People Adviser

2 weeks ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
The Ministry acts in the world to build a safer, more prosperous and more sustainable future for New Zealanders.

Kia hangai ake e te Manatu he ao-haumaru, ao-tonui, ao-pumau, ki te oranga tonutanga mo Aotearoa whanui.

People Adviser - 4 month Fixed-term or Secondment Opportunity

  • Generalist HR advisory position
  • Large, collaborative team
  • Flexible work options available
Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role


People Advisers provide a wide range of people related advice and support to leaders, managers and employees in New Zealand and overseas.

This role is responsible for building relationships with internal stakeholders, contributing to the implementation of HR priorities and policies and supporting and advising on cyclical people processes

Key accountabilities include:

  • Delivering exceptional operational HR advice and support
  • Acting as a trusted adviser
  • Identifying opportunities for process and system improvement and proactively sharing information and knowledge with the rest of the people function
  • Managing key relationships with leaders, managers and employees.


The appointment range for this role is $74,139 to $100,305 total remuneration including employer contribution to Kiwisaver - negotiable depending on experience.


Please note:

This is not a Foreign Policy/diplomatic role. This is a 'Corporate' role (known here as a Specialist role) based in central Wellington, NZ.

Mā‎ wai te mahi nei? - Who are we looking for?

To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced Human Resources professional with the following skills and experiences:

  • Experience in a customer-facing HR role
  • Demonstrated experience working through employment relations cases
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


Ideally you will also have a good understanding of tikanga (Māori customs and protocols), with the ability to weave te ao Māori (the Māori worldview) into your work.


If you are just starting on this journey that's OK too - as long as you have a willingness to learn and a desire to develop your cultural capability.

As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner, this is important to us and we offer training and support.

Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Aorere - Why MFAT?

We are committed to a focus on leadership, talent, training and development, and flexible work options. Check out our benefits page to find out more about why we love working here.

You can find out more about our staff networks and our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here

Mō mātou - About us

Our people represent New Zealand on and offshore, and in doing so make New Zealanders safer and more prosperous.

By building connections with and influencing other countries and international institutions, we advance New Zealand's interests and pursue New Zealand's values.

We provide advice to the Government on the implications for New Zealand of what is happening in the world.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - To Apply/Interested?

For a copy of the Position Description please click here


You must be a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident and able to obtain and maintain an appropriate NZ Government Security clearance.

Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a Confidential security clearance.

Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process:

Applications close at midnight on Thursday 18th July 2023.

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