People and Culture Advisor

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. Recruitment Brands – Auckland, North Island People & Capability Advisor Auckland | National Role Help shape the future of people, leadership & AI-enabled HR. Are you an experienced HR professional who thrives on partnering with leaders, driving meaningful people initiatives, and influencing business outcomes? Our client is looking for a People & Capability Advisor to join their high-performing team in a nationally focused role. Working alongside an established People & Capability team, you'll provide trusted HR advice, lead key projects, build leadership capability, and play a pivotal role in supporting the organisation's AI-enabled future of work. This is an opportunity to move beyond transactional HR and make a genuine impact across culture, capability, and employee experience. What you'll be doing You’ll partner closely with leaders across the business, providing expert advice and leading initiatives across: Providing trusted HR advice across the full employee lifecycle Coaching leaders through performance management, employee relations, and people leadership Leading recruitment initiatives and enhancing the candidate experience Managing the Graduate & Intern Programme and developing talent pipelinesSupporting leadership development and internal learning programmes Driving AI adoption and continuous improvement across HR processes Leading annual people initiatives including performance and remuneration reviews Using people data and insights to improve engagement and employee experience Supporting organisational change and digital transformation projects Providing guidance and quality assurance to the People & Capability Coordinator What we're looking for You’ll be an experienced HR professional who enjoys building trusted relationships and influencing positive outcomes. Ideally you’ll have: HR advisory experience within a professional services or corporate environment Strong knowledge of New Zealand employment legislation Experience managing employee relations and coaching leaders A track record of leading HR projects and organisational initiatives Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Strong organisational and project management capability Experience with HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office An interest in AI, technology, and modernising HR practices You’ll be someone who is... Commercially minded with a people-first approach A confident communicator and trusted advisor Solutions-focused and proactive Highly organised with excellent attention to detail Resilient, collaborative, and adaptable Passionate about developing leaders and creating great employee experiences Why you'll love this opportunity Join one of New Zealand's leading project management and advisory consultancies Work in a genuinely strategic HR role with national exposure Be part of an organisation embracing AI and innovation Collaborate with experienced leaders who value people development Play a key role in shaping leadership capability and organisational culture Enjoy a supportive, high-performing, and collaborative team environment About the Company Our client is one of New Zealand's leading independent project management and strategic advisory consultancies, delivering some of the country's most significant property and infrastructure projects. With more than 25 years of success, they have built a reputation for innovation, collaboration, and developing exceptional people while delivering outstanding outcomes for clients. If you’re ready to take the next step in your HR career and make a real impact across a growing national business, we’d love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr