8 Contract Hr jobs in New Zealand
HR/Payroll Specialist
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**Country:**
New Zealand
**Location:**
LOC8002: 115 Orchard Road, Christchurch, 8051 NZ, 115 Orchard Road, Christchurch, Christchurch,
8051 New Zealand
**Position Role Type:**
Unspecified
Christchurch Engine Centre - a joint venture between Pratt & Whitney and Air New Zealand - offers world-class aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul for all models of V2500 engine. Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power units for commercial, military and business aircraft. We take great pride in our people. As part of the team in Christchurch, you will work alongside experienced professionals in a highly modern environment while being supported by continuous training and professional development.
**Overview**
The HR/Payroll Specialist is responsible for the payroll processing function for the Christchurch Engine Centre and partners with Global Enterprise Teams to deliver the payroll service. This role also provides generalist HR operations and coordination to support the HR service delivery to the business.
**What You Will Do**
+ Maintain accuracy of payroll system / time and attendance data through accurate and timely data updates meeting payroll processing deadlines.
+ Liaise with and maintain a collaborative working relationship with Global Financial Services (GFS) and Production Leaders to ensure the accuracy of the payroll / time and attendance systems, including actively managing troubleshooting, system updates and corrections through to resolution.
+ Process transactions in relation to superannuation and IRD payments in a timely and accurate manner.
+ Prepare and provide 3rd party deductions reports to external parties in a timely and accurate manner.
+ Respond to payroll related enquiries and requests and maintain records and information as required for audit requirements.
+ Liaise with HR Third Party Support e.g., Financial Advisor and Superannuation Providers.
+ Annual support for collective bargaining including bargaining rate updates and changes to collective agreements including payroll system updates.
+ Responsible for legislation updates related to payroll.
+ Project Lead for Payroll system and process optimisation projects.
+ Ensure accuracy of Enterprise Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) through accurate and timely data updates.
+ Maintain accuracy of SAP data through accurate and timely data updates.
+ Manage accounts payable for the HR Function and assist with transition to Shared Services.
+ Continuous improvement and supporting transition of HR processes into Enterprise Shared Services.
+ Streamline and improve Payroll and HR processes.
+ Support HR function in DAMP (Drug and Alcohol Management Programme) Coordinator administering the programme annually, providing reporting analysis to the Policy Owner.
+ Coordinate onsite injury and illness support to the wider business.
+ Support the coordination of new hire and exit processes and reporting, including onsite induction programme.
**Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Business, Human Resources or equivalent (Desirable).
+ Member of NZPPA.
+ Certificate in Payroll Foundations Skills, NZPPA Certificate in Payroll Calculations.
+ At least 3-5 years of relevant experience in Payroll or HR administration.
+ Working knowledge of NZ Employment legislation and the Holidays Act 2003 gained through previous payroll experience.
+ Experience in administering the payroll for Collective Bargaining Agreements.
+ Knowledge of SAP or similar systems and familiarity with enterprise payroll systems.
+ Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines, ensuring responsibilities are met in a timely manner while maintaining a high standard of work.
+ Conscientious with a high level of accuracy, attention to detail and quality in all tasks.
+ Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
+ Able to work as part of a small team.
**What We Offer**
+ Training and Development: Career development opportunities through training programs, secondments, and mentoring to advance your skill professionally.
+ Employee Scholarship Program: Financial support for further education.
+ Superannuation and Bonus Plans: Enjoy attractive superannuation scheme and bonus plan.
+ Discounted Services and Products: Exclusive discounted rates on various services and products, including medical insurance schemes and complimentary financial advice.
+ Modern Facility: Easily accessible facility with secure car parking, providing you with a comfortable and safe environment to succeed.
**Apply Now!** Please include your CV, relevant certificates, and a cover letter. For certificates obtained outside New Zealand, submit a NZQA equivalency assessment. If shortlisted, we will contact you to discuss your application and may invite you for an online test. Successful candidates will be invited to an in-person interview at our Christchurch Harewood facility. To learn more about us, visit The application closing date is **24** **Oct 2025** . Depending on the application response, the application closing date may be earlier.
We appreciate your keen interest in this opportunity and thank you for taking the time to submit your applications. Please ensure all required materials are submitted by the deadline.
_RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law._
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HR Business Partner
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As the HRBP you will champion a collaborative, innovative and inclusive workplace, driving HR initiatives that reflect our unique kiwi culture and support our growth agenda. Support will be for employees across Auckland, Wellington, and remote locations where you will serve as a culture champion and collaborative leader, partnering with the wider leadership team to deliver meaningful outcomes. You will work closely with both local and international stakeholders in a matrix environment, driving initiatives with a strong New Zealand focus. As part of a Australia and New Zealand collaborative team, support may extend to business teams units across Australia also.
We foster an environment where collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do-our Kiwi flavour means valuing openness, respect, and community spirit.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Lead core HR processes across the employee life cycle, including induction, onboarding, training and development, engagement, performance management, career progression, and off-boarding activities.
