Senior People Advisor

• Lead complex ER cases and provide expert HR advice
• Coach leaders and mentor Advisors to build capability across the business
• 12-month fixed term starting mid July 2026 until August 2027 with exposure to projects and change activity
• Auckland (Highbrook) or Wellington (CBD) based with WFH flex

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

As a Senior People Advisor with us, you'll provide expert HR advice and support across a wide range of employment relations and change matters. Working closely with leaders, you'll play a key role in helping them navigate complex people challenges while strengthening their capability and confidence. This is a 12 month fixed term opportunity, covering parental leave.

You'll be part of a collaborative People Advisory Practice, taking ownership of complex cases end to end while mentoring Advisors and contributing to projects and continuous improvement initiatives across the business.

You'll Achieve This By

• Providing expert advice on ER, policy, performance and change matters
• Managing complex cases including investigations, grievances and mediation
• Coaching and influencing leaders to uplift people capability
• Mentoring and guiding People Advisors on more complex work
• Partnering with offshore teams to ensure quality and consistency
• Contributing to projects, policy development and continuous improvement

Mōu - About You

As an experienced HR practitioner, you'll have deep expertise in employee relations and a passion for helping others succeed. You bring sound judgement, confidence in managing complexity, and the ability to build credibility quickly with leaders and stakeholders.

You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same, and you're motivated by both delivering outcomes and improving how work gets done. You're also someone who naturally shares knowledge and supports others to grow.

You'll Combine That With

• Strong experience in HR advisory with a focus on complex ER matters
• Confidence managing serious misconduct, investigations and personal grievance issues
• The ability to coach and influence leaders across different levels
• Experience working in unionised and complex environments
• Capability to mentor and lift the capability of junior Advisors
• A proactive mindset with a focus on improvement and quality outcomes

Hiahia? - Interested? Come and join the whanau!

Ever wondered about the magic behind parcel delivery? It's a tale of teamwork, cutting-edge and data-led technology, and some truly awesome people. All united by one mission - to deliver for New Zealand. Ready to be a part of that story?

If so, then apply today or find out more details about this opportunity by downloading the JD on the NZ Post Careers page. If you require additional information, please contact Michele Christie (Talent Partner) on 022 087 5195

Applications for this position close on 17 June 2026

Due to the fast-paced nature of NZ Post, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, so don't delay and make sure you apply as soon as possible.

All successful applicants will be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in New Zealand and will be subject to a security check and reference checks. Some of our roles may also require a credit check and/or a drug test.

If you're interested in a role, please apply directly through our online portal. No one knows what we do and how we do it better than us, and our in-house talent team are experts at finding the right people for the right roles. We won't consider candidates through agencies unless this has been previously approved.

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