Straight from employers' career sites

Human resources jobs in New Zealand.

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.

  • Human resources9 days ago

    People Business Partner / HRBP

    Ando Insurance Group · 201-1000 employees

    An insurer challenging the status quo, offering hybrid working and a modern office environment.

    Auckland
    HybridContractMid level

    Coaching leaders · Building relationships · Supporting change

    Solid HR Business Partner or senior HR generalist experience, experience supporting leaders through change, strong employee relations judgement and NZ employment law knowledge, ability to build trust and influence leaders.

  • Human resources9 days ago

    HR Systems Partner

    The Warehouse Group · 5001+ employees

    New Zealand's largest general merchandise retailer across The Warehouse, Warehouse Stationery, and Noel Leeming.

    Auckland
    HybridFull timeMid level

    Supporting HR systems · Troubleshooting issues · Delivering improvements

    Strong experience with enterprise HRIS/HCM platforms, ideally Oracle Fusion HCM; understanding of HR systems, processes and data; experience resolving complex systems/integration issues; system configuration, testing, UAT; ability to translate business needs into system requirements.

  • Human resources10 days ago

    Senior People and Capability Advisor

    Perpetual Guardian · 51-200 employees

    A financial services company providing trustee and investment management services.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeContractSenior

    Providing HR advice · Managing recruitment · Handling employment relations

    4+ yrs4+ years generalist HR/HR advisory experience; essential employment relations and recruitment experience; knowledge of New Zealand employment legislation; legally entitled to work in New Zealand.

  • Human resources10 days ago

    Human Resources Manager

    Four Points by Sheraton Auckland · 5001+ employees

    A luxury hotel brand within Marriott International, offering exceptional guest experiences and holistic well-being.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Leading HR functions · Managing recruitment · Driving engagement

    Lead HR functions per Marriott standards and local legislation; manage recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, training, compensation, and HR systems; champion culture and wellbeing.

  • Human resources12 days ago

    Organisational Development Lead

    Environmental Protection Authority · 201-1000 employees

    Aotearoa New Zealand's independent environmental regulator, protecting the environment, economy, and people.

    Wellington
    $126.7k-$190.1k a yearHybridFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading OD programmes · Coaching advisors · Improving organisational effectiveness

    5+ yrs5+ years senior organisational development experience, proven leadership in OD initiatives, expertise in talent management and succession planning, strong facilitation and stakeholder skills, knowledge of NZ employment legislation, and experience with complex programmes.

    Generous leave
  • Human resources11 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
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Designing learning experiences · Delivering blended learning · Partnering with business teams

    Experienced learning professional with corporate learning design and delivery experience, banking or financial services experience, strong facilitation skills, understanding of adult learning principles, and strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

  • Human resources11 days ago

    HR Advisor

    Archway Recruitment

    Wellington
    Contract

    Advising people leaders · Supporting employee relations · Contributing HR initiatives

  • Human resources11 days ago
    Wellington
    Full timeMid level

    Managing recruitment · Sourcing candidates · Building talent pipelines

    2+ yrs2–3+ years’ Talent Acquisition or internal recruitment experience; end-to-end recruitment lifecycle experience; confident using LinkedIn Recruiter; experience partnering with hiring managers and senior stakeholders; experience building talent pools and candidate pipelines

  • Human resources11 days ago

    P&C Business Partner - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

    Fonterra · 5001+ employees

    A dairy manufacturing company operating in New Zealand.

    Reporoa, Bay of Plenty
    ContractSenior

    Embedding workforce planning · Leading change programmes · Partnering with leaders

    Experience partnering with leaders to drive change; track record designing and delivering end-to-end strategies in large organisations; experience leading culture transformation in unionised environments; current full New Zealand driver's licence

  • Human resources11 days ago

    Legal Recruitment Consultant

    Stellar Recruitment

    Auckland
    Full timeSenior

    Managing recruitment assignments · Building client relationships · Interviewing legal professionals

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Human resources11 days ago
    Auckland
    Full timeSenior

    Building temporary recruitment desk · Supplying temporary healthcare staff · Coordinating bookings and rosters

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Human resources11 days ago
    Auckland
    Full timeEntry level

    Managing employee accounts · Coordinating employee lifecycle processes · Maintaining employee records

    Bachelor's degree in a listed or related field; strong communication skills in English and Mandarin; proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR systems

  • Human resources10 days ago

    P&C Business Partner - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

    Fonterra · 5001+ employees

    A dairy manufacturing company operating in New Zealand.

