Straight from employers' career sites

Human resources jobs in New Zealand.

174 open roles, 51 posted this week, most paying $108k to $172k a year. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.

  • Human resources2 days ago

    Senior People Partner

    Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand

    Wellington
    $115.5k-$141.8k a yearFull timeSenior

    Building leader relationships · Delivering people advice · Mentoring advisors

    Significant experience partnering with leaders in a complex organisation; strong knowledge of employment relations and New Zealand employment legislation; proven experience leading or supporting complex ER matters, organisational change initiatives and people projects

    Generous leaveRetirement savings
  • Human resources2 days ago

    Senior People Partner

    Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand

    Wellington
    Full time

    Coaching leaders · Advising on people matters · Leading HR projects

    Significant experience partnering with leaders in a complex organisation; strong working knowledge of employment relations and New Zealand employment legislation; experience leading or supporting complex ER matters, organisational change initiatives and people projects

    Generous leaveRetirement savings
  • Human resources2 days ago

    Talent Partner - Customer

    Halter · 201-1000 employees

    A technology company enabling farmers and graziers to run productive and sustainable operations through innovative solutions.

    Auckland
    Full time

    Managing full-cycle recruitment · Building candidate pipelines · Advising hiring managers

    3+ yrs3+ years in talent acquisition; experience building and scaling teams across multiple regions; demonstrated success in high-volume hiring; knowledge of New Zealand employment laws, immigration requirements and compliance

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Human resources2 days ago

    Senior Support Enablement Specialist

    Cin7 · 201-1000 employees

    A fast-growing global software company providing inventory management and supply chain solutions for product sellers.

    Auckland
    $75k-$85k a yearHybridFull timeMid level

    Designing training programs · Delivering onboarding sessions · Monitoring performance trends

    2+ yrs2+ years in team enablement or support analyst role; 1+ years SaaS industry experience; 1-2 years curriculum/training design; data fluency; familiarity with Zendesk; experience with LMS (Docebo); strong presentation and communication skills.

    Generous leave
  • Human resources3 days ago

    Learning Designer

    NZ Ministry of Justice · 5001+ employees

    A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.

    Wellington
    $85.6k-$109.9k a yearOnsiteFull timeContractMid level

    Designing learning materials · Collaborating with stakeholders · Developing e-learning solutions

    Tertiary design qualification or equivalent; experience in learning design with a strong portfolio; expertise in digital, blended and e-learning; proficiency in Articulate Rise, Storyline, Adobe Creative Suite, video editing tools, and LMS; knowledge of adult learning principles and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

  • Human resources3 days ago

    Learning Designer

    NZ Ministry of Justice · 1001-5000 employees

    A government ministry committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of New Zealand.

    Wellington
    $85.6k-$109.9k a yearOnsiteFull timeContractMid level

    Designing learning materials · Collaborating with stakeholders · Applying learning principles

    Tertiary design qualification or equivalent experience; proven learning design experience with portfolio; expertise in digital, blended, and e-learning; proficiency in Articulate Rise/Storyline, Adobe Creative Suite, video editing, LMS; knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

  • Human resources3 days ago

    Senior HR Business Partner

    Alliance Group · 1001-5000 employees

    A values-driven organization in the meat industry focused on developing people and continuous improvement.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Partnering with leaders · Workforce planning · Managing employee relations

    Significant HR business partnering or senior generalist experience; experience leading change and strategic HR initiatives; strong employment relations and NZ employment legislation knowledge; tertiary qualification in HR or related; eligible to work in New Zealand.

    Generous leave
  • Human resources3 days ago
    Wellington
    Full timeSenior

    Facilitating client workshops · Analysing workforce data · Developing organisational strategies

    2+ yrs2–4 years of experience; proven experience in organisational operating models, change management, organisation redesign, learning and development, workforce planning or succession planning; near-native English fluency

  • Human resources2 days ago

    Senior HR Business Partner - 12 month FTC

    KPMG New Zealand · 1001-5000 employees

    A professional services firm providing audit, tax, and advisory services, committed to fueling prosperity in New Zealand.

    Auckland+1 more
    $152.5k-$170k a yearHybridContractSenior

    Partnering with executives · Shaping people strategies · Leading HR initiatives

    Proven experience in senior HR business partnering or strategic HR advisory, ideally in complex professional services; strong commercial acumen; knowledge of New Zealand employment legislation; ability to use people data and influence senior executives.

