People & Culture Advisor

Central Kids

P&C Advisor | Fixed Term | Full-time

Ko ngā tamariki te pūtake | children are central to all that we do.

Me tiaki, me manaaki i te taiao | Protect and enhance the environment.

Manaakitanga | Encourage mana in others through care, generosity, and goodwill.

Kotahitanga | Connectedness in collaboration

Te arataki ā-tikanga rua | Bicultural leadership

🌟 Join Central Kids as Our Next P&C Advisor! 🌟

Are you passionate about people, problem-solving, and making a real difference?

At Central Kids , we're searching for an enthusiastic P&C Advisor who thrives on building great workplace experiences, supporting leaders, and helping our people and tamariki flourish.

💚 Why Central Kids?

For nearly 75 years, Central Kids has been supporting tamariki across the central North Island to reach their full potential. With 47 kindergartens, a strong commitment to Te Ao Māori, and a people-first culture, we're proud to be making a difference in the lives of children, whānau and communities every day.

🌟 What's on Offer? 🌟

At Central Kids, we know great people deserve great support. When you join our team, you'll enjoy

• ✅ A high-performing, collaborative People & Culture team that genuinely supports each other and celebrates success
• ✅ Career progression opportunities across a large and diverse organisation with 47+ services and multiple professional pathways
• ✅ Professional development and learning opportunities to grow your HR expertise and leadership capability
• ✅ Discounted childcare at Central Kids services
• ✅ Employee discounts and benefits through our employee purchasing and discounts programme
• ✅ Discounted health insurance to support your wellbeing
• ✅ Free onsite parking at our office locations
• ✅ Modern office environments with newly refurbished workspaces designed for collaboration and connection
• ✅ Meaningful work with purpose, helping to support tamariki, whānau and communities throughout the Central North Island
• ✅ A values-driven organisation where people, culture, wellbeing and belonging matter
• 🚀 What You'll Be Doing

No two days are the same! You'll support leaders across our organisation to

• ✅ Provide trusted HR and employment relations advice
• ✅ Support recruitment, onboarding and talent attraction
• ✅ Coach managers through employee relations matters and performance conversations
• ✅ Help create positive, engaged and high-performing teams
• ✅ Contribute to HR projects, policy development and continuous improvement initiatives
• ✅ Champion people practices that reflect our values and commitment to Te Ao Māori
• 🎯 What You'll Bring

We're looking for someone who

• ✔ Has 2–5+ years HR advisory or generalist experience
• ✔ Understands NZ employment relations and HR best practice
• ✔ Is a confident communicator and relationship builder
• ✔ Can navigate complex situations with professionalism and empathy
• ✔ Loves finding practical solutions to people challenges
• ✔ Is committed to learning, growth and making a positive impact
• 🌿 What You'll Love About Working Here
• ⭐ Meaningful work that supports tamariki and whānau
• ⭐ A supportive and collaborative team
• ⭐ Opportunities to grow your HR career
• ⭐ Flexibility and variety across multiple locations
• ⭐ An organisation that genuinely lives its values
• For further information, please email Hayleigh Evett, [email hidden]
• Applications close 19 August , and will be assessed as they arrive, so don’t delay!