People & Performance Advisor

Be the trusted people expert for a diverse and dynamic operational business. We're looking for an experienced People & Performance Advisor to partner with leaders across our organisation, providing expert HR advice and helping drive positive people outcomes in a complex operational environment. This is an opportunity for a seasoned HR professional who thrives on building strong relationships, navigating challenging employee relations matters, and influencing leaders at all levels. You'll work across a broad range of people activities, from performance management and investigations through to organisational change, recruitment, and immigration processes. Company: RealNZ | Location(s): Queenstown, Wanaka | Job Level: Experienced | Work Type: Permanent - Full Time | Posted on 28 Jul 2026 | Closes on 17 Aug 2026 17:00 About The Role As a trusted advisor, you'll work closely with leaders across multiple business areas, providing practical and commercially focused guidance that supports both our people and business performance. You'll Play a Key Role In Providing expert advice across the full employee lifecycle Managing complex employee relations matters, investigations, disciplinary processes, and performance issues Coaching leaders to build capability and confidence in managing their teams Supporting organisational change initiatives and workforce planning activities Partnering with a wide range of stakeholders across a geographically dispersed and operationally complex business Advising on New Zealand employment legislation and immigration processes Identifying people trends, risks, and opportunities to improve business outcomes What We're Looking For To be successful in this role, you'll bring: Significant experience in a Human Resources or People & Performance Advisory role Proven experience working with a broad range of stakeholders, building trusted relationships and influencing decision‑making Experience supporting leaders within a large, complex, multi-site, or operational environment Strong employee relations expertise, including investigations, disciplinary processes, performance management, and organisational change Excellent understanding of New Zealand employment legislation and its practical application Knowledge and experience managing or advising on New Zealand immigration processes Strong communication, coaching, and problem‑solving skills The ability to balance competing priorities while delivering practical, commercially focused solutions This is an opportunity to make a genuine impact in a business where people are at the heart of what we do. You'll work alongside experienced leaders and colleagues, contribute to meaningful people initiatives, and play a key role in supporting a positive, high‑performing culture. If you're an experienced HR professional who enjoys solving complex people challenges, partnering with leaders, and making a real difference, we'd love to hear from you. What's in it for you? Get ready for some exciting perks! Enjoy RealNZ adventures from Milford Sound and Doubtful Sound, to Walter Peak's Gourmet BBQ - all at unbeatable staff rates, or even free on select experiences Medical insurance cover Breakfast provided Free Cardrona x Treble Cone season pass Work with a supportive, close‑knit team and a business that works hard on fostering a great team culture. Be part of a business that's helping people connect with nature and conservation Real People. Real Places. Real Experiences. Welcome To RealNZ. When's the best time to join the Real whānau? Now's good. We're the conservation business that's enabled by tourism. We're helping the world, one guest at a time, fall in love with conservation. We're inspiring people to leave their places in better conditions than when they found them. We channel a guest‑centric approach that fuels our genuine promise to deliver Aotearoa's most unforgettable experiences. It's our workplace environment that makes careers at RealNZ more exciting than the regular job. Working for Real could mean you're based anywhere between a secluded island, a scenic fiord, and a snow‑capped maunga. Our people, places, and workdays are a great and diverse mixture. It keeps us on our toes and adds value and passion to our work. At RealNZ, we're committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Guided by our values of Pono (Keep it real) and He waka eke noa (We're all in this together), we embrace and celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences that make our team stronger. Everyone is welcome here. #J-18808-Ljbffr