka Ora Emerge Aotearoa is a national provider of mental health, addiction, disability, offender rehabilitation, wellbeing and housing services across Aotearoa. We are committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and embedding Māori values and perspectives into the way we work. Our values — Whakawhanaunga, Manaakitanga, Ako and Whakamana - guide how we support tangata whaiora, whānau and each other. With more than 1500 kaimahi across the motu, we are proud to be a for‑purpose organisation focused on making a real difference in our communities.

We believe in uplifting our people so they can uplift the tangata whaiora and whānau we serve.

He kōrero mō te tūranga | The Role

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for People Advisors to join our People Experience team.

Reporting to the National Manager People Partnering & Advisory, you will work closely with the team and our stakeholders to add value in many aspects of HR, including:

• Provide expert HR advice on various people matters.

• Handle employment relations cases (e.g., disciplinary matters, performance management, investigations).

• Offer generalist HR support and lead HR processes.

• Support people projects and cyclical initiatives.

• Build positive relationships and influence stakeholders.

• Demonstrate strong knowledge of New Zealand employment law.

He kōrero mōu | About You

We're looking for someone who brings:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related discipline

• 2 - 3 years’ experience in a generalist HR role, ideally at Advisor or project level

• Applied knowledge of New Zealand employment legislation and HR best practice

• Experience supporting employment relations processes, including performance management and disciplinary matters

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trusted relationships

• Proactive, well‑organised and detail‑focused, with confidence using HR systems and digital tools

Ko tā mātou mahi | We Offer

• Access to extensive wellbeing support - counselling, budgeting advice, coaching services, mental health workshops, and more

• Discounts with Southern Cross Health, PB Tech, Harvey Norman, Anytime Fitness and other partners

• Generous leave options including wellbeing, cultural, and study leave

• Ongoing development opportunities to support your growth

• A workplace that lives its values and honours Te Tiriti o Waitangi

• The chance to grow in one of Aotearoa’s largest for‑purpose organisations

Added 3 June 2026