People & Performance Advisor

Are you passionate about creating positive workplace experiences where people feel supported, connected, and empowered to thrive? We’re looking for two proactive and people-focused People & Performance Advisors to partner with our Tourism Experience teams across some of New Zealand’s most iconic destinations.

These opportunities have become available due to an internal promotion and a relocation, making it an exciting time to join our People & Performance team. Both permanent and 12–18 month fixed-term opportunities are available.

In this role, you won’t just provide HR support, you’ll play a key part in shaping culture, building leadership capability, and helping our people deliver unforgettable experiences every day.

What You'll Be Doing

You’ll work closely with operational leaders and employees across our Tourism Experiences business, providing practical and timely support across the employee lifecycle.

Your Day To Day Will Include

• Providing advice and guidance on employee relations and people matters
• Supporting performance, development, and engagement initiatives
• Assisting with recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning activity
• Coaching leaders through people conversations and change activity
• Supporting investigations, disciplinary processes, and employment documentation
• Delivering reporting, insights, and people related administration
• Helping embed positive culture and people practices across operational teams
• Supporting learning and development initiatives throughout the business

This is a varied and hands-on role where no two days are the same. Regular weekly travel is part of this role, supporting our teams across Te Anau, Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound, Rakiura, and Queenstown.

What You'll Bring

You’re approachable, solutions-focused, and genuinely passionate about creating great people experiences. You build strong relationships easily and thrive working in fast-paced operational environments.

We’re Looking For Someone With

• Experience in a generalist HR or People & Performance role
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Confidence supporting employee relations and performance conversations
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work autonomously
• A practical mindset with sound judgement and problem-solving ability
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confidence working with leaders across a geographically spread operation

Experience within tourism, hospitality, or operational environments would be highly advantageous.

Most importantly, you bring resilience, initiative, and a genuine passion for supporting people and culture.

What's in it for you?

• Be part of a business that cares deeply about people, place, and the environment
• Work across some of Aotearoa’s most iconic tourism destinations
• Enjoy some incredible staff perks! Bring a friend along to experience RealNZ's unforgettable adventures at a fantastic discount. Explore the Te Anau Glowworm Caves, cruise Milford & Doubtful Sound, dine at the famous Walter Peak and discover Rakiura. It's an amazing opportunity to experience the best of New Zealand without breaking the bank
• Medical insurance cover is included
• Free Cardrona x Treble Cone Ski/Bike pass
• Join a supportive, collaborative, and values-led People & Performance team
• Enjoy genuine variety, autonomy, and opportunities for growth and development

Real People, Real Places, Real Experiences. Welcome To Real.

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.

How To Apply

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Please note that we will be interviewing candidates as they apply, and if the right person is found, we may close the role off to any further applications.

Job Details

Company RealNZ Reference # 43131 Posted on 14 May 2026 Closes on 03 Jun 2026 17:00 Location(s) Queenstown, Te Anau, Wanaka Expertise Human Resources Job level(s) Experienced Work type(s) Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Full Time More details (document) P&P Advisor (Aug-25) (1).pdf

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