"People & Culture Advisor"

Whakairohia he toki, tāraia te anamata | Learning with purpose, creating our futures!

A new era of vocational learning is unfolding in Tāmaki Makaurau. With Unitec and Manukau Institute of Technology coming together, we have a unique opportunity to reimagine vocational education so it truly reflects and serves the aspirations of hapori whānui, iwi, Māori, and industry across the region.

Join us as we take bold steps towards a more equitable, responsive, and culturally grounded education system built on collaboration, purpose, and place.

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced HR Advisor looking to deepen your ER capability and grow your career within a large organisation undergoing meaningful transformation? This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a role where you’ll work across diverse campuses, partner closely with leaders, and be part of shaping positive cultural change.

Purpose of the Role

As our People & Culture Advisor, you’ll be a trusted partner supporting the P&C Manager and P&C Business Partners across our campuses including Otara, Manukau, Mt Albert and Waitakere. With your own portfolio you’ll play a key role in delivering day‑to‑day HR support, including managing some ER cases end‑to‑end in a confident and professional and timely manner.

In this role, you will:

Provide timely, high‑quality HR and ER support to leaders and staff

Manage low‑level ER matters independently, while working alongside Business Partners on more complex cases

Coach leaders on P&C policies, processes, and best practice

Support the rollout of P&C initiatives and contribute to culture, change, and transformation projects

Collaborate closely with the wider People, Culture & Wellbeing team to deliver consistent, people‑centred outcomes

This is a great fit for someone who thrives in a busy environment, enjoys building strong relationships, and is motivated by contributing to an organisation on a transformational journey.

About You

You’re an established HR Advisor who brings maturity, confidence, and a solutions‑focused approach to your work. You enjoy taking ownership of ER matters and know the process well, building trust with leaders, and supporting continuous improvement across the organisation.

You will bring:

Experience & Qualifications

3+ years’ experience in an HR Advisor or similar generalist role

A relevant degree in HR or business

Strong working knowledge of NZ employment legislation

Full NZ driver licence (travel required across Auckland campuses)

Skills & Attributes

Confident managing basic to intermediate ER/IR matters

Strong written, verbal, and influencing skills

Able to build trusted relationships with leaders and staff quickly

High attention to detail, confidentiality, and professionalism

Experience with HRIS systems (SuccessFactors or PeopleSoft an advantage)

A genuine commitment to equity, tikanga, and culturally responsive practice

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

At MIT | Unitec, you’ll join a purpose‑driven organisation making a real difference for learners, whānau, and communities across Aotearoa.

You will:

Work in a supportive, collaborative P&C team

Gain exposure to diverse, meaningful, and complex HR work

Grow your capability as a trusted P&C professional

Work with a clear pathway to develop your career in HR partnering

Be part of a transformation where your mahi genuinely matters

How to Apply

If you're ready to develop your HR career while contributing to the future of education in Aotearoa, apply now ensuring your application tells us about your ER experience and why you wish to join MIT/Unitec - we’d love to hear from you.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Alison Redfern-Daly, Talent Aquisition Consultant, Alison.Redfern-Daly@manukau.ac.nz .

Please note this email address is for queries and should not be used to submit applications.

Additional Information:

Please note that we will review applications as they are received. We encourage you to apply early to ensure your application is considered.

Manukau Institute of Technology and Unitec are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity and are committed to building a supportive and inclusive environment for all.

Applications Close: Sunday, 22nd March, 2026.

If you have applied before you do not need to apply again. This role is also on Unitec's career site, please apply only at one of our careers websites. 

This position has been identified as a potential redeployment for kaimahi whose roles have been impacted by a recent change process. As a result, preference and priority will be given to affected kaimahi in the assessment of applications.