Senior HR Advisor

3 days ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Help shape the future of education in New Zealand

**Help shape the future of Education**
- We work to _**_shape _**_an _**_education _**_system that delivers _**_equitable_**_ and _**_excellent outcomes_**

Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for our students in our education system.

**About this role | Mo tenei turanga**

We're looking for a confident and solutions-focused **Senior HR Advisor** to join our Advisory team. This is a key role providing expert employment relations and people management advice, coaching, and support to people leaders across the organisation.

As a Senior HR Advisor, you'll manage a diverse employment relations caseload, offering pragmatic and timely guidance to enable effective resolution and decision-making. You'll also lead and contribute to a range of operational and strategic HR initiatives.

This role also involves supporting Advisors, helping to build capability, confidence, and expertise across the team
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- For more details about the role, you can view the _**_job description here_**_. _

**About you | Mohou ake**

What you will be doing:

- Providing high-quality, solutions-oriented advice on employment relations and people management.
- Managing a varied ER caseload with professionalism and discretion.
- Leading and contributing to strategic and operational HR projects.
- Interpreting policies and employment legislation
- Mentor and coach advisors to build team capability.

What we are looking for:

- Proven experience in employment relations and HR advisory roles.
- Strong relationship management and communication skills.
- Ability to navigate complex issues with sound judgement and empathy.
- Experience advising in unionised environments.
- A collaborative mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.
- Experience mentoring or coaching others is a plus.
- The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

**About our group and team | Matau ropu ake**

The People Sustainability and Property group supports the organisation to look after our greatest strength - he tangata | our people.

Putting our people first is at the heart of our Ministry People Strategy - He Huarahi Pai | A good path for our people. Our key strategic outcomes include:

- building Education's ability to attract, recruit and retain great people
- supporting a highly motivated, engaged, collaborative and diverse workforce
- developing our people's skills and capability to contribute to strong organisational performance delivering excellent advice and service.

**Are you ready to make a difference? | Kua rite koe mo tenei mahi?**

If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and resume by using the 'apply' button. In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values, or anything else you'd like to share. We're keen to understand your motivations, strengths, transferable skills, and the diverse perspectives you will bring to the role.

**Applications close Midnight - Thursday 23 October 2025.**
- We want our people to feel valued for their unique qualities and have a sense of belonging. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know._

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