HR Advisor - Tompkins Wake

We have an exciting opportunity for an HR Advisor to join our innovative and award-winning firm. At Tompkins Wake, you'll be surrounded by and connected with the best talent. We are as committed to being the legal firm of choice for our people as we are for our clients, and we have a track record of building careers and succusses, combined with providing a great lifestyle for those on our team.

This is an ideal opportunity to further advance your career, and we are looking for someone who is looking for their next steps in HR career and to be a part of a collaborative culture that invests in and rewards its people. We believe that if we create the right environment for our people to be their best, can deliver the best outcomes for both our people and our clients.

The role will entail

• Being team-focused as we are a tight-knit team
• Proven experience with performance management processes
• You will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing programs that foster active engagement and builds a collaborative environment to champion the firm-wide vision and values of Tompkins Wake.  
• Supporting business leaders through the employment life cycle
• Supporting and developing processes with ongoing sustainability and accreditations for Rainbow Tick, Gender Equality Charter, diversity and unconscious bias
• Maintaining and coordinating the Intern programme

Assisting with all generalist aspects of HR including;

• All aspects of recruitment
• Performance & feedback reviews
• Health and Safety
• Training

Attributes

• Proven successful experience as a HR professional or similar
• You will have a HR qualification
• Attention to detail and strong prioritisation and time management skills
• Good problem-solving skills
• Strong level of cultural capability and awareness, able to work effectively with diverse groups of people

About us

As Tompkins Wake, our achievements are a point of pride, celebrated regularly. We've earned the distinction of New Zealand's Employer of Choice for three consecutive years. This year, we've reaffirmed our position as a leading law firm in New Zealand, recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners. Our recent growth led to our inaugural Excellence Award as Large Law Firm of the Year.

Now one of New Zealand's top 10 law firms with offices in Hamilton, Auckland, Rotorua and Tauranga, we're well-positioned to serve the North Island's Golden Triangle. It is this economic and commercial heartland that drives New Zealand's economic engine. We see ourselves as playing an integral role in helping fuel our client's success and contributing to a stronger and more prosperous New Zealand. 

Our commitment

Diversity and inclusion are core to our identity. Our Rainbow Tick certification and active participation in the New Zealand Law Society Gender Equality Charter showcase our belief in the power of varied perspectives. We're dedicated to fostering an environment where everyone is valued. 

What we offer 

Our support empowers personal and professional success. We provide flexible work arrangements, continuous development opportunities, and a collaborative atmosphere.

Underpinning everything at Tompkins Wake is our culture which puts our people front and centre of the firm. Alongside other values, we are incredibly focused on providing our people with a great working environment and the support they need to succeed not only in their roles, but also to thrive professionally and personally.

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Please ensure you include a cover letter and a copy of your academic transcript with your application. 

Applications close 12 May 2025 11:59pm

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