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173 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.
Leading transformation engagements · Advising senior executives · Developing team members
15+ yrs15+ years’ relevant experience in organisation/workforce transformation or related fields; experience leading complex people, workforce or organisation programmes; knowledge of at least two listed workforce areas; commercial experience; experience leading and developing teams
Xero · 5001+ employees
A global software company providing cloud-based accounting tools for small businesses.
Prioritising systems roadmap · Guiding specialist team · Improving employee self-service
Knowledge of HRIS platforms, payroll systems and the wider HR technology landscape; experience working with technical or IT teams as a business or product owner; experience rolling out systems and processes to varied user groups
Fonterra · 5001+ employees
A dairy manufacturing company operating in New Zealand.
Sourcing and screening talent · Managing recruitment activity · Building talent pipelines
Hands-on end-to-end recruitment experience; experience managing multiple live vacancies and candidate pipelines simultaneously
Tait Communications · 201-1000 employees
A global leader in critical communications, designing and supporting networks for public safety, transportation, and utility customers.
Advising managers · Supporting employment processes · Administering HR systems
4+ yrsAround 4–5 years’ broad HR advisory or generalist experience; experience supporting employment relations cases; good understanding of New Zealand employment legislation and processes; experience using HR systems and preparing employment documentation
Identifying capability gaps · Designing learning programmes · Facilitating training sessions
5+ yrsAt least five years’ relevant experience; relevant tertiary qualification; experience identifying learning needs and developing solutions; experience with Learning Management Systems and digital learning tools; experience building trust and handling sensitive information
Growing leadership offerings · Building client relationships · Designing leadership programmes
7+ yrs7–10 years’ experience at Manager level; strong networks and credibility within clinical communities; experience translating clinical workforce needs into leadership development solutions; understanding of the wider health sector and Te Tiriti o Waitangi; experience in business development, partnership management, proposal writing and contract negotiation
Delivering client solutions · Overseeing project workstreams · Mentoring junior staff
7+ yrs7-10 years’ experience for Managers; 10-15 years’ experience for Associate Directors
Leading complex employee relations · Coaching and influencing leaders · Guiding organisational change
Substantial senior-level HR advisory experience; complex employee relations and organisational change experience; experience in geographically dispersed, multi-site or operationally complex businesses; strong understanding of New Zealand employment legislation; experience supporting New Zealand immigration processes
IKEA · 5001+ employees
A global home furnishing retailer known for its ready-to-assemble furniture and modern designs.
Leading P&C team · Advising business partners · Managing staff costs
3+ yrsMinimum 3 years HR leadership or equivalent senior management experience; proven people development and business partnering; ability to interpret employment relations legislation; availability for rotating roster including day/evening and weekend shifts; pre-employment MOJ check required.
Rocket Lab · 1001-5000 employees
An end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems.
Managing recruitment · Partnering with hiring managers · Improving hiring processes
1+ yr1-2 years recruitment experience in agency or in-house; experience in fast-paced environment; strong sourcing and candidate engagement skills; ability to manage multiple vacancies; excellent communication and organizational skills.
Rocket Lab Corporation · 1001-5000 employees
An end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems.
Managing recruitment · Partnering with hiring managers · Delivering candidate experience
1+ yr1-2 years recruitment experience in agency or in-house; experience in fast-paced environment; strong sourcing and candidate engagement skills; excellent organizational and communication skills; exposure to technical or operational hiring advantageous.
Providing HR advice · Supporting case management · Contributing to people projects
Experience in HR practices and processes; applying NZ employment legislation; supporting performance management, employee relations, people data and reporting, HR projects and cyclical people processes
Fonterra · 5001+ employees
A dairy manufacturing company operating in New Zealand.
Consulting on people solutions · Supporting culture initiatives · Advising HR matters
No explicit requirements stated.
Providing employee relations advice · Managing complex cases · Representing at mediation
5+ yrs5–8+ years employee relations or employment law experience; mediation expertise
QBE Insurance
Sourcing candidates · Screening candidates · Managing talent pipelines
Recruitment, sourcing or research experience; experience conducting competency-based candidate interviews; tertiary qualification or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience
QBE Insurance (Australia) Limited · 5001+ employees
An international insurer providing risk solutions and insurance products.
Sourcing candidates · Screening candidates · Building talent pipelines
Relevant recruitment, sourcing or research experience; competency-based interviewing; advanced sourcing methods; talent pipeline development; tertiary qualification or equivalent; must complete work rights, police and credit checks.
