People Advisor

People Advisor

• Fixed term 15 months (Parental Leave cover)
• Wellington Based

Whakatairangatia nga kete o te matauranga ki te ao marama!

E te tai whakarunga, e te tai whakararo - nau piki mai, nau kake mai ki te Mana Tohu Matauranga o Aotearoa.

May the baskets of knowledge be brought into the world of light. We welcome one and all to join us at the New Zealand Qualifications Authority.

The New Zealand Qualifications Authority is seeking a People Advisor to join the Wellington-based team within the People Team, in the Pasifika and People Division.

We are looking for a generalist HR superstar to join our busy and customer-focused People team. This is a fixed term role to cover a period of parental leave, ending in October 2027.

Mo te turanga | About the role

Our friendly team is responsible for supporting and advising on a wide range of activities across the employment lifecycle.

We are ideally looking for someone who has broad experience across the spectrum of HR work.

You'll be across the day-to-day HR administration, support the wider team by providing practical, timely advice, and build broader generalist experience along the way.

In this varied, hands-on role, you will

• Be a first point of contact for triaging queries and delivering timely, practical support to our customers.
• Draft and maintain employment documentation and records.
• Support People Partners with employee relations matters, including preparation of documentation and emails.
• Coordinate key HR processes such as recruitment, onboarding, record management, and maintaining HR templates and process documentation.
• Assist with HR projects and people initiatives, helping the team deliver improvements that matter.

Mo te turanga | About the role

• Experience in an HR Advisor or Coordinator role (or similar), with a genuine interest in progressing into broader generalist HR.

• A relevant HR qualification.
• Strong organisation and prioritisation skills, with confidence managing competing deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication, with a professional, service-led approach.
• High attention to detail and discretion when handling confidential people matters.
• Confident learning new systems and using MS Office suite.

Nga Painga o NZQA | Why choose NZQA

Join NZQA and help lift quality and trust across Aotearoa New Zealand's education system through world-class assessment, quality assurance and qualifications . We are passionate about ensuring learners' achievements are recognised, allowing people to fully participate in employment, society and their communities.

NZQA is committed to lifelong learning and the diverse communities we serve. We welcome people from all backgrounds and provide a supportive environment for Maori and Pacific staff, including active networks that help guide and strengthen our strategic direction.

To learn more, please visit this page: NZQA Staff Benefits

Pehea te tono mai | How to apply

If you believe you have the right mix of skills and knowledge and are ready to get stuck in, we'd love to hear from you.

For more information about this role and NZQA please refer to the job description, NZQA's Customer Charter and Organisational Values. If you are applying/viewing through Seek, please click `apply now' to access these links.

If you have any specific questions about this role, please contact Bee Groves, People Services Manager at ***email_hidden***

Applications close at 5pm on Monday 22 June; however, we will be reviewing applications as they come in.

You must have the right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand to apply for this role.

NZQA is committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities and welcome applications from everyone who can meet the requirements of the role.