HR Advisor

Varied, challenging and interesting work An opportunity to grow within Work as part of a highly engaged, friendly and cohesive team About The Role As an HR Advisor, you'll work alongside our HR Business Partners to provide operational HR support. You'll partner with leaders to deliver high‑quality HR advice, contribute to organisational initiatives, and help ensure our people practices are consistent, practical and people‑centred. This is a varied generalist role where you'll have the opportunity to: Provide day‑to‑day HR advice and support across the employee lifecycle. Support leaders with recruitment, performance management, remuneration and general employment matters. Assist with organisational change initiatives and HR projects. Contribute to the delivery of key People & Capability programmes, including engagement surveys and remuneration reviews. Review and improve HR policies, processes and systems through a continuous improvement mindset. Build strong, trusted relationships with leaders and colleagues across Council. About You You’ll be someone who enjoys working collaboratively, takes ownership of your work, and is confident providing practical HR advice in a fast‑paced environment. You’ll be curious and have the ability to adapt to business needs. You'll Bring Experience in a generalist HR role. A sound understanding of New Zealand employment legislation and HR best practice. Strong relationship‑building and communication skills. Excellent judgement, discretion and professionalism. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities. A collaborative approach and a genuine commitment to continuous improvement. About Us At Hutt City Council our vision is to build a connected, resilient and inclusive city where all of our people thrive - Kia noho mai tēnei tāone hei pou herenga waka, hei pou herenga kaupapa, hei wāhi whai hua ki hōna iwi. Our council has set out a bold and ambitious plan for us to achieve. We work hard to deliver the best outcomes for our communities, are flexible in our approach, and we're committed to creating an inclusive and progressive work environment for our staff. This is a great opportunity to work in an organisation where people and community are at the centre of everything we do. We recognise rewarding you is not only about your pay, so we've outlined some of the great benefits that may be available to you. Read more about them here: careers.huttcity.govt.nz/your-total-rewards Applications close at 11.55pm on 28 July 2026 Please note we may review applications before the closing date and encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to withdraw the job advertisement at any time. Tūhono mai. Come join us. #J-18808-Ljbffr