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People and Culture Advisor

Are you an experienced HR professional with a passion for Employment Relations looking for an exciting opportunity to work in a diverse, dynamic and people-focused organisation?

We’re looking for a People & Culture Advisor to join our team for 32 hours per week. This role is based in our Orewa office, within walking distance of the beach and reports to an experienced and supportive P&C Manager who has been with the business for 4+ years.

About us

We’re Busy Bees Aotearoa an early childhood education provider in New Zealand, with 80+ centres and a team of 1700+. Our centres are a key part of the community, offering tailored services to parents by creating happy, sustainable and fun learning environments for children.

As a trusted HR Advisor, you’ll

• Provide expert ER advice and support on a range of employment matters, including performance management, disciplinary processes, and workplace investigations
• Partner with Leaders, providing coaching and support with a strong focus on employee relations
• Work closely with the P&C team to deliver key initiatives contributing to our culture
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and best practice HR

What you’ll bring

• 3+ years HR experience, with strong working knowledge of NZ employment legislation
• A passion for coaching leaders, helping them to navigate people challenges with confidence
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills – you easily connect with a diverse range of people and thrive in a fast-paced people focused environment
• A proactive, solutions focus approach, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Great organisational skills and attention to detail
• Flexibility, resilience, and adaptability
• Ability to balance working as part of a team and autonomously
• Alignment to our values – Care, Connection, Collaboration, Learning

Why join us?

• We’re a people centric collaborative, supportive and inclusive values led organisation
• There are genuine opportunities to grow your career - within NZ and globally
• We also offer free parking, flexible working and discounted childcare

Ready to make an impact? Apply today! Applications will be reviewed as they come in, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

No agencies please. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa

Why Work for Busy Bees?

If you’re passionate about early learning, Busy Bees is the place to be. Although we are part of a global organisation, our company was founded by three families looking for better, more enriching childcare. Three decades later, we still keep the same values at heart.

We know that we couldn’t do what we do without the important people in our teams. We invest in our people and work with them to build career pathways that inspire.