People and Culture Senior Advisor

Are you a People and Culture professional who's curious, proactive, and not afraid to roll up your sleeves? We're looking for a People & Culture Senior Advisor to join our team and play a key role in supporting our largest warehousing site based in East Tamaki.

About MOVe Logistics

MOVe Logistics group a freight and logistics company listed on the NZX and ASX. MOVe is known for delivering exceptional service across the country. Our success is built on a commitment to people, innovation, and strong partnerships.

At MOVe Logistics, we're on an exciting journey, nearing the end of our "reset" phase, where we have been focusing on building strong foundations, and preparing to enter the "step up" stage of our roadmap.  As we move forward, we are looking for someone who brings energy, thrives on variety, and who can seamlessly shift from working on strategic projects to rolling up their sleeves and getting things done.

About the Role

As a trusted advisor, you'll work closely with site leaders and the wider team to deliver impactful people initiatives that align with our company goals. This is a role where you'll balance strategic projects with the day-to-day people and culture tasks that keep our operations running smoothly.  You'll also partner with leaders to give them the confidence and tools to navigate people processes effectively.

This role requires some flexibility with working hours. From time to time, you may need to start early or finish late to connect with our night shift team and ensure consistent support across all shifts.

Key Responsibilities

• Employee & Industrial Relations: Provide expert guidance on ER/IR matters, manage union relationships, and support collective agreement negotiations.
• Business Partnering & Coaching: Build strong relationships with leaders, coach managers, and support change initiatives that align with company goals.
• Recruitment & Onboarding: Own end-to-end recruitment to deliver a seamless onboarding experience.
• People Processes & Administration: Oversee core HR processes while identifying opportunities for improvement and efficiency.
• Exits & Offboarding: Manage exit processes with professionalism and provide insights to strengthen retention strategies.
• Training & Development: Support capability building initiatives and workforce planning to future proof our talent pipeline.
• Process Improvement & Systems: Be curious – challenge the status quo and find smarter ways to streamline HR operations.
• Culture & Engagement: Champion initiatives that promote wellbeing, inclusion, and engagement.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure HR practices meet legal and policy standards.

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience in HR advisory role.
• Strong knowledge of NZ employment law and industrial relations.
• Ideally experience working with unions and collective agreements.
• Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• A curious mindset and willingness to get involved at all levels.
• Solutions orientated approach with strong attention to detail.

What You'll Get in Return

• Scope to Grow:  Join a collaborative People and Culture team of eight (four HR and four Safety & Compliance Specialists) with plenty of opportunities to develop and broaden your skills.
• Cross-functional Experience: Get involved in projects across multiple areas of People & Culture, expanding your skillset and influence.
• Ownership & Impact: Take ownership of key processes and initiatives, with the autonomy to make meaningful contributions.
• Positive Culture: Be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team that's passionate about making a difference.
• Fair Remuneration: Enjoy a competitive salary package that reflects your experience and the value you bring.

Ready to make an impact?

If you're a proactive, people-focused professional who thrives in a dynamic environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us shape a workplace where people and culture thrive.