HR ADVISOR/PARTNER

You'll join a nimble, hands-on HR team in a true generalist role reporting to the General Manager - HR. You'll work closely with leaders across farming, operations and support teams to build capability and make HR practical, trusted and useful. This is role with variety, practical responsibility and the chance to make a visible contribution. Whether you are a motivated HR generalist ready for your next step, a specialist wanting broader experience, or an experienced HR practitioner who enjoys building practical people solutions we would like to hear from you. With Operational Excellence as a key focus, you'll have room to bring ideas, improve how we work and help shape the future of HR at LeaderBrand. We're open to full-time, part-time or flexible arrangements for the right person. You'll be: Partnering with leaders across farming, operations and shared services on performance, employment relations and day-to-day people matters Supporting recruitment, onboarding and talent development Contributing to engagement, wellbeing, leadership and digital improvement initiatives Improving HR systems, processes, policies and employment documentation Supporting projects that improve the employee experience and business effectiveness Exploring how technology and AI can support better ways of working. This is a chance to join a business that is evolving, investing in its future and strengthening how we support our people. In this role, you'll play an active part in that journey and see the impact of your work every day. You'll join a small, supportive, and nimble HR team that enjoys working closely together, values getting things done, and doesn't take itself too seriously. About You You'll likely bring: HR experience in a practical, fast-paced environment Tertiary education but equally interested in experience A sound understanding of New Zealand employment relations Strong relationship-building and communication skills A practical, solutions-focused approach Curiosity, initiative and a willingness to get stuck in An interest in improving systems, processes and ways of working Other experience that would add value to our team: HRIS platforms, workflow improvement, onboarding or induction design, workshop facilitation, assessment tools, design of apprenticeships or internship programs. WHY LEADERBRAND Competitive remuneration Birthday leave & Fresh produce to take home Learning and development opportunities Flexible working arrangements for the right person A location just minutes from Gisborne's beaches About LeaderBrand At LeaderBrand, we're passionate about evolving fresh food for a healthier world. As a proud family-owned business, our goal is to be New Zealand's most innovative and consistent fresh food producer. We farm across three key growing regions, process and pack in state-of-the-art post-harvest facilities, and are supported by a nationwide sales team delivering fresh produce to every corner of Aotearoa. Our 400+ people are central to our success. We're always on the lookout for new talent with energy, passion, and a drive to learn - people excited to help shape the future of fresh food. Gisborne is the heart of our business and the place where LeaderBrand was founded more than 50 years ago. Over that time, LeaderBrand has become integral to the story of our community, with the next generations of those who started with us returning to shape the future alongside us. We also have farms in Pukekohe and Chertsey. We have a strong vision for the future of our business, our people, and our industry. We're constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Our continuous improvement mindset grounds us as one of New Zealand's leading horticultural businesses. We seek, harness, and develop the best people, technology, land, and machinery to shape the future of food. #J-18808-Ljbffr