Human Resources Advisor

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Job type

Fixed term contract

Full-time
 
Location
Manukau City, Auckland
 
Full job description
Job no: 570106
Work type: Fixed Term - Full Time
Location: Manukau
Categories: NZ Head Office
Join Harvey Norman in this newly created role, in our Manukau Support Office! This 15-month fixed-term, full-time position will support the People Operations Projects team as part of our HR Tech replacement project.

We have recently embarked on a journey to streamline processes, reduce technological complexity, and boost efficiency within our people management systems. This initiative will improve people data management, compliance, visibility and analytics, productivity, and employee engagement for approximately 15,000 people across Australia and New Zealand.

About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a large scale, complex digital transformation. Working with the NZ team project team and alongside the Head of People Operations NZ you will assist with testing, organisational change management and training

Lead the Organisational Change stream for NZ including reviewing strategy documents, customising materials for the NZ business
Assist with system user acceptance testing
Conduct impact assessments and stakeholder analyses to guide engagement efforts
Communicate project updates to ensure all stakeholders have a clear understanding
Work with project leads to plan and deliver effective change
About You

You have previous experience either in a generalist HR Advisory role, Training and Development role or Organisational Change role. You understand the impact technology changes can have in a large business and enjoy seeing your efforts contribute to organisational success. You bring experience in business process analysis and aligning solutions with business requirements. You’re skilled in stakeholder identification, engagement and communication, ensuring agreed KPI’s and deliverables are met, while also being hands-on where needed.

You will also bring:

Experience in organisational change management, ideally within HR or people systems projects
Familiarity with change management frameworks
Proficiency in planning and delivering project-wide communications
The ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, project-driven environment
You are a methodical problem-solver who approaches challenges with persistence and clarity. A collaborative team player, you bring strong reporting capabilities and a structured approach to identifying business opportunities. You remain resilient under pressure and consistently deliver on time.

About Us

Harvey Norman was introduced to New Zealand in 1997, since then we have become a household name, with over 45 stores nationwide plus offsite warehouses, commercial offices and the Auckland Support Office. Our diverse team is made up of over 2000 individuals who each bring a uniquely dynamic expertise to the workforce. Harvey Norman continues to grow throughout New Zealand with new stores opening each year and our team grows with us.

We pride ourselves on being a market leader and have a great track record of providing high quality products and outstanding customer service. Here at Harvey Norman, we are proud to boast that all our General Managers and retail Store Managers have been promoted from within the business.

This is your opportunity to learn from the best and grow to be one of the best!

Advertised: 20 Aug 2025 New Zealand Standard Time