    Hamilton, Waikato+2 more
    HybridFull timeContractMid level

    Partnering with leaders · Driving change · Embedding workforce planning

    Proven experience partnering with leaders to drive change in large organisations, leading culture transformation in unionised environments, and holding a current full New Zealand driver's licence with willingness to travel regularly.

  • Human resources11 days ago

    People Experience Lead

    Partly · 51-200 employees

    A company building AI infrastructure to make anything repairable, starting with the automotive market.

    Auckland+1 more
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Coaching people leaders · Running people programs · Owning employee lifecycle

    Senior-level HR business partnering experience, data-driven, coaching leaders, high-performance culture, international employment experience across NZ, UK, US preferred.

    Relocation supportParental leaveGenerous leave
  • Human resources11 days ago

    Senior People & Culture Business Partner

    Goodman Fielder · 1001-5000 employees

    A leading FMCG company with iconic brands, offering career growth and development.

    Auckland
    HybridFull timeSenior

    Partnering with leaders · Driving people strategy · Leading organizational change

    Extensive senior P&C business partner experience, strong commercial mindset, workforce planning and organizational design expertise, proven change leadership, data-driven and AI confident, knowledgeable in New Zealand employment law.

  • Human resources12 days ago

    Senior Adviser Case Management

    Rio Tinto · 5001+ employees

    A leading global mining and materials company producing iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials.

    Invercargill, Southland
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Managing employee relations cases · Conducting workplace investigations · Preparing case documentation

    Demonstrated experience in employee relations, People Operations, workplace investigations or case management; strong knowledge of employment legislation and disciplinary procedures; ability to manage low to moderate complexity cases; strong investigation and documentation skills.

    Parental leaveGenerous leaveRetirement savingsStudy support
  • Human resources12 days ago

    Workforce Systems Support Specialist

    Te Whatu Ora · 5001+ employees

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

    Bay of Plenty
    OnsiteFull timeContractMid level

    Supporting system users · Responding to queries · Improving processes

    3+ yrsRelevant qualification and/or 3+ years experience in workforce systems, payroll, or rostering; experience with award interpretation and workforce management; strong Microsoft Office skills; excellent communication and customer support skills.

  • Human resources12 days ago

    Training Manager

    Abbott Laboratories · 5001+ employees

    A global healthcare leader creating breakthrough science to improve people's health.

    Pokeno, Waikato
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Managing training programs · Overseeing competency management · Driving continuous improvement

    5+ yrsBachelor's degree or Level 7 in HR, L&D, adult education, organisational development, business, food technology, manufacturing or related; 5+ years in training/L&D leadership; experience in regulated manufacturing; LMS management; food safety and quality knowledge.

  • Human resources12 days ago

    Recruitment Advisor

    Earth Sciences New Zealand · 201-1000 employees

    Aotearoa New Zealand's earth and energy science organisation supporting resilient communities and sustainable environments.

    Wellington
    $70k-$100k a yearOnsiteFull timeEntry level

    Partnering with hiring managers · Coordinating recruitment processes · Preparing employment offers

    Experience in a people-facing or HR-related role; ability to partner with leaders, manage expectations, and coordinate recruitment; experience with an applicant tracking system or HRIS or relevant tertiary qualification helpful.

