People & Capability Advisor
Ref: JO-2606-361174
- New Zealand, Freemans Bay
- Business Operations & HR, HR
- Human Resources and Personnel
- 50 - 249 Employees
- NZ$87,000.00 - NZ$92,000.00 per annum
- Environment: In-office
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Starts: 2026-07-01
Salt is partnering with a highly regarded, New Zealand-owned professional services firm. Known for delivering some of the country’s most notable projects, this organisation brings together passionate specialists who provide independent project management and strategic advisory services, helping clients navigate complex challenges with confidence and clarity.
About the Role:
- Office-based role
- Location: Freeman’s bay, close to public transport, cafe’s and Victoria Park
- $90K+ per annum depending on experience.
We’re seeking a People & Capability Advisor to play a key role in supporting and delivering people strategies that attract, develop, and retain top talent, while fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture. This is a broad, hands-on role that contributes to shaping the overall employee experience and supporting the organisation’s strategic goals.
Working across core areas of People & Capability, you will focus on talent acquisition, talent development, and employee engagement. You’ll be involved in end-to-end recruitment, support learning and development initiatives, and help deliver programmes that enhance capability, performance, and engagement across the employee lifecycle.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is passionate about creating meaningful people experiences that enable individuals and teams to succeed, with the potential for the role to evolve into a business partnering position over time.
Day to Day:
- Lead end-to-end recruitment activities, partnering with hiring managers to source, select, and onboard talent
- Support onboarding and learning initiatives, helping to deliver development programmes and coordinate performance and remuneration cycles
- Contribute to talent management and engagement activities across the employee lifecycle, including performance processes and employee initiatives
- Provide guidance to managers and employees on policies, employee relations matters, and performance improvement approaches
- Drive continuous improvement through employee feedback, reporting, and analysis of people metrics and trends
- Manage core P&C administration, including maintaining employee records, preparing documentation, and supporting benefits and compensation processes
About you:
You are a polished and professional HR practitioner with strong knowledge of best practices, who thrives in a fast-paced and evolving environment. You bring a positive, adaptable approach and the ability to build credibility quickly in a new or growing role. With a natural drive for continuous improvement, you’re motivated to contribute to initiatives that enhance the overall employee experience.
You will Bring:
- 1-2 Years experience as a P&C or HR Advisor
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work autonomously
- Experience working on HR projects or Employee Initiatives
- Confidence working across stakeholders at all levels
- Strong base of HR Knowledge, (Degree in HR or professional experience)
- Experience within professional services preferred but not required
Benefits:
- Working with a company that is growing and expanding
- Birthday leave
- Fitness and Public Transport subsidiary
- Life Insurance Coverage
- Annual bonus review based on performance
- Beautiful modern office with Café on site (complimentary coffees)
Don’t miss your opportunity to work with a growing firm. Apply today!
For a confidential chat about this role contact Caroline 0220500165
We’re proud to have been finalists for 2023 RCSA Awards in the Excellence in Client Service and Excellence in Candidate Care categories, and finalist for a 2023 SEEK Annual Recruitment Award in the Large Recruitment Agency of the Year category. At Salt, our mission is Creating Futures by putting our clients, candidates, partners, and team members at the heart of everything we do. We extend our sincere appreciation to everyone who has contributed to our continued success.

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