People & Culture Advisor

Responsibilities

• Provide expert People & Culture (P&C) and Employment Relations (ER) advice to business leaders and employees
• Lead and support investigations, disciplinary processes, and performance management
• Manage end-to-end recruitment campaigns, including onboarding and offboarding functions
• Prepare employment agreements, variations, and various P&C documentation
• Coach leaders to build capability in people management and best-practice ER
• Support workforce planning, succession discussions, and organisational development initiatives
• Contribute to policy development, review, and implementation
• Drive continuous improvement across P&C processes, systems, and the overall employee experience

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in HR or employment relations
• Strong knowledge of New Zealand employment law and confidence handling ER issues
• Relevant HR or employment relations qualification
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage difficult conversations
• Practical, solutions-focused approach with strong administrative and computer skills
• Must be a New Zealand citizen
• Ability to pass pre-employment medical, drug, ACC, and MOJ Criminal History checks

About the Company

Qube Ports NZ is a leading nationwide service provider offering comprehensive cargo logistics, stevedoring, marshalling, transportation, warehousing, and IT solutions. Our commitment to excellence helps New Zealand exporters compete globally.