HR Services Advisor/Projects

Company description:

KiwiRail Ltd

Job description:

• Support the delivery of HR services and enhance employee experience at KiwiRail
• Fixed-term full-time role (8 months covering parental leave)
• Location: Ellerslie Auckland

Position Description

He kōrero mō mātou | About Us

At KiwiRail, we've been connecting New Zealand for over 150 years, delivering freight, passenger, and tourism services that keep New Zealand moving. With over 4,500 employees, we're committed to creating a sustainable, inclusive, and vibrant future. Safety, health, and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do, ensuring our people return home safe and healthy every day.

He whakamārama mō te tūranga mahi | About the Role

As a HR Services Advisor, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of HR services and initiatives across KiwiRail. This fixed-term role for 8 months will see you working closely with the HR Services Manager and the wider People & Culture team to lead specific HR workstreams, including online performance and remuneration processes in SAP Success Factors, HRIS optimisation, and more. You will champion continuous improvement and collaboration to ensure the delivery of a seamless employee experience across the organisation. Your expertise in HR systems, particularly SAP SuccessFactors, will be essential in gathering business requirements, identifying opportunities for improvements, and implementing effective solutions. You'll contribute to the development of policies and frameworks that reflect best practices and enhance KiwiRail's employee experience

Ngā pukenga e rapu nei mātou | What You Will Bring

We're looking for a proactive HR professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about delivering high-quality HR services. Ideally, you will bring:

• Experience managing technical projects and change in a medium to large organisation.
• Proven HRIS experience, especially in SAP SuccessFactors or similar platforms.
• Good understanding of organisation structures and position management.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to gather requirements, analyse processes, and implement HR technology solutions.
• Experience in HR operations, systems, and processes with a business-focused mindset.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage at all levels of the organisation.
• Initiative and the ability to work autonomously, along with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• A tertiary qualification in HR or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for You

At KiwiRail, we offer more than just a job - we offer a career with purpose. You'll enjoy:

• Competitive salary plus 4% employer KiwiSaver contribution
• Staff discount southern cross medical insurance
• A wide range of discounts at retail partners
• Discounted staff travel
• Access to join NZ Rail Staff Welfare Trust where you will enjoy a range of benefits including access to holiday homes across New Zealand, as well as support for optometry, physiotherapy, GP services, and prescription costs.
• Professional development opportunities to help you grow and succeed
• Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace dedicated to innovation, sustainability and community impact

Kua rite, kia rite | Ready to Make a Difference?

If you are passionate about HR and want to make a tangible difference within a growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and join KiwiRail in delivering exceptional HR services to support our people and business.

If you're ready to take on a key leadership role in a transformative company, we want to hear from you Please submit your application today.

Applications close 11th of January 2026, unless filled prior.

We value your application and interest in working for KiwiRail, however our Recruitment team are away from Monday 22 December 2025 until Monday 12 January 2026. Please expect a delayed response to your application, we will endeavour to respond as soon as possible.