    Generous leave
  • Human resources12 days ago

    Capability Lead

    Ryman Healthcare

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full timeManages people

    Designing capability frameworks · Embedding workplace learning · Evaluating learning outcomes

    Experience leading organisational capability, workforce development or leadership development that delivered measurable business outcomes

    Generous leave
  • Human resources12 days ago
    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full time

    Identifying capability needs · Designing learning solutions · Measuring learning effectiveness

    Experience in capability development, learning design, workforce development, organisational learning or a related field; experience applying adult learning principles, instructional design methodologies and blended learning approaches

    Generous leave
  • Human resources12 days ago
    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full timeManages people

    Leading capability programmes · Developing compliance frameworks · Evaluating workforce insights

    Experience leading workforce capability, learning and development, organisational development, healthcare education, or operational excellence initiatives in a large and complex environment; experience designing and implementing capability frameworks, learning strategies, or workforce development programmes

    Generous leave
  • Human resources12 days ago

    Human Resources Director, New Zealand

    DKSH · 5001+ employees

    A trusted partner connecting people with exceptional products, services, and insights to drive growth across Asia and beyond.

    Auckland
    Full timeSeniorManages people

    Leading HR strategy · Managing talent acquisition · Developing workforce plans

    Up to 10 years' experience in a similar HR leadership role; experience in a multinational corporation and matrixed organization; experience developing and implementing HR strategies; strong knowledge of New Zealand employment law; experience managing formal and informal grievances

  • Human resources12 days ago

    Training Manager

    Abbott · 5001+ employees

    A global healthcare leader creating breakthrough science to improve people's health.

    Pokeno, Waikato
    Full timeManages people

    Managing training programs · Maintaining training records · Developing capability plans

    5+ yrsBachelor’s degree or Level 7 equivalent in a related discipline; minimum 5 years’ training, learning and development, capability, or organisational development leadership experience; experience in dairy, food, FMCG, or regulated manufacturing

  • Human resources12 days ago

    Senior Adviser Case Management

    Rio Tinto · 5001+ employees

    A leading global mining and materials company producing iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials.

    Invercargill, Southland
    Full time

    Managing conduct matters · Conducting workplace investigations · Maintaining case records

    Experience in employee relations, People Operations, workplace investigations or case management in an operational environment; working knowledge of employee relations processes, disciplinary procedures and relevant employment legislation or industrial relations obligations

    Generous leaveStudy support
  • Human resources12 days ago

    Early Careers Advisor

    PwC New Zealand

    Auckland
    Full timeMid level

    Coordinating recruitment campaigns · Sourcing early-career candidates · Managing scholarship programmes

    1+ yr1–2 years’ relevant experience in student careers, recruitment, human resources or a related field

  • Human resources12 days ago

    General Manager - People

    Niche Recruitment

    Auckland
    Full timeSeniorManages people

    Leading people strategy · Developing workforce capability · Embedding equitable practices

    Significant experience leading and developing a People and Capability function; experience shaping people strategy, organisational development, workforce planning and organisational change; strong employment relations expertise; relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent professional experience

  • Human resources12 days ago

    Early Careers Advisor

    PwC · 1001-5000 employees

    A global professional services firm building trust in society and solving important problems.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeContractEntry level

    Supporting recruitment campaigns · Sourcing candidates · Coordinating interviews

    1+ yr1-2 years relevant experience in student careers, recruitment, HR or related field; strong communication, organization, and technology skills; degree in Commerce, Business or related field preferred; Workday experience preferred.

  • Human resources12 days ago

    Talent Advisor

    Reserve Bank of New Zealand · 201-1000 employees

    The central bank of New Zealand, guardian of the financial ecosystem, enabling economic wellbeing and prosperity.

    Auckland
    $92.0k-$106.3k a yearOnsiteFull timeMid level

    Partnering with hiring managers · Delivering end-to-end recruitment · Providing recruitment advice

    Proven end-to-end recruitment experience in a professional environment; ability to build trust and influence; knowledge of recruitment best practice; strong organization and judgement; proactive communication; Workday experience advantageous; regular travel to Wellington.

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Human resources12 days ago
    Auckland
    Full time

    Recruiting technology talent · Winning new business · Presenting talent solutions

    Experience recruiting across digital and technology; proven track record in winning business

About human resources jobs in New Zealand

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.

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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