Consulting & Generalist HR (Human Resources & Recruitment)
Full time
We are on the hunt for a passionate people person to support our operational teams at our Turntable Hill Road Packhouse.
The kiwifruit industry provides a fast-paced and dynamic environment, where no 2 days are the same. If you are an experienced HR coordinator/advisor, seeking a role that will add to your breadth of knowledge, then this role is for you.
The Site HR Advisor will support our people and people leaders across the entire employee lifecycle, recruiting and onboarding permanent and seasonal employees, ensuring our people are paid correctly, handling various ER issues, and being part of some exciting people projects. This role is located at our Katikati site and has 2 direct reports (seasonal HR administrators) and due to the operational requirements of the role, is required to be onsite throughout the work week.
Key responsibilities will include:
Recruitment and Onboarding: End-to-end recruitment including interviewing, reference checks, and a seamless onboarding process for new hires.
Supporting the RSE programme and providing onsite Pastoral Care to seasonal employees.
Providing expert advice and support to employees and leaders on HR policies, procedures, and best practice.
Managing employee relations issues, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and grievances.
Assisting in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations.
About Us
Trusted by kiwifruit and avocado growers since the 1980s, at Apata, we continue to live and breathe our mission and purpose today. Our key pillars – Performance, leadership, transparency, and relationships, serve as our foundation for achieving meaningful and long-lasting success.
At the heart of Apata's operations lie our harvest and processing facilities, strategically located in Te Puke and Katikati. Our packhouses and cool-storage facilities support our growers and wider kiwifruit and avocado operations.
Driven by our values, our success is achieved through industry knowledge, strong leadership and investment in high-calibre people and operating equipment.
As our newest team member, you'll be joining a well-established and highly regarded company where employee health and happiness is valued, and high performance is recognised. Some of the benefits our team members receive are:
Private health/medical insurance
Clothing Allowance
About you
Ideal candidates will have the ability to build strong working relationships, be a great communicator, resilient and hold great time management and organisational skills.
You'll have previous HR experience, a good understanding of NZ employment legislation, and working knowledge of ER and payroll processes (although full training will be provided).
If you are interested in joining the Apata team, please apply at the link below. If you would like a confidential chat about this role, please contact Coralie on 027 311 6042.
Apata is committed to wellbeing, diversity, and equity. We believe in the strength of diversity and embrace diversity of people, ideas, talents, and experiences. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us so we can support you through your recruitment journey.
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