People & Culture Advisor (12-month Fixed Term - Parental Cover)

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey. Help us build a better tomorrow, one great employee experience at a time. Location: Mangere OR Ohinewai Reports to: GM People & Culture Join ABODO on a 12-month fixed-term contract (parental leave cover) and play a key role in championing our people, strengthening our culture, and supporting our exciting growth journey. At ABODO, we're on a mission to build a global, innovation-led timber brand that's changing the way people think about sustainable building materials. But great products start with great people, and that's where you come in. We're looking for a passionate, practical, and people-focused People & Culture Advisor to join our team and help create an exceptional employee experience from recruitment through to development and beyond. If you love partnering with leaders, solving people challenges, improving processes, and helping teams thrive, we'd love to hear from you. What you'll be doing No two days are the same in this role. You'll be the trusted go-to person for leaders and employees, providing practical advice and support across the employee lifecycle while helping shape a workplace where people can do their best work. Partner with leaders on people matters, performance conversations, employee relations, and team development. Support recruitment, onboarding, internal movements, and offboarding. Coach leaders to build confidence and capability in people leadership. Maintain HR systems, records, reporting, and employment documentation. Help deliver engagement, wellbeing, recognition, and culture initiatives. Support People & Culture projects and continuous improvement opportunities. Use people data and insights to help drive smarter business decisions. What makes this role exciting? This is more than an HR advisory role. You'll have the opportunity to: Build strong partnerships across the business. Influence positive workplace culture. Develop your HR advisory and coaching skills. Contribute to meaningful projects and change initiatives. Work with leaders who genuinely care about their people. Help create a "Better Tomorrow" for our employees and communities. What you'll bring We're not looking for someone who’s done everything. We’re looking for someone who is curious, proactive, and passionate about people. Ideally, you’ll have: 3+ years' experience in HR, People & Culture, or a generalist advisory role. Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding, performance, engagement, and employee lifecycle activities. Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail. Confidence using HR systems, Microsoft Office, and people data. Sound judgement, discretion, and a solutions-focused approach. The ability to build trust and credibility with people at all levels. A genuine desire to help leaders and employees succeed. Why ABODO? At ABODO, our values aren't just words on a wall. Take Pride: We deliver quality, reliability, and craftsmanship in everything we do. Solve Problems: We think differently, innovate boldly, and find better ways forward. Propel Change: We strive to leave things better than we found them. Champion People: We support each other, value every voice, and work together to build a better tomorrow. Ready to join us? If you're looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact, grow your career, and work alongside great people in a values-driven business, we'd love to hear from you. Champion People. Propel Change. Build a Better Tomorrow #J-18808-Ljbffr