People & Culture Advisor

Central Kids

P&C Advisor | Fixed Term | Full-time

Ko ngā tamariki te pūtake | children are central to all that we do.  

Me tiaki, me manaaki i te taiao | Protect and enhance the environment.  

Manaakitanga | Encourage mana in others through care, generosity, and goodwill. 

Kotahitanga | Connectedness in collaboration  

Te arataki ā-tikanga rua | Bicultural leadership  

Join Central Kids as Our Next P&C Advisor!

Are you passionate about people, problem-solving, and making a real difference?

At Central Kids, we're searching for an enthusiastic P&C Advisor who thrives on building great workplace experiences, supporting leaders, and helping our people and tamariki flourish.

Why Central Kids?

For nearly 75 years, Central Kids has been supporting tamariki across the central North Island to reach their full potential. With 47 kindergartens, a strong commitment to Te Ao Māori, and a people-first culture, we're proud to be making a difference in the lives of children, whānau and communities every day.

What's on Offer?

At Central Kids, we know great people deserve great support. When you join our team, you'll enjoy:

✅ A high-performing, collaborative People & Culture team that genuinely supports each other and celebrates success

✅ Career progression opportunities across a large and diverse organisation with 47+ services and multiple professional pathways

✅ Professional development and learning opportunities to grow your HR expertise and leadership capability

✅ Discounted childcare at Central Kids services

✅ Employee discounts and benefits through our employee purchasing and discounts programme

✅ Discounted health insurance to support your wellbeing

✅ Free onsite parking at our office locations

✅ Modern office environments with newly refurbished workspaces designed for collaboration and connection

✅ Meaningful work with purpose, helping to support tamariki, whānau and communities throughout the Central North Island

✅ A values-driven organisation where people, culture, wellbeing and belonging matter

What You'll Be Doing

No two days are the same! You'll support leaders across our organisation to:

✅ Provide trusted HR and employment relations advice
✅ Support recruitment, onboarding and talent attraction
✅ Coach managers through employee relations matters and performance conversations
✅ Help create positive, engaged and high-performing teams
✅ Contribute to HR projects, policy development and continuous improvement initiatives
✅ Champion people practices that reflect our values and commitment to Te Ao Māori

What You'll Bring

We're looking for someone who:

✔ Has 2–5+ years HR advisory or generalist experience
✔ Understands NZ employment relations and HR best practice
✔ Is a confident communicator and relationship builder
✔ Can navigate complex situations with professionalism and empathy
✔ Loves finding practical solutions to people challenges
✔ Is committed to learning, growth and making a positive impact

What You'll Love About Working Here

⭐ Meaningful work that supports tamariki and whānau
⭐ A supportive and collaborative team
⭐ Opportunities to grow your HR career
⭐ Flexibility and variety across multiple locations
⭐ An organisation that genuinely lives its values

For further information, please email Hayleigh Evett, [email protected]

Applications close 19 August, and will be assessed as they arrive, so don’t delay!