Assistant HR Advisor - Wellington
Date: 28 Mar 2025
Location: Wellington, NZ
Company: Ministry of Social Development
About us
The Ministry of Social Development is a people-centred organisation. We’re in communities across the motu, working with partners to help New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent.
We provide social policy and advice to government and assistance, including income, employment and housing support to people of all ages, families, whānau and communities.
As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner we are committed to supporting and enabling Māori, whānau, hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.
Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. We care about the wellbeing and success of our people and provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can thrive and be who they are.
Assistant HR Advisor
- Wellington CBD based
- Permanent, full-time hours
We’re looking for an enthusiastic Assistant HR Advisor to join our super busy AskHR team. It goes without saying you'll be bright, ambitious, and keen to develop and hone your generalist HR knowledge.
You’ll have the opportunity to be involved in everything from HR queries e.g. position management, parental leave etc to Recruitment duties to drafting and producing employment documents, and responding to our AskHR and Careers email in-boxes.
With the support of HR Advisors and the opportunity to learn from them, you will be responsible for managing, coordinating and responding to the day-to-day transactional and generalist HR related requests our team receives.
The nature of the work means your ability to maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality is non-negotiable! This is a challenging, dynamic and rewarding opportunity that will provide you with the necessary exposure to progress your HR career within a supportive HR team. There is real freedom to take responsibility for processes and projects, supporting the team to truly add value and be seen as a trusted advisor.
Ideally your career experience will already include:
- Sound knowledge of HR practices and employment legislation would be advantageous
- Previous exposure or an interest in HR / Recruitment would be advantageous but is not as desirable as the ability to bring great energy and commitment to the role
- A confident verbal communication style with professional writing skills
- A reputation as a self-starter with a positive demeanour, and the ability to work quickly and be flexible in responding to any situation
- A proven track record of building strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels
- The ability to multitask a range of activities with impeccable attention to detail
- Well-developed organisational skills including the ability to prioritise and manage your time effectively
Above all, you’ll have a great work ethic; you will be proactive and willing to roll up your sleeves and get involved. High levels of emotional intelligence will come naturally to you, along with a warm personality with a people centric approach. Most importantly, we are looking for someone with a fun personality and a great sense of humour who will fit in with the stars that sparkle in our existing team.
About our AskHR team
You’ll be supported by a super friendly team who are as committed to your success as you are - we all pitch in to help when someone has a hefty workload for the day. We are a welcoming, eclectic, and inclusive bunch who pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service and getting the job done. Our team operates at pace to manage very high volumes and we are deeply passionate about what we do and equally proud of who we are and what we achieve.
This role provides open progression pathways both within the People & Capability Group and our wider organisation, depending on your interests.
So, if you’re someone who thrives on customer satisfaction and has a desire (albeit indirectly) to make a difference to the lives of New Zealanders, then apply today!
Position Description
Salary range: $68,660.00 - $83,003.00
How to apply
To apply, click the 'Apply Now' button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form.
Note: Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key responsibilities listed in the position description.
All applications must be made online. If this is not possible or if you have any queries, please contact us at jobs@msd.govt.nz
Internal MSD Employees – please apply through your myHR portal at work. This will ensure that your myHR employee profile is visible as an internal candidate.
Closing date: Wednesday, 09 April 2025
Joining us
Joining MSD means being part of a whānau that celebrates the diversity each individual represents. We show manaaki, we care about the wellbeing and success of people and want everyone to thrive, and be who they are in a supportive and inclusive working environment. We work together to make a difference for communities while doing the right thing with integrity. We are a Treaty partner committed to strengthening relationships with Māori, Hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.
If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.
MSD has a COVID-19 vaccination policy that encourages, but does not require, employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and its variants, unless the role is identified as requiring vaccination at the time.
