People & Culture Advisor

People & Culture Advisor - South Island About the Company We are the Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS NZ), a leading national provider of home and community-based healthcare with a strong reputation for delivering exceptional care to our clients. Our People & Culture team plays a vital role in fostering a positive workplace environment, and we are committed to promoting the value of our team members. About the Role We are seeking an experienced People & Culture Advisor to join our Timaru office to support our operations in the South Canterbury area. In this permanent full-time position, you will be part of a national People & Culture team dedicated to providing effective, efficient, and professional generalist HR activities. Your role will involve supporting operational managers and frontline staff on a daily basis. This hands-on HR role will require you to provide advice and guidance on effective people practices while championing a variety of HR transactional services, including payroll administration. Key Responsibilities - Provide timely and pragmatic advice and coaching to managers on all aspects of employee relations, including performance management and disciplinary processes. - Ensure that all People & Culture practices and advice comply with current New Zealand employment legislation. - Support the end-to-end recruitment and selection process, from advertising to onboarding. - Assist with the development and implementation of People & Culture policies, procedures, and initiatives. - Champion our company culture and drive employee engagement activities. - Maintain accurate employee records, along with some payroll administration. - Contribute to various People & Culture projects as required. About You We believe that our People & Culture function thrives on trusted relationships with the teams we support. Therefore, we are looking for a P&C professional who: - Has proven experience in an HR Advisor or People & Culture Advisor role. - Displays high energy, a positive attitude, and a solutions-focused mindset. You should feel comfortable working on employee engagement as well as front-line policy advice. - Possesses the ability to influence and constructively challenge. - Has a minimum of 3 years of solid work experience in a similar role, including employee relations, performance management, staff engagement, and remuneration. - Is a strong communicator whose collaboration skills help you form effective relationships across all levels of the business. - Is self-driven and takes initiative in a fast-paced and busy environment. - Has strong organizational skills and processes. - Holds a relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resources or a related field (desirable). Benefits We offer a supportive and collaborative team environment, along with opportunities for ongoing professional development and a competitive salary package. You will have the chance to contribute meaningfully to a positive workplace culture. At RDNS, we take pride in what we do and genuinely care about our people. If you are looking to work for an organization that makes a real difference in people's lives, we encourage you to apply now. For further information, please reach out to Rachna at rsudhakaranand2@rdns.org.nz. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity for the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Please note that all successful applicants will be required to undergo a Police Vetting check prior to starting employment. Applications close on 12th September 2025.