HR Advisor

Ko wai mātou - About us:

Hato Hone St John has been serving New Zealanders since 1885. Today, our 11,000-strong team of kaimahi and volunteers work across Aotearoa to enhance the health and wellbeing of our communities. From responding to 111 calls to supporting people to stay healthy through our mahi in health education, access, and monitoring, we are making life-changing differences every day.

He aha te tūranga - About the role

As one of Hato Hone St John's HR Advisors, your role extends beyond the conventional scope of an HR Advisor working across a large complex organisation. In this interesting and impactful role you'll be part of our HR Business Partnering team, providing expert advice on a range of people-related matters for the Ambulance Operations portfolio.

We're not just looking for an HR professional, but someone who can become a trusted advisor navigating the complexities of employment relations and building strong relationships within the organisation.

• Build and maintain relationships of credibility with colleagues and people leaders, acting on an informed understanding of the business and the external environment.
• Support and drive the development of engaged and consistently high-performing teams, coaching & supporting managers to implement best practice interventions, from volunteer/paid staff induction though to exit.
• Advise, coach and support managers to ensure the effective and timely management of poor performance, misconduct and general employment relationship matters in order to achieve fair and sustainable outcomes and build manager confidence and capability.
• Work collaboratively with the HR Business Partners to provide a professional approach to organisational change management that is driven and supported from informed HR perspectives.
• Work with colleagues and the Senior Leadership Team to build and enhance organisational culture and engagement.

Ko wai koe - About you:

We're looking for someone who brings confidence operating in complex environments and enjoys being part of a large, collaborative team. To be successful in this role, you will have:

• 3-5 years experience in an HR Advisor role, preferably gained within a large and diverse organisation.
• Proven ability with issues management and employment relations
• A solid understanding of NZ employment law and current HR 'best practice'
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and build strong credible relationships.
• The ability to think critically and use initiative.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply

You will be joining a collaborative and high trust work environment, with a great team culture and a manager who values trust, care and development.

You’ll also enjoy meaningful flexibility and balance — with minimum 2 days per week required in the offices based in the Justice Precinct, Christchurch or Ellerslie, Auckland. 

Click “I’m interested” before applications close EOD Wednesday 26th August.

For further information please contact Lindsey Frankland via [email protected] or 027 309 8372 for a confidential discussion.

At Hato Hone St John, we embrace diversity, welcoming everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We value unique perspectives, fostering inclusivity to better serve our communities, and we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs.

E pōhiritia nei e mātou, te whānau o Hato Hone St John, ngā rereketanga o ia tāngata ki te haramai. E āwhinatia e mātou i ngā whakaaro rereke, kia mahi pai i roto i ngā hāpori katoa. Ko ta mātou nei haepapa, kia hangaia tātahi āhuru mōwai mā tātou, kia mahi haumaru ai.

Research shows that women and people from under-represented groups are less likely to apply for roles when their experience doesn’t match the job description perfectly. If you’re excited and think you have what it takes, we want to hear from you! Even if your experience doesn’t align 100%. Please apply or contact the recruitment advisor listed on the advertisement for a kōrero.