Job Description
About Us | Mo matou''
Enterprise Services plays a pivotal role in shaping how the organisation operates and succeeds. As an enterprise'wide function, the branch delivers high'impact services across legal, finance, human resources, communications, and strategy, governance and risk, supporting informed decision'making and strong organisational performance.
The role | Te tunga''
As a Senior Human Resources Advisor, you will partner closely with leaders to provide high'quality, senior'level HR advice, with a strong emphasis on complex employment relations cases. You will be confident working independently, exercising sound judgement, and constructively challenging thinking to bring fresh perspectives and practical solutions in a fast'paced and evolving environment.
You will be comfortable operating with ambiguity and competing priorities, proactively identifying issues and opportunities, and flexing across a broad range of generalist HR matters. Building credibility quickly, influencing outcomes, and adding value through pragmatic and timely advice will be key to your success, along with contributing to core HR priorities, supporting and developing others, and strengthening people leadership capability across the organisation.
What you bring | Nou te rourou
Proven senior'level HR generalist experience, with the capability to operate autonomously across a broad range of people matters across the employment life cycle
Strong employment relations expertise, including supporting complex and sensitive ER cases end to end. Investigation experience would be advantageous.
Demonstrated ability to provide independent, high'quality HR advice, exercising sound judgement with minimal supervision
Capability to challenge thinking and influence leaders, including providing clear, constructive advice in complex situations
Ability to work effectively in ambiguity, managing competing priorities in a fast'paced environment
Strong organisation and prioritisation skills, ensuring timely, high'quality delivery
Clear and effective communication skills, particularly in difficult or sensitive conversations
For you | Mou'
At the Department of Internal Affairs, we are committed to offering a collaborative and innovative culture where your perspective and ideas will be welcomed. We want our people to thrive within a culture of best practice, while being able to set and achieve goals and being encouraged to challenge the status quo.'
To learn more about the diverse, important mahi we do at the Department and see why'we're'a great place'to work check out our website'https://www.dia.govt.nz/'
Benefits -'About Internal Affairs - Careers with us - Benefits - dia.govt.nz'
The appointing range for this role'is'$111,458 - $138,704.'
To review the full job description, please'click here.'
How to apply'| Me pehea te tuku tono'
We are unable to accept applications via email. Please click the apply button to'submit'your application.'
We're'committed to ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. Please let us know if there is any'support,'we can provide to ensure the process is accessible to you.'
Applications for this role close 5pm, Sunday 10 May 2026. Please also note that you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this role.'
If you have any'questions,'please email'Recruiter, Jayden Vallabh - Jayden.Vallabh@dia.govt.nz
Enterprise Services plays a pivotal role in shaping how the organisation operates and succeeds. As an enterprise'wide function, the branch delivers high'impact services across legal, finance, human resources, communications, and strategy, governance and risk, supporting informed decision'making and strong organisational performance.
The role | Te tunga''
As a Senior Human Resources Advisor, you will partner closely with leaders to provide high'quality, senior'level HR advice, with a strong emphasis on complex employment relations cases. You will be confident working independently, exercising sound judgement, and constructively challenging thinking to bring fresh perspectives and practical solutions in a fast'paced and evolving environment.
You will be comfortable operating with ambiguity and competing priorities, proactively identifying issues and opportunities, and flexing across a broad range of generalist HR matters. Building credibility quickly, influencing outcomes, and adding value through pragmatic and timely advice will be key to your success, along with contributing to core HR priorities, supporting and developing others, and strengthening people leadership capability across the organisation.
What you bring | Nou te rourou
Proven senior'level HR generalist experience, with the capability to operate autonomously across a broad range of people matters across the employment life cycle
Strong employment relations expertise, including supporting complex and sensitive ER cases end to end. Investigation experience would be advantageous.
Demonstrated ability to provide independent, high'quality HR advice, exercising sound judgement with minimal supervision
Capability to challenge thinking and influence leaders, including providing clear, constructive advice in complex situations
Ability to work effectively in ambiguity, managing competing priorities in a fast'paced environment
Strong organisation and prioritisation skills, ensuring timely, high'quality delivery
Clear and effective communication skills, particularly in difficult or sensitive conversations
For you | Mou'
At the Department of Internal Affairs, we are committed to offering a collaborative and innovative culture where your perspective and ideas will be welcomed. We want our people to thrive within a culture of best practice, while being able to set and achieve goals and being encouraged to challenge the status quo.'
To learn more about the diverse, important mahi we do at the Department and see why'we're'a great place'to work check out our website'https://www.dia.govt.nz/'
Benefits -'About Internal Affairs - Careers with us - Benefits - dia.govt.nz'
The appointing range for this role'is'$111,458 - $138,704.'
To review the full job description, please'click here.'
How to apply'| Me pehea te tuku tono'
We are unable to accept applications via email. Please click the apply button to'submit'your application.'
We're'committed to ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. Please let us know if there is any'support,'we can provide to ensure the process is accessible to you.'
Applications for this role close 5pm, Sunday 10 May 2026. Please also note that you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this role.'
If you have any'questions,'please email'Recruiter, Jayden Vallabh - Jayden.Vallabh@dia.govt.nz
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Human Resources Advisor position is now open for candidates interested in the Human Resource (HR) Jobs sector. This role in Wellington offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Human Resource (HR) Jobs is a plus.
