People & Capability Advisor

Are you a confident HR generalist ready to bring your skills and experience to a diverse and supportive working environment?

Te Āheinga - The Opportunity

Whether you're refining processes, supporting leaders, or helping shape our people initiatives, you’ll be making a meaningful impact every day. As our People & Capability Advisor, you’ll provide generalist HR advice across the full employee lifecycle, supporting leaders with matters such as employment relations, performance, remuneration, recruitment, and policy interpretation. You’ll be a trusted first point of contact, helping people leaders navigate HR processes confidently and consistently.

This role sits at the heart of our People Operations team, bridging operational support and strategic delivery. You’ll contribute to the implementation of our new HRIS, support continuous improvement of systems and documentation, and play a key role in ensuring our people practices are fit-for-purpose and future-focused. You’ll work closely with the People & Capability Coordinator and Business Partners, collaborating to deliver high-quality, customer-focused HR services across Council.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain broad exposure across all areas of HR in a role that blends advisory work with meaningful project involvement. You’ll be joining a motivated, hardworking, and supportive team of professionals who value collaboration, integrity, and getting the mahi done—together.

He kōrero mōhou - About You

To thrive in this role, you’ll be someone who has exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, a collaborative mindset, and a genuine desire to actively contribute to a high-performing team.

Our ideal candidate will be comfortable juggling multiple priorities, taking initiative, and not afraid to roll up your sleeves and get stuck into the mahi. You’ll demonstrate sound judgement, professionalism, and discretion, and be committed to delivering great experiences for our people. A flexible, solutions-focused approach and a willingness to support across the team will be key to your success.

You’ll have at least three years’ experience in an HR advisory role, along with a relevant tertiary qualification.

Ngā painga mōhou - What we Offer

We are a team that celebrates wins and tackles challenges together, making sure to have some fun along the way. This is a high-performing, inclusive team that genuinely supports each other, working in an environment that encourages growth and innovation. We can promise generalist experience across a wide range of HR functions plus an opportunity to make a real impact on the employee experience and organisational culture.

Other benefits of joining our team include:

• 5 weeks annual leave after 2 years service

• Discounted Health Insurance Work Scheme + Eye tests subsidy

• Retailer Discounts + Study assistance

• Employee Assistance Program - OCP

• Quarterly values awards + Birthday vouchers + Social club

• Free flu vaccinations (annual)

• Ka Awatea Cultural Wānanga + NCC Kapa Haka

• Te Reo Māori language classes

This is a permanent, full time role working 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday. You will be based in Napier.

The annual salary package for this role is between $96,800-$107,500 (including KiwiSaver), with the final offer depending on your skills and experience.

Applications for this role close on 25 November 2025, however due to the highly competitive employment market we will be interviewing applications as we receive them and may close the role when we have found the right person. Please do not delay in making your application.

He kōrero mō Te Kaunihera o Ahuriri - About NCC

At Napier City Council, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and work to make our hiring process fair and accessible. If you need any support or adjustments during your application or interview, let us know—we’re happy to help!

Our success is grounded in strong partnerships with Mana Whenua and Iwi, supported by our Māori Partnerships team, Te Waka Rangapū, which builds cultural capability through education and training.

Before you join, you’ll need to complete pre-employment checks (including drug testing, with some roles requiring health screening). As an NCC employee, you may also be called on to support Civil Defence emergencies when our community needs us most.

Please visit Napier City Council Careers website to see full job description

Job Description – People & Capability Advisor