Are you ready to make a difference for an amazing team who diligently work to support our local community, all while enjoying a competitive salary, benefits such as Birthday Leave and upfront Sick Leave, professional growth, free parking, and a 37.5 hour week? We are currently seeking a highly motivated person with a minimum of three years' experience as a HR Advisor to join our team for a Fixed Term till September 2025. We are revamping our Human Resources activity - there is much to do! Waimate District Council has a thriving and welcoming community that's growing! Waimate offers affordable housing, great schools and an amazing array of outdoor recreational activities including a host of events throughout the year. We are in the picture-perfect setting of South Canterbury with Aoraki/Mt Cook, the Waitaki Lakes and the Ocean all within close proximity - and ideally centrally located between Dunedin and Christchurch. Do you want to go home each night knowing you are contributing to creating a supportive, caring and respectful workplace culture? Do you want to get professional development directly from a HR Manager, so that you can grow your career? Then let's look at some of the things you could be doing: Administering payroll to legal compliance and best practice standards Providing timely advice to the HR Manager on financial matters and reporting as required Undertaking recruitment activities, both administration and interviewing Assisting the HR Manager with projects Providing advice and support to management and the wider team Contributing to the improvement of the employee experience. And more! As you can see, no two days will be the same, but that's just the kind of environment you thrive in. For you, Human Resources isn't just a career but a passion. In addition to a minimum three years' experience as a HR Advisor, you have specialties and confidence in payroll administration and recruitment, so that you can hit the ground running from day one, learn our systems and processes quickly, and start assisting the HR Manager with projects. The icing on the cake would be Local Government experience, working knowledge of Datacom payroll, and of course, knowledge and experience with other HR activities such as employment relations. If you are ready to join a vibrant, team-driven Council as our Human Resources Advisor, then apply now! Please note: you will need to have and maintain the legal right to work in New Zealand, and a full, current driver's licence to apply for this role. This position is subject to a satisfactory Police check and Credit check. To apply for this job go to: https://waimatedc.recruitmenthub.co.nz/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6566564.#J-18808-Ljbffr