    Parental leaveGenerous leaveRetirement savings
  • Human resources3 days ago

    Senior Human Resources Advisor (6108446)

    New Zealand Police · 5001+ employees

    The lead agency responsible for preventing crime and enhancing community safety in New Zealand.

    Hamilton, Waikato
    $111.5k-$129.3k a yearOnsiteFull timeTemporaryMid level

    Providing HR advice · Managing employment relations · Supporting managers

    Must be NZ citizen or permanent resident; relevant tertiary qualification and/or contemporary work experience; ability to meet Police vetting and reference checks; experience managing complex ER matters.

  • Human resources3 days ago

    Learning Programme Lead - Banker Capability

    Westpac New Zealand · 1001-5000 employees

    A New Zealand bank focused on building a fairer and stronger New Zealand for its people, customers, and communities.

    Auckland
    Full time

    Designing learning experiences · Facilitating learning programmes · Evaluating learner outcomes

    Experience designing and delivering learning in a corporate environment

  • Human resources3 days ago
    Auckland
    Full time

    Building rewards databases · Delivering client solutions · Coordinating regional initiatives

    4+ yrsFluent in English; bachelor’s degree or equivalent

  • Human resources3 days ago

    Data & AI Workforce & Performance Manager

    IAG New Zealand Limited · 5001+ employees

    The largest general insurance group in Australia and New Zealand, helping people and businesses manage risk.

    Auckland+2 more
    $154.6k-$231.8k a yearHybridFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading workforce planning · Managing performance · Developing talent

    Experience leading people in agile, product, technology, data, AI, digital or transformation environments; strong workforce planning and resource allocation; proven coaching and performance management; ability to influence leaders and operate in matrix environments.

    Parental leaveGenerous leaveRetirement savingsStudy support
  • Human resources3 days ago

    HR Business Partner

    Ravensdown · 201-1000 employees

    A New Zealand co-operative combining science, technology and practical expertise to help farmers achieve better outcomes.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Partnering with business · Managing employment relations · Supporting change

    Strong practical HR advisory or business partnering experience; knowledge of New Zealand employment legislation; experience with performance management and organisational change; confidence using HR systems and technology; pre-employment drug and alcohol test required.

    Retirement savings
  • Human resources3 days ago

    Talent Partner

    Ravensdown · 201-1000 employees

    A New Zealand co-operative combining science, technology and practical expertise to help farmers achieve better outcomes.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    OnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Leading recruitment · Building relationships · Developing talent pipelines

    Significant recruitment experience (in-house or agency), strong sourcing and assessment skills, confidence managing competing priorities, understanding of HR practices and employment legislation, and strong relationship-building skills.

    Retirement savings
  • Human resources4 days ago
    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full timeManages people

    Driving learning strategy · Leading the L&D team · Partnering with senior leaders

    L&D leadership experience; track record designing and delivering capability strategies

    Parental leave
  • Human resources3 days ago

    P&C BP - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

    Fonterra · 5001+ employees

    A dairy manufacturing company operating in New Zealand.

    Auckland
    HybridFull timeContractMid level

    Workforce planning · Coaching leaders · Designing people solutions

    Proven HR generalist and business partnering experience, strategic workforce planning at scale, data-driven and outcomes-focused, strong relationship building and influencing skills.

  • Human resources5 days ago

    Talent Acquisition Consultant

    Auckland Council · 1001-5000 employees

    A local government council providing planning and resource consent services for the Auckland region.

    Auckland
    HybridFull timeContractMid level

    Sourcing talent · Partnering with leaders · Managing recruitment

    Experienced recruiter with strong technology recruitment experience, end-to-end recruitment skills, proactive sourcing, stakeholder engagement, and ability to advise leaders on recruitment best practice.

    Retirement savings
  • Human resources4 days ago

    HR Business Partner

    Airways New Zealand

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full time

    Providing HR advice · Partnering with executives · Delivering project work

    Experience as an HR Business Partner or Consultant, including strong employment relations and change management; exposure to a unionised environment; understanding of New Zealand employment law; legally eligible to work in New Zealand

  • Human resources4 days ago
    Wellington
    TemporarySenior

    Monitoring HR inbox · Drafting employment documents · Liaising with payroll

    1+ yrPractical experience in HR administration, coordination or a related HR advisory role; experience drafting employment documentation and handling shared HR inboxes or ticketing requests; available to start immediately and complete the contract through Christmas

  • Human resources4 days ago

    P&C BP - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

    Fonterra · 5001+ employees

    A dairy manufacturing company operating in New Zealand.

