People Adviser at Reserve Bank of New Zealand

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

HR Advisory, Employment Law, Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Collaboration, Leadership Development, Diversity, Inclusion, Wellbeing, Te Ao Māori

Industry

Banking

Description

People Advisor RBNZ are looking for an experienced People Advisor to join the People Partnering team. Senior Advisory role with a key role in supporting our growth. Wellington or Auckland based role with flexible working options 5 weeks annual leave and 15 wellness day Te tūranga – The role Reporting to the Manager People Partnering and working closely with the People Partners, you will join a team focused on enhancing the workplace experience at Te Pūtea Matua. By fostering collaboration, leadership development, and employee engagement, we aim to build a high-performance culture and provide opportunities for our team to focus on skill building and professional growth. You will be an Advisor who can quickly establish credibility and trust in your assigned portfolios drawing on your knowledge of HR and employment legislation to help our people leaders grow and retain their people, develop their teams and make sound people related decisions. You will harness your ability to think holistically across a broad range of issues and apply sound judgement when providing guidance and expert advice. You will also support the successful implementation of initiatives that are vital to us achieving our vision of being a Great Team, Best Central Bank. You will join a collaborative People & Culture team helping to ensure that our strategies and initiatives for diversity, equity, inclusion, wellbeing and Te Ao Māori are seamlessly integrated into your advice and approach. Check out the job description here. Ō pūkenga – About you To be successful in this role you will have: Relevant tertiary qualification 4+ years HR Advisory experience and a strong understanding of New Zealand employment law. Demonstrated experience working through employment relations matters, including supporting performance management processes. Proven experience in providing proactive and robust HR advice and support to people leaders across a wide range of people matters. The ability to partner effectively and build relationships with stakeholders to create positive and engaging experiences. Capable of managing multiple priorities across diverse stakeholders. Ko wai matou – Who we are We’re kaitiaki (guardians) of New Zealand’s financial ecosystem – enabling economic wellbeing and prosperity for all New Zealanders. We do this by providing money and cash, helping to keep prices stable and people in work, maintaining safe banking and underpinning the financial system that allows New Zealand to spend, save, insure and do business. We do all we can to support, a sustainable, productive and efficient economy built on integrity, innovation and inclusion. We’re building diversity and inclusion into everything we do. Our differences seed our innovation and help us deliver our best work – reflective of the needs of society. We welcome and value knowledge of Te Ao Māori, Te Tiriti and Tikanga. Ngā painga – What we can offer you The Reserve Bank – Te Pūtea Matua has so much to offer. From flexible working to an inclusive and positive workplace culture, our benefits include additional leave options, a wellness package, working-from-home equipment subsidy, generous parental leave provisions, learning and development opportunities, and access to numerous social, networking and sporting activities. Find more information about our benefits here: www.rbnz.govt.nz/careers/our-benefits Come join us if you want to make an impact . Working at the Reserve Bank – Te Pūtea Matua is about more than a job. Here you’ll have a career, a community, and an opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of others. Bring your talent, curiosity and expertise and we’ll help you do the rest. You’ll be part of one of the world’s most trusted and respected central banks. We’ll invest in you. And with you, we’re investing in New Zealand. Kōrero tāpiri – Additional information We welcome all people and we want everyone to be able to equitably participate in our recruitment process. Get in touch with us if there are any barriers to you applying, or if you have access needs and require support or adjustments: email recruitment@rbnz.govt.nz. Me pēhea te tuku tono – Interested? Check out the job description here for this role or email us at recruitment@rbnz.govt.nz for more info. You can also contact us if you need any accessibility support to apply for this role. Applications for this role close at Midnight Tuesday 28th October 2025. Please include a cover letter outlining why you think you’ll be a great fit for the role. Whilst acknowledging the growing use of AI, we kindly ask that the information you provide outlines why you think you’ll be a great fit for this role and authentically reflects your unique skills and experiences. Join us and you’ll contribute to New Zealand’s economic wellbeing and prosperity, help shape our future, and the future for all who call New Zealand home. We’re one of the world’s most trusted, connected and respected central banks and we have a broad range of roles to match people across all stages of their careers. Our people come from many disciplines and many walks of life. We embrace differences and new perspectives. The wellbeing of our people and work/life balance are really important to us. We provide a wide range of benefits, flexibility and support to help you thrive and succeed. For general enquiries, please feel free to reach out to one of our team recruitment@rbnz.govt.nz

Responsibilities

The People Adviser will support the growth of the organization by enhancing the workplace experience and fostering collaboration and leadership development. They will provide expert HR advice and support to people leaders, helping them make sound people-related decisions.