Senior HR Advisor

Senior HR Advisor

About Us 

The New Zealand Moving and Storage Group is privately owned and proudly 100% Kiwi, servicing customers with nationwide and international relocations since 1985. Our group brands include household names such as New Zealand Van Lines, The Moving Company, New Zealand Movers, Ausmove, MovingtoNZ.com, and The Workplace Moving Company.

With 12 branch warehouses nationwide, employing approximately 400 staff and supported by global alliance partners in more than 100 countries, we are the largest moving, storage, and relocation group in New Zealand.

About the Role

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced and proactive Senior HR Advisor, or an HR Advisor who is ready to step up, to join a diverse business in a competitive private enterprise environment.

If you enjoy partnering with leaders, navigating employment relations matters, driving people initiatives, and delivering practical HR solutions that support business success in a fun yet productive workplace, this could be the ideal role for you.

Working closely with managers across the Group, you'll provide trusted advice, develop HR policies and practices, support and lead organisational change, and help build a positive, high-performing workplace culture.

What You'll Be Doing

As our Senior HR Advisor, you will provide end-to-end HR support across a diverse range of people-related activities, including:

• Partnering with managers to provide expert HR advice and guidance
• Supporting workforce planning and organisational development initiatives
• Managing recruitment and selection processes across the Group
• Reviewing position descriptions and employment documentation
• Providing employment relations advice and supporting investigations, disciplinary processes, and performance management matters
• Developing, reviewing, and implementing HR policies and procedures
• Leading health and safety initiatives and compliance requirements
• Supporting managers with organisational change and change management activities
• Analysing HR data and preparing reports to support business decisions

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Proven experience in a senior HR generalist or HR advisory role
• A tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Employment Relations, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Strong knowledge of employment relations, recruitment, performance management, health and safety, and HR best practice
• A sound understanding of New Zealand employment legislation
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills
• The ability to influence, coach, and support managers at all levels
• A practical, solutions-focused approach and sound professional judgement

What We're Looking For

We're seeking someone who can build trusted relationships, communicate with confidence, and provide commercially sound HR advice. You'll be resilient, adaptable, and comfortable working across a broad range of HR disciplines while maintaining a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.

You will thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy helping leaders build capability, improve processes, and develop positive workplace outcomes.

Why Join Us?

At New Zealand Moving and Storage Group, you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact across the business while working alongside supportive leaders and colleagues. This role offers variety, autonomy, and the chance to contribute to the ongoing development of our people practices and organisational success, whilst being supported by group senior leaders.

If you're an experienced HR professional who enjoys partnering with leaders and delivering practical people solutions, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and become part of a team that values people, performance, and continuous improvement.

Applications close Thursday 27 August.

Please submit your CV and cover letter. To be considered for this position, you must be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident. The successful applicant will also be required to complete Ministry of Justice and police vetting checks.

For any questions, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].

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