HR Advisor (Fixed Term)

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ContainerCo is New Zealand's leading container servicing and logistics specialist and is seeking an experienced HR Advisor for a fixed-term role to cover parental leave from mid July 2026 to mid April 2027. The position is based in Tauranga or Auckland, onsite, Monday to Friday, with a competitive remuneration and paid birthday leave as part of a supportive, high performance culture. Reporting to the GM People and Sustainability, you will provide operational HR support across recruitment, onboarding, employment relations and HR administration, while advising managers on policy interpretation and maintaining employment documentation. To apply, tailor your CV to highlight NZ employment legislation knowledge, recruitment and ER experience, strong drafting and organisational skills, and experience with HR systems such as Employment Hero; demonstrate your ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment and your capability to build relationships with managers at all levels. All applicants must be eligible to work in NZ and ready for pre-employment checks.

• Based in Tauranga/Auckland
• Fixed term full time (Parental Leave Mid-July 2026 to Mid-April 2027)
• Monday – Friday
• Competitive remuneration
• Join an exciting team environment within a thriving business
• Paid birthday leave

About Us

ContainerCo is proud to be New Zealand's leading container servicing and logistics specialist, with national coverage across key strategic hubs. Our team shares a common goal - to be the country's most trusted partner in container servicing and logistics.

We understand the unique demands of the New Zealand market and continue to evolve our services to meet customer needs and stay at the forefront of the industry. Our experienced team delivers reliable, high-quality container solutions, acting as a seamless extension of our customers' operations so they can focus on what they do best.

The Opportunity

ContainerCo has an opportunity for an experienced HR Advisor to join our People and Sustainability team on a fixed-term basis to cover parental leave.

Reporting to the GM People & Sustainability, this role provides operational HR support across recruitment, onboarding, employment relations, HR administration and core people processes.

You will provide advice and support to managers across the business on a range of people matters, including recruitment, performance management, policy interpretation and employment relations. You will also prepare employment documentation, maintain employment records, reporting and support HR projects and initiatives as required.

This role is suited to an experienced HR Advisor who can quickly build relationships, work independently and confidently manage a varied workload from day one.

What you'll Bring

• Previous experience in an HR Advisor role.
• Sound understanding of New Zealand employment legislation.
• Experience supporting recruitment, performance management and employment relations processes.
• Strong written communication skills, including drafting employment documentation and correspondence.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with managers at all levels.
• Well-developed Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience using Employment Hero is preferably.

What we can Offer

• High performance culture – join a great team environment that takes pride in delivering excellence.
• Competitive remuneration reflective of experience.
• Exposure to a broad range of HR activities across a national business.
• Paid birthday leave
• Training, development opportunities
• Fixed-term employment within a supportive and collaborative team.

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand and complete a pre-employment alcohol and other drug test, Ministry of Justice check and reference checks with satisfactory results.

ContainerCo is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on any prohibited grounds under the Human Rights Act 1992. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We care about our people, value our communities, and strive to operate ethically and sustainably in everything we do.