HR Advisor

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys partnering with leaders, solving people challenges and helping create a positive workplace culture.

WineWorks Marlborough is seeking an enthusiastic and capable HR Advisor to join our team on a fixed term basis from November 2026 through to August 2027, covering a period of parental leave. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful contribution in a busy, diverse HR role within a values-driven business.

Reporting to the HR Manager, you will provide practical HR advice and support to leaders across the business, helping them build high-performing teams and navigate people matters with confidence, fairness and integrity.

This is a full-time, fixed-term position, working Monday to Friday within standard office hours (8:00am to 4:30pm). Some flexibility in hours can be accommodated for the right person. The starting salary will be between $87,000 and $92,000, depending on your skills, experience, and suitability for the role.

What you'll be doing

This is a varied role that combines HR advisory, employment relations, health and wellbeing initiatives, HR reporting and systems support, recruitment, and employee engagement to a large team.

• Providing advice and coaching to managers on performance management, employee relations, attendance management, disciplinary processes and employment legislation.
• Supporting formal employment processes, including meeting attendance and documentation.
• Coordinating immigration processes, including Accredited Employer requirements, visa monitoring and compliance.
• Supporting recruitment activities, and workforce planning discussions.
• Assisting with employee development, retention and engagement initiatives.
• Creating and coordinating internal communications and employer branding activities.
• Monitoring and reporting on key HR metrics and people data.
• Acting as a local subject matter expert for HR systems and processes.
• Coordinating health, wellbeing and return-to-work programmes.
• Supporting health and safety initiatives, committees and compliance requirements.
• Delivering training and contributing to HR projects and continuous improvement activities.

Skills and experience

• 3 to 5 years' experience in an HR Advisor or similar HR role.
• Strong knowledge of NZ employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Experience supporting leaders through employee relations and performance management matters.
• A sound understanding of workplace health and safety requirements.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.  Confidence working with people at all levels of the business.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach and sound judgement.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and HR systems.

Why join WineWorks?

• Be part of a supportive and collaborative team environment
• Gain exposure to all aspects of the employee lifecycle and HR operations
• Opportunities to develop your HR knowledge and grow your career
• Work for a business that plays a key role in supporting New Zealand's wine industry
• Join a company that values innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement
• Additional paid parental leave support for primary carers
• Enhanced sick leave support with the ability to accrue up to 30 days, helping you take care of yourself and family when needed

About WineWorks

WineWorks is a passionate and driven team of experts supporting New Zealand wine to shine. With sites in Marlborough, Hawke's Bay, and Auckland, we provide the wine industry with world-class bottling, warehousing, and logistics services, supported by advanced technology, expansive facilities, and exceptional service.

We are also strongly focused on sustainability and are committed to minimising our impact on the environment while continuously improving the way we operate. Most importantly, we're passionate about our people and creating a workplace where employees can learn, contribute, and thrive.

How to apply

Click Apply to register online now.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand and will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test. Psychometric testing may also be completed for shortlisted candidates.

To learn more about us, visit www.wineworks.co.nz.