HR Advisor

KPMG New Zealand is part of the international KPMG network and is one of the world's leading professional services organisations. We provide audit, tax, and advisory services to individuals, SMEs, multi-nationals and government agencies. KPMG New Zealand has a growing reputation for values-driven behaviour, and strong staff engagement anchored in a clearly articulated vision for the firm of "fuelling NZ's prosperity."
In order to deliver on this vision the firm must attract, develop and retain the very best people, and create a workplace environment in which everyone is able to flourish. To help achieve this we are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and talented HR Advisor based in our Wellington office to join our People and Inclusion team.  The Opportunity

• This HR Advisor role will provide best practice human resource advice and expertise to a group of diverse stakeholders across the business.
• You will work as a trusted advisor across local and national teams, providing support in relation to the interpretation and application of people policies and practice, legislation and advice on a range of employment matters.
• The pace is fast and workload varied so you must be able to prioritise your time to deliver the best outcomes for yourself and the demands of the business.

Day to day you will:

• Provide advice, guidance, and practical support for an identified area of the business, working closely with Partners and leaders on people-related matters including employment relations, performance and talent development, and reward and recognition.
• Participate in People & Inclusion projects/workstreams which elevate the people experience, culture and value proposition for current and future employees.
• Leverage the collective capability of the People & Inclusion team by working closely with our Talent & Mobility and Learning & Development colleagues.
• Develop and improve HR policies, procedures and processes.
• Deliver a world-class people experience.

What you'll bring to our team:

• A minimum 3 years' generalist HR advisor experience, including involvement in employment relations matters and performance development.
• A sound knowledge of New Zealand employment law
• The ability to quickly establish, build and maintain strong working relationships.
• Effective consultation skills and ability to build trust with leaders.
• Flexibility and judgement to adapt your approach to suit a wide variety of stakeholders and situations.
• Advanced skills with Excel with the ability to interpret and manipulate report data
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A positive, can-do attitude.
• An inclusive and collaborative manner.

KPMG New Zealand has a summer shutdown period from the 20th December 2025 to the 12th January 2026 (inclusive). During this time, please expect a delay in response to any new applications.
Recruitment Agencies: The recruitment for this role is being managed directly by the KPMG Talent Acquisition team. We will contact our preferred agency partners if we require agency assistance. Thank you for your understanding.
Life at KPMG
KPMG values diversity in the workforce and we encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply for roles, including individuals with a disability, additional mental health needs, chronic health conditions or who identify as neurodivergent. 
For disabled and neurodiverse candidates, if you encounter accessibility barriers or if you have access needs and require support to participate equitably in the recruitment process, please phone Enya van Dulm on or email [email protected]
We offer rewarding careers to talented individuals and a holistic range of benefits to support your life balance, whatever your circumstance. We want you to do Work That Matters, Thrive and Grow and know that you Belong here with us, at KPMG. 
As a KPMG employee, we will offer you:   —  Access to the firm's annual incentive scheme —  Opportunities for local and international secondments —  Hybrid working across a mix of office, client and home hubs to recognise that people have individual circumstances and preferences when it comes to where and how they work — The ability to work from overseas and extend time connecting with friends and family outside New Zealand —  Flexible leave options, including the ability to purchase additional annual leave —  Gender-neutral support for all stages of the parental journey, including access to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all new parents —   A paid professional association membership of your choice —   Digital accreditations through our partnership with Microsoft, LinkedIn Learning, with bespoke learning pathways for all employees —   A wide-range of special offers and discounts on insurances, banking services, and lifestyle goods and services —   The support, allyship and opportunity to join our many Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Affinity networks, including the Kiwa, Pride, Ethnicity, Accessibility and Wahine groups —  The opportunity to participate in Green Team activities, as we work toward reducing the firm's environmental footprint and become carbon zero by 2030 —  An invitation to join your local Social club and enjoy events aimed at bringing people together for social, sporting, cultural, family and fundraising activities —  Paid time off for volunteering and involvement in citizenship activities —  An array of health and wellness benefits such as free flu vaccinations, subsidised sporting events, free confidential counselling services, additional 5 days of Wellbeing leave to support you and your family's overall health and wellness, access to our Wellbeing portal with an extensive range of advice and resources and much much more   We believe that diversity of background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, clients and communities. Our goal is to be recognised as an employer of choice for all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, generation, flexible work status, family circumstances, sexual orientation or disability. Further info can be found on our website.

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