Human Resources Jobs
About the Human Resources Industry in New Zealand
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Human Resources (HR) professionals make decisions regarding the management of people, talent and culture within an organization. This includes the recruitment and selection of staff, maintaining their physical safety and wellbeing, addressing employment relations, organisational development, using human resource management information systems (HRMIS), focusing on remuneration and rewards, and driving learning and development within the organization.
The number of people employed in the broader category ‘Human resource and training professionals’ in New Zealand grew between 2006 and 2013, and employment numbers are projected to continue to grow quite quickly until 2026.
Demand for Human Resource Professionals
There is strong competition for generalist and entry-level jobs. On the other hand, HR practitioners with experience and expertise in internal recruitment, change management, learning and development, culture and diversity management, remuneration and rewards, and employment relations are in high demand for both permanent and contract positions.
Any organisation that has employees will require human resource management. Some companies have entire departments dedicated to these roles, while some employ HR professionals and contractors to call upon as and when required. A person or people skilled in HR is integral to the smooth running of a business.
Skills Employers Look for:
Communication skills
Relationship building skills, including employee relations
Business management ability
Ability with Microsoft Excel
The salary range for an HR practitioner starts at around $49,000 for new graduates, and can go to about $150,000 for senior roles (such as HR general managers).
In 2017, the average income for HR professionals was estimated to be around $84,400.
Related Roles:
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Compensation and Benefits / Rewards Manager
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Counsellor
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Employee Relations Adviser/Manager
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Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager
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Human Resources Adviser
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Learning and Development Adviser/Manager
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Payroll Manager
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Personnel Officer
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Recruitment Consultant
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Workplace Relations Adviser
On the Skill Shortage List for Visa Applicants:
HR professionals are not on Immigration New Zealand's skill shortage lists.
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People Partner
City:
Auckland
Job Type:
Permanent
Date:
7/02/2024
• Permanent role - WFH and flexible working • Auckland CBD Opportunity for an experienced HR professional to join a broader team providing strategic and operationally focused people initiatives across the business. The main focus of this role is to build strong, collaborative relationships...
Human Resources Lead
City:
Auckland
Job Type:
Permanent
Date:
9/02/2024
• HR Lead • Sole charge role within global entity • City Fringe Opportunity to be a sole charge HR Lead within a global company located within City Fringe. Will work closely with the MD and leadership team to ensure the implementation of effective people practices. As the Human Resources...
HR Coordinator
City:
Auckland
Job Type:
Permanent
Date:
12/02/2024
• People and Culture Co-ordinator • Permanent role with great growth potential • City Fringe Opportunity for a P&C Co-ordinator to join a fast-paced company in a newly created role. Work closely with the P&C Manager to implement HR projects and provide first level advice to the business...
HR Advisor
City:
Auckland
Job Type:
Permanent
Date:
8/02/2024
• HR Advisor • Permanent role • Penrose A pivotal role for a HR Advisor ensuring that people are provided with clear, relevant HR, ER and H&S advice and are well supported. This is a permanent role located in Penrose. Day to day you could expect to work on: • Helping ensure complianc...