DMS Progrowers Ltd
Welcoming new starters · Checking staffing levels · Resolving attendance queries
Humankind
Leading complex ER matters · Guiding client restructures · Advising client leaders
Deep expertise in NZ employment relations and employment law; senior-level ER advisory experience across all areas of ER; proven experience leading significant end-to-end restructures
IAG New Zealand Limited · 5001+ employees
The largest general insurance group in Australia and New Zealand, helping people and businesses manage risk.
Providing employee relations advice · Managing complex cases · Coaching leaders
5+ yrs5-8+ years employee relations or employment law experience; proven ability to translate complex issues, coach leaders, and manage cases; mediation expertise; strategic mindset; ability to work autonomously and collaboratively.
Reserve Bank of New Zealand · 201-1000 employees
The central bank of New Zealand, guardian of the financial ecosystem, enabling economic wellbeing and prosperity.
Leading culture portfolios · Advising leaders · Designing initiatives
Experience leading culture/capability programmes, using data and insights, designing initiatives in complex organizations, advising leaders, knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience.
Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC) · 1001-5000 employees
A farmer-owned co-operative supporting herd improvement in New Zealand's dairy sector for over 115 years.
Partnering with leaders · Delivering learning initiatives · Designing development solutions
Experience in Learning & Development or Organisational Development; strong facilitation, instructional design, stakeholder management, and communication skills; ability to manage multiple priorities.
HelloFresh · 5001+ employees
A global food solutions group and the world's leading meal kit company, active in 18 countries across 3 continents.
Implementing HR strategies · Coaching managers · Coordinating recruitment
3+ yrsMinimum 3 years' HR and recruitment experience in a warehouse, FMCG, or manufacturing environment; knowledge of NZ employment relations and local labour legislation; relevant Human Resources degree or equivalent qualification; proficiency in Google Workspace
EY · 5001+ employees
A global professional services firm providing consulting, assurance, tax, and transaction services.
Leading transformation projects · Designing people solutions · Developing client relationships
Extensive experience in change management, HR transformation and talent strategy; strong consulting background with proven ability to build client relationships and deliver commercially focused outcomes
EY · 5001+ employees
A global professional services firm providing consulting, assurance, tax, and transaction services.
Delivering client projects · Analysing workforce data · Leading project teams
ZURU · 1001-5000 employees
A global company disrupting industries through radical innovation and automation across toys, consumer goods, and construction.
Leading global TA strategy · Redesigning recruitment operations · Building sourcing pipelines
Experience leading Talent Acquisition at scale across multiple countries; experience redesigning TA function operations; strong command of TA data, reporting and forecasting; experience coaching hiring managers; willingness to travel to China regularly
Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment · 5001+ employees
A New Zealand government ministry that creates a resilient and high-performing economy, including managing immigration.
Processing time records · Resolving discrepancies · Supporting payroll
Experience in payroll, time and attendance, rostering, or workforce administration; knowledge of NZ payroll legislation including Holidays Act; strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy; customer-focused; SAP experience an advantage.
Amisfield · 11-50 employees
A restaurant at Jack's Point Golf Course offering high-quality dining in a scenic New Zealand location.
Coordinating recruitment · Preparing employment documents · Maintaining HR records
Excellent organization, attention to detail, proactive approach, strong communication, discretion, and confidence using Microsoft Office and spreadsheets. Previous recruitment or HR administration experience beneficial.
U.S. Department of State · 5001+ employees
A U.S. government department managing diplomatic missions and security operations.
Administering personnel actions · Managing HR data · Coordinating training programs
3+ yrsTwo years of college studies, three years HR or administrative experience, good working knowledge of local labor laws, Microsoft Office proficiency, strong writing and communication skills, and ability to obtain a security certificate.
Bunnings · 5001+ employees
A leading retailer of home improvement and lifestyle products in Australia and New Zealand.
Coaching leaders · Supporting workforce priorities · Managing employee relations
Experience in HR or People & Culture advisory or business partnering; knowledge of New Zealand employment legislation; experience supporting employee relations and performance matters; strong communication and relationship-building skills; current driver's licence; HR, Business, Law or related qualification desirable.
Auckland Airport · 201-1000 employees
A gateway to Aotearoa, welcoming travellers and connecting businesses, with a focus on safe and reliable airport operations.
Designing eLearning · Developing learning content · Facilitating training
Proven instructional design and eLearning development experience; Articulate Storyline proficiency; video editing with Camtasia; Microsoft Office; strong communication and facilitation skills; portfolio required.
There are 173 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, 154 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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There are 173 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.
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.
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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