People & Culture Advisor

Step into a role where you can shape culture, support great people, and grow your P&C career in a fast‑paced, values‑driven environment.

About the role

We’re looking for a proactive, people‑focused People & Culture Advisor to join our New Plymouth team. Reporting to the Regional P&C Manager, you’ll be a trusted partner to leaders and employees, driving positive culture, supporting day‑to‑day people matters, and helping us build a workplace where everyone can thrive.

This role is perfect for someone with a growth mindset, strong initiative, and some ER experience who’s ready to take ownership and operate confidently and independently.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Live our Tegel Values – One Team One Direction, Hungry for Better, Do What’s Right, We Care.
• Advise and support managers and employees across P&C processes, performance, ER matters, and general coordination.
• Manage disciplinary and performance processes end‑to‑end, escalating complex issues to the wider P&C team.
• Coach leaders and employees to build capability and support a safe, positive, high‑performing workplace.
• Support P&C initiatives that lift engagement and organisational effectiveness.
• Collaborate with H&S, Talent Acquisition, and Learning & Capability on people‑related matters.
• Prepare employment documentation including agreements, variations, and lifecycle paperwork.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with NZ employment legislation.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in a People & Culture or HR generalist role.
• Relevant tertiary qualification (advantageous).
• Strong generalist HR knowledge and confidence providing sound advice.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Strong judgement, discretion, and problem‑solving ability.
• Solid understanding of NZ employment law.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally in a fast‑paced environment with strong admin and systems capability.
• A team‑focused, pragmatic approach and a genuine desire to grow and develop.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

• Medical and Life Insurance
• Kiwisaver matched up to 4%
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Discounts on Tegel products
• Supportive, inclusive, people‑first culture

About Tegel

Tegel Foods Ltd is an iconic New Zealand brand, proudly feeding Kiwi families for generations. Our success comes from our people — passionate, committed, and driven to deliver quality every day.

Take a look at a day in the life at Tegel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFXpH-Dok3s

Ready to take a seat at our table?

If you’re passionate about people and excited to contribute to a dynamic, growing organisation, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now — we may close applications early once we find the right person.