People & Capability Advisor

6 days ago

Westport West Coast, New Zealand WMS Group Full time

About the Company

Westland Mineral Sands is a world leader in critical minerals that contribute to a sustainable future, while creating a resilient, intergenerational business for the West Coast and New Zealand. Our minerals are key components in technologies like wind turbines and solar panels, that are supporting the transition to a low carbon economy. Our key focus is long-term growth and positive community impact, and we are committed to creating job opportunities and fostering local economic development through collaborative and innovative partnerships.

We honour nature and climate through best practice environmental management and sustainable initiatives to enhance our ecosystems and land-use capability. We invest in people with the right attitude and skills to build a world-class business.

About the Role

We're looking for a motivated and approachable
People and Capability Advisor
to join our team and play a key role in supporting our people and culture journey. If you're passionate about partnering with leaders, building capability, and creating a positive employee experience, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your HR career in a supportive, values-driven environment.

As our People and Capability Advisor, you'll provide high-quality advice and support across the full range of HR and people-related matters. From recruitment and onboarding through to performance, development, and employee relations, you'll be a trusted partner helping managers and employees succeed.

You'll also contribute to organisation-wide initiatives that strengthen culture, engagement, and capability — ensuring our people practices are aligned with our strategic goals.

Our primary operations are currently based in Buller, however we are open to remote or hybrid work arrangements with scheduled site visits.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Providing practical HR advice and guidance to managers and employees.
  • Supporting end-to-end recruitment and onboarding processes.
  • Assisting with employment relations issues and ensuring compliance with legislation.
  • Helping implement people and capability initiatives, policies, and frameworks.
  • Contributing to projects that drive engagement, wellbeing, and continuous improvement.

About You

You're an experienced HR generalist (or an emerging advisor ready to take the next step) with a proactive and solutions-focused approach. You thrive on building relationships, have a strong understanding of employment legislation, and enjoy working across the full HR spectrum.

You'll bring:

  • A tertiary qualification in HR, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 2–5 years' experience in a people advisory or generalist HR role.
  • Confidence to provide sound, pragmatic advice on a range of people issues.
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills.
  • A genuine interest in creating a great employee experience.

Why Join Us?

At WMS Group, we offer more than just a job – we offer a supportive and collaborative environment where your contributions are valued. We offer:

  • A flexible and people-first working environment.
  • A chance to work on meaningful initiatives that shape our workplace culture.

Apply Now

Keen to find out more? Head to our recruitment page to read the position description and apply online. Applications will be processed upon submission until position is filled.

Please note that appointment may be subject to the following:

  • Reference check
  • Qualification verification
  • Criminal history check
  • Pre-employment medical assessment
  • Evidence of right to work in New Zealan

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