- Bring your passion for providing exceptional people support and advice
- Be part of a supportive team with opportunities to advance your skillset
- Salary range $96,998-$107,776, based on skills and experience
Use your experience and knowledge of all things people to excel in this true generalist position providing support to our people across NZ.
Mo tenei turanga - about the role
The People Advisory Directorate serves as the primary point of contact for the People Branch. In this role, you will support our People Business Partners by delivering key people processes across the motu. You'll gain exposure to a wide range of HR functions, including performance management and foundational change advice, while also providing guidance on escalated queries from our People Support Coordinators.
Ko tau na i tenei turanga - What you'll bring to the role:
This dynamic and fast-paced role requires someone with excellent time management skills and a demonstrated ability to work independently. You'll be confident in your own judgment and have a strong sense of when to escalate issues. Collaborating with stakeholders and managers across New Zealand, you'll need exceptional skills in building and maintaining relationships remotely.
To be successful in this role, we'd expect you will:
- Proven experience in providing people support at the Advisor level
- Experience working in large, complex, and unionised organisations, preferably within a government organisation
- A strong understanding of employment law
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- A degree in HR or a related field is desirable
He aha nga painga o tenei mahi mou? - Why you will enjoy working here
As an employer, Fire and Emergency New Zealand is committed to providing an enjoyable and challenging work environment with a focus on ongoing personal development.
Benefits
- Matched Kiwi Saver employer contributions of up to 6%
- Life and income protection insurance for eligible employees
- A health and wellness policy that supports our people
The salary range for this role is $96,998 - $107,776 dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.
Ko wai matou - who are we?
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is a Crown Entity responsible for reducing unwanted fires, responding to structural and vegetation fires and other emergencies including motor vehicle crashes, medical emergencies, hazardous substance related incidents, natural disasters, and supporting increased community resilience.
Our vision is to build stronger communities and protect what matters most to the people within them. We are proud to be recognised as New Zealand's most trusted public sector agency. Our values reflect what our people believe is core to who we are and the organisation we aspire to be.
- We Do the Right Thing - Kia Tika
- We Serve and Support - Manaakitanga
- We Are Better Together - Whanaungatanga
- We Strive to Improve - Auahatanga
Ko te tono mai - How to apply:
Come join us - we are excited about the future of Fire and Emergency New Zealand, and we'd love you to be part of it! We value diversity as a strength and welcome applicants that can help bring a difference to our organisation.
If this sounds like you, apply now. To download a copy of our position description please visit our vacancy page on our FireJobs website.
If you have any specific questions about this role, please email: [email protected]
However please note, applications sent via email will not be accepted.
Applications close Wednesday 3rd September 2025.
Please note: Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory for this role.