    Auckland
    ContractSenior

    Leading workforce planning · Coaching senior leaders · Designing people solutions

    Strong generalist HR background; proven business partnering experience; experience in strategic workforce planning at scale; track record designing and delivering end-to-end strategies in large organisations

  • Human resources3 days ago

    Manager, Strategic People Policy

    New Zealand Defence Force · 5001+ employees

    A government agency responsible for New Zealand's defence and military capabilities.

    Wellington
    $138.1k-$160.2k a yearOnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading policy development · Managing teams · Advising stakeholders

    Significant experience leading policy development in a complex organisation; proven team leadership; strong stakeholder engagement; understanding of Machinery of Government; relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent; must meet NZDF security clearance citizenship and residency criteria.

    Retirement savings
  • Human resources4 days ago

    People & Culture Business Partner

    Beca · 1001-5000 employees

    An employee-owned consulting firm that develops and delivers solutions for clients, focusing on sustainability, innovation, and digital technologies.

    Auckland
    Full time

    Partnering with leaders · Managing people initiatives · Coaching leaders

    Strong generalist HR background; track record partnering with leaders in a complex environment; knowledge of New Zealand employment legislation; experience managing complex employee relations, organisational change, and leadership coaching

  • Human resources5 days ago

    People and Culture Advisor

    Whitecliffe · 51-200 employees

    A leading art, design, IT and fashion school in Aotearoa, turning creativity into a career since 1984.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeEntry level

    Managing recruitment processes · Supporting employee wellbeing · Maintaining HR records

    Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or related field; strong attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS; ability to handle confidential information.

  • Human resources5 days ago

    Supply Chain Learning & Development Manager

    Foodstuffs South Island Limited · 5001+ employees

    A supermarket brand operating in New Zealand, part of Foodstuffs South Island.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading learning strategy · Developing team capability · Partnering with leaders

    Significant experience leading an L&D team in a large operational environment, proven senior leadership partnering, strong track record developing long-term L&D strategies, analytical capability.

    Parental leave
  • Human resources5 days ago

    Unit People & Culture Manager

    IKEA · 5001+ employees

    A global home furnishing retailer known for its ready-to-assemble furniture and modern designs.

    Auckland
    ContractManages people

    Advising on people strategy · Leading the P&C team · Managing workforce budgets

    3+ yrsExperience delivering people practices, policies and strategies; experience developing people and organisations; ability to interpret and apply employment relations legislation; experience influencing and coaching leaders

  • Human resources5 days ago

    Human Resources Advisor

    Tait Communications · 201-1000 employees

    A global leader in critical communications, designing and supporting networks for public safety, transportation, and utility customers.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Providing HR advice · Supporting employment relations · Improving HR processes

    4+ yrs4-5 years HR advisory or generalist experience; sound employment relations case support; knowledge of New Zealand employment legislation; strong communication and professionalism; experience with HR systems and documentation.

    Generous leave
  • Human resources5 days ago
    Wanaka, Otago
    Full time

    Advising leaders · Managing employee relations · Supporting seasonal recruitment

    Generalist HR or advisory experience; employee relations capability including investigations, disciplinary processes and performance management; knowledge of New Zealand employment legislation

About human resources jobs in New Zealand

There are 174 roles open for human resources jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 51 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

Of these, 155 full time, 5 part time and 19 hybrid or remote.

Where the ad shows a salary, most pay $108k to $172k a year.

Most are in Auckland (89), Wellington (37) and Canterbury (17).

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How many human resources jobs in New Zealand are there right now?

There are 174 roles open for human resources jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 51 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

How much do human resources jobs in New Zealand pay?

Where the ad shows a salary, most human resources jobs in New Zealand pay $108k to $172k a year. Not every ad shows one, so check each job, and use the Salary filter to see only the ones that do.

Where are most human resources jobs in New Zealand?

Right now, most are in Auckland (89), Wellington (37) and Canterbury (17). Open a region to see its human resources jobs.

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