• Delivering HR generalist advice and support through a Te Ao Māori lens
• Regional travel across South Waikato
• Opportunity to grow and develop your skills

At Everest, we are all about people. We work with our clients and candidates to build great relationships so we can match the right person to the right role.

Here’s our latest opportunity!

About the organisation

With over 50 centres across the Waikato and Bay of Plenty, Central Kids Kindergartens has been providing high-quality, affordable early childhood education since 1951. Their team of highly qualified, experienced Kaiako (teachers) are truly invested in the future of tamariki, as well as the wellbeing of the whole whānau.

About the role

We are looking for a passionate HR professional to support key stakeholders through the delivery of timely, reliable HR advice. The organisation is on a journey of transformational change, developing initiatives to engage and uplift their Kaiako to bring their best to work. Duties and responsibilities will include.

• Providing high quality, pragmatic advice on people related matters
• Supporting managers through coaching, change and performance management 
• Recruitment, onboarding and retention activities
• Advising on career development pathways or individual training needs
• Maintaining employee records and providing administrative support to HR related activities
• Updating policies in line with legislation and effectively communicating changes       across all levels of the organisation
• Staff engagement and culture enhancement

Skills and experience

As a team we value collaboration, energy, and curiosity. It’s important to us that we celebrate diversity and create a culture of inclusiveness for a more connected community, inside and outside of our early childhood centres.

Our ideal candidate will have

• 3-5 Years of experience in an HR advisory or generalist role
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and best practices
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Proficiency in HR software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Looking for your next step? Apply now!

For a confidential chat, please call Sharyn 0277019585

Based from the Hamilton office, you will be required to travel to Tokoroa and Rotorua on a regular basis.

Please be advised that this position is subject to a criminal conviction check under the requirements of the Children’s Act 2014.

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