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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Recruitment Consultant - Invercargill
City:
Otago / Southland
Job Type:
Permanent
Date:
19/01/2026
Chances are that behind every good recruitment process there is an outstanding Recruitment Consultant. At AWF Invercargill, we know that to give our candidates and clients the best possible outcome, it takes a team. We have an opportunity to invite some new talent into our Group.
Branch Manager
City:
Otago / Southland
Job Type:
Permanent / Full Time
Date:
19/01/2026
Are you a driven and customer-focused leader ready to take ownership of your next challenge? Ideal Electrical is looking for an experienced Branch Manager to lead the Invercargill branch.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a hands-on, people-focused environment. You'll be supported by a Regional Manager but will have the autonomy to make key decisions, grow the business, and lead a small, tight-knit team to success.
Key Responsibilities:
Overseeing day-to-day branch op
Recruitment Consultant
City:
Christchurch
Job Type:
Permanent / Full Time
Date:
19/01/2026
Extrastaff is an established nationwide recruitment agency that specialises primarily in the industrial and construction sectors.
We are an energetic, enthusiastic, social team who love to have fun working in the fast-paced recruitment industry. Here is the chance to join our team in this autonomous role with great earning potential.
Our ideal candidate will have a proven successful background in recruitment, ideally with experience in or an understanding of the industrial and / or constructio
Recruitment Consultant
City:
Christchurch
Job Type:
Permanent / Full Time
Date:
19/01/2026
Extrastaff are one of New Zealand's longest standing labour hire providers, originally founded in 1965. Since then, we've placed over 120,000 candidates with clients across the country, spanning commercial and civil construction, manufacturing, engineering, and more.
We operate across both the blue- and white-collar markets, providing both temporary labour solutions as well as long-term fixtures for our talent and clients. With a small team of focused, driven and like-minded recruiters and supp