Principal Advisor Human Resources

  • 12 month fixed term contract.
  • Auckland or Wellington based.
  • Lead all aspects of human resources.

About the Role

This is a sole charge role to lead the human resources function for an organisation of circa. 150 employees. 

Key Responsibilities

As the organisation undergoes a transition, you’ll play a key role in providing advice on best practice change management and ensuring that employees are enabled to continue delivering high quality service.

  • Actively manage the full range of human resources activities and functions.
  • Work closely with the Executive Director and management team, providing advice and human resources services.
  • Ensure that employees are informed and engaged through a period of change.
  • Lead the employee aspects of the transition (consultation, communication, recruitment, etc).

Skills & Experience Required

This is a role for an experienced human resources practitioner who is used to working solo at both strategic and hands on levels.

You’ll need:

  • At least 8 year’s experience managing the full range of human resources activities and functions.
  • Experience working as a sole HR practitioner.
  • An understanding of best practice change management and experience leading the employee aspects of change.
  • Excellent communication skills and an empathetic approach.

This is a 12 month fixed term contract, starting as soon as possible. The hours are full-time.

While the role can be based in Auckland or Wellington, the preference is for Auckland.

To apply for this position, you must be currently residing in New Zealand, and either be a NZ Citizen, Permanent Resident, or have a valid NZ Work Visa.

APPLY:  www.jacksonstone.co.nz
REFERENCE:  BH-11709

FURTHER ENQUIRIES: Mary Kent on 04 550 8021

  • Permanent
  • Human Resources

July 9, 2026

Reference: BH-11709

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Mary Kent

Principal Consultant

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