Assistant HR Advisor - Wellington

About the role | Mō te tūnga:

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about people and enjoys helping others. This is an entry level HR role based in Wellington City, working as part of our HR team.

You’ll be the first point of contact for managers needing day to day HR support that can’t be resolved through self service. This may include answering common HR questions, providing simple policy information, and helping troubleshoot issues with self service tools.

You’ll also support a range of HR processes such as responding to HR queries, assisting with recruitment tasks, and preparing employment documents.

Skills and experience | Mōu – Ngā Pūkenga me ngā Wheako

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• Positive energy, enthusiasm, and a strong sense of commitment
• Confident communication skills — both verbal and written
• A reputation for being a self starter with a great attitude
• Flexibility and the ability to respond quickly to changing needs
• Strong relationship building skills
• The ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy and attention to detail

What you'll be doing as an Assistant Human Resources Advisor

• Providing practical HR support and advice to people leaders
• Entering and maintaining accurate information in our HR and payroll systems
• Identifying issues or errors and resolving them in a timely way
• Prioritising your workload to meet deadlines
• Delivering excellent customer service while building your HR capability

To thrive in this role, you will have:

• High attention to detail and accuracy
• The ability to work to deadlines and manage competing priorities
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Solid computer skills, especially with Microsoft Office
• Flexibility to work additional hours when needed (paid overtime applies)
• A genuine interest in growing your HR career

Above all, we’re looking for someone with a great attitude, strong work ethic, and a collaborative approach. If you’re keen to learn and ready to contribute, we’d love to hear from you.

Position Description | He Whakaahuatanga Tūnga:

A copy of the position description can be found here: Assistant HR Advisor | Position Description 

Closing Date:

1 February 2026

Salary | Utu-ā-tau: $68,660.00 - $83,003.00