Are you keen to put your human resource experience to good use with New Zealand’s largest apple producer? Our People and Culture team has an opening for a 12-month fixed term where you can step in and be part of driving innovation and change!

What you’ll be doing

As a People Advisor, you’ll collaborate with a team of specialists, serving as the main point of contact for initial people-related inquiries. This dynamic role involves working in an agile team setting, providing comprehensive HR advisory support to our P&C team, RSE team, and People Managers.  

Based in our Whakatu office, your role will include:

  • Service Delivery, including support with the annual salary review process, performance reviews, and engagement surveys, including running reports and action planning.
  • Employee Relations, including managing low-risk employee relations cases end-to-end with support from Senior P&C team members.
  • Managing employment-related documentation and data.
  • Policies & Procedures, including the upkeep of P&C policies with employment laws.
  • Supporting Health & Safety queries via various channels and assigning or actioning them accordingly.
  • Supporting the RSE operations team with general administration requirements, such as processing and coordinating RSE employment, travel, and insurance documentation.

You will bring:

  • Previous experience (minimum 3 years) in a similar role within a medium to large-sized organisation.
  • Confidence in managing the end-to-end HR process for a high-volume work environment.
  • Ability to manage and influence stakeholders.
  • Ability to develop and manage effective relationships at all levels and locations.
  • Strong communication skills to influence, advise, and negotiate.
  • Previous experience in employee relations, including disciplinaries.

What’s in it for you?

  • Gain strong exposure and variety in a diverse and fast-paced environment.
  • Meet and work with extraordinary experts in the field of horticulture and People & Culture.
  • Opportunities to learn, grow, and impact change.
  • Join a team where we all value honesty and encourage each other to perform at our best.
  • An environment where we embrace diversity and unique ideas.

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