HR Advisor (Fixed Term)

Published: 6 January 2025

HR Advisor (Fixed Term until October 2025) 

Te whakapakari tahi i tō tātau Taiao – Enhancing our environment together. 

Our vision is a healthy environment and a resilient and prosperous community. 

About The opportunity | Ko te āheinga: 

We have an exciting opening for a Fixed Term (until October 2025) full time human resources practitioner to join our team as a HR Advisor, covering parental leave. This is a diverse role where you will actively partner with our organisation to develop, advise, and support people leaders across the full spectrum of human resources. This fantastic opportunity will allow you to bring your advisory talents and play a key role in optimising Council’s employee experience though supporting workforce performance, enhancing employee engagement, and upskilling and empowering our people. You will work collaboratively across Council to deliver practical HR solutions in an organisation dedicated to the sustainable management of our precious natural resources. 

About you | E pā ana ki a koe: 

You will bring specialist expertise across key HR functions, including recruitment, people solutions, employment relations, performance management and more! You are a committed professional, driven by a passion for delivering exceptional service and creating positive change. Our team is high-performing, supportive, and fosters a culture of collaboration and positivity. During busy periods, we come together to support each other, ensuring the best outcomes for our people. To succeed here, you’ll need to be a motivated and solutions-focused professional who values open and honest communication with colleagues. We understand that HR can have its challenges, but with a strong, supportive team around you, those challenges become opportunities to learn and excel.

Alongside your stellar personality, you will also show: 

• Courage, initiative, and innovative thinking
• Collaborative approach, aligned with shared goals
• Resilience and emotional intelligence to handle challenges
• Open to learning, development, and teamwork
• Professional, with integrity and confidentiality
• Strong coordination, influencing, and negotiation skills.

A tertiary degree in HR or a related field and strong knowledge of HR compliance and relevant legislation (e.g., Employment Relations Act) are essential. 

What we offer | Nga huanga mōu: 

The salary range for this role is between $91,890 to $105,061 and will depend on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. This is a fixed term role covering parental leave and is anticipated to complete in October 2025. This is a highly motivated team that you will be joining, offering an opportunity to experience working within local government and supporting a diverse workforce of talented professionals. Other benefits of working for our team include flexible working options to support work/life balance, and a strong commitment to developing and upskilling people within a supportive working environment.  

Benefits of working for our team include flexible working options to support work/life balance, retailer discounts and more.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment. We recognise that collaborative and innovative organisations depend on having a workforce made up from a diverse range of perspectives and experiences. We're all about excellence, and we encourage open communication – if you need any specific support, just let us know! Our main goal is to empower each person to share their unique talents to contribute to the outcomes for our community. This commitment ensures that our workplace is a dynamic and progressive space where everyone can flourish. 

HBRC is responsible for Civil Defence emergencies and as such, all staff may be called upon to support the response. 

How to apply | I pēhea ki te whakauru: 

Apply now and take the next step in your career journey by joining our team dedicated to creating a healthy environment and a resilient and prosperous community in Hawke's Bay. 

We will be reviewing applications as they come through so please do not wait until the closing date, as we may close the ad earlier than advertised. Applications close 6 February 2025.  

View the full job description here. Please apply through Seek.  

About us | E pā ki a mātou: 

At Hawke’s Bay Regional Council our purpose is to work with our community to protect and manage the region’s precious taonga of rivers, lakes, soils, air, coast and biodiversity for health, wellbeing and connectivity. Our organisation is diverse and our work is varied. Our structure comprises of six key business units; Corporate Services, Integrated Catchment Management, Asset Management, Māori Partnerships, Policy & Regulation, and the Executive Advisory Group which also consists of the Civil Defence and Emergency Management. 

We focus on prioritising: 

Te kounga o te wai, te haumarutanga me te mārohirohi ā-āhuarangi o te whakamarutanga | Water quality, safety and climate-resilient security.   

Kia koi, kia toitū hoki te whakamahinga o te whenua | Climate-smart and sustainable land use.  

Kia ora, kia āhei, kia mārohirohi ā-āhuarangi hoki te rerenga rauropi | Healthy, functioning and climate-resilient biodiversity.  

Kia toitū, kia mārohirohi ā-āhuarangi hoki ngā ratonga me ngā hanganga ā-whare | Sustainable and climate-resilient services and infrastructure.  

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