+ Provide expert guidance and support to leaders and employees on HR policies, procedures, and generalist matters
+ Drive strategic initiatives in talent development and company culture building, ensuring alignment with business goals and the unique values of the organisation.
+ Champion diversity, belonging, and inclusion, tailoring programmes and approaches to suit New Zealand market expectations.
+ Collaborate with global and local teams to design and deliver impactful projects and programmes, ensuring a distinctive P&C Kiwi flavour.
+ Build strong relationships across all levels of the business, including senior and c-suite leaders, middle managers, and international teams.
+ Utilise data-driven approaches to inform decision-making and communicate actionable insights to stakeholders.
**Job Requirements**
+ Minimum 5 years as an HR business partner, with proven ability to lead and manage HR functions.
+ Demonstrated success in crafting and executing talent strategies, and nurturing company culture.
+ Experience in stakeholder management, including working with senior leadership Proven ability to interpret and synthesise data to drive decisions and outcomes.
+ Strong track record in diversity, belonging, and inclusion initiatives relevant to the New Zealand market.
+ Natural leadership skills and a commitment to exemplifying the culture we seek to build.
+ Preferred knowledge, experience in payroll administration, project or programme management expertise, Policy writing and employee relations knowledge.
+ Experience with Australia divisions beneficial but not mandatory
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Manager - Office and HR
Posted 7 days ago
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We are looking for a qualified Manager - Office and HR. This is a full-time permanent position and will consist of handling the full Office Operations of our horticulture business.
To be considered for this position you’ll have at least a qualification at Diploma level or higher or at least two years of work experience to allow you to complete the tasks for this position. You should have excellent communication skills (both written and spoken) and be able to work independently to reach goals. You must be able to multitask and will be able to complete work in set time frames. You will also ideally have knowledge in the running of a Horticulture company and at least 2 years of relevant horticulture/agriculture experience for the position.
You will be also expected to perform management tasks such as handling all initial communications to the company such as phone calls and emails, allocating human resource and equipment, liaising with professions and other Managers to ensure that the business operations run smoothly and to solve any issues, creating reports for work, communicating with farmers and growers, financial transactions, ordering products, HR Duties and staff management.
Key Attributes:
· The desire to grow your knowledge and skills in the management field
· A strong Customer Service and Management oriented focus
· The ability to adapt, be flexible and learn quickly
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
· Enthusiastic about customer service excellence and the contribution you can make to the business
· The ability to work independently and without supervision
· You will need to be flexible and good at negotiations
· Ability to use a computer and basic programs like Microsoft word and excel is also beneficial.
This is a full time Permanent position and successful applicant will be required to manage the business office and work with other Managers, staff members and third parties to ensure the successful operations of the business.
We are able to guarantee at least 30 hours per week for this role. The payrate for this role will be between $30 per hour and $32 per hour.
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa
HR Advisor - Fixed term
Posted 26 days ago
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We are seeking an experienced and customer-focused HR Coordinator for an immediate start 6-month fixed-term contract.
Based in Penrose , this role is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high-quality HR services in a large and dynamic healthcare organisation.
About the Role
The primary purpose of this position is to support the seamless delivery of HR services, particularly focused on the onboarding of new employees and responding to HR queries and requests .
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with Recruitment Consultants and the wider HR team to ensure a smooth recruitment and onboarding process.
- Prepare employment documentation, including new offers, extensions, secondments, and employee files, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Advise hiring managers on onboarding processes, employment documentation, and relocation policies.
- Liaise with preferred candidates and new hires to collect all essential pre-employment documentation.
- Coordinate onboarding tasks such as police vetting, qualification checks, professional registration, and work entitlement verification.
- Manage and track all HR requests and documentation, ensuring they are actioned and completed within agreed timeframes.
- Provide first-line support for HR enquiries via phone, email, and face-to-face contact through our HR service, ensuring prompt resolution and issue escalation where required.
- Log and monitor all enquiries in the Tracker system, ensuring follow-through to resolution in line with service expectations.
About You
- A relevant graduate or postgraduate qualification (preferably in HR or business).
- At least 2 years experience in a similar HR related role working for a medium to large complex organisation of 1000 employees or more
- Experience working with multiple collectives and individual agreements
- Proven organisational skills with a strong attention to detail.
- Strong customer service orientation and proven ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Experience managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort with digital tools.
If you're looking to contribute to a purpose-driven organisation that makes a meaningful impact in people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.
Senior HR Business Partner
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Senior HR Business Partner
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**Join Concentrix New Zealand as a Senior Human Resources Business Partner!**
Drive culture, shape strategy, and make an impact with Concentrix.
At Concentrix, we help the world's best brands connect with their customers by delivering extraordinary experiences. As our Senior Human Resources Business Partner (Senior People Solutions Business Partner), you'll step into a pivotal role where strategy meets people, shaping organisational culture, driving measurable business impact and influencing business outcomes at a national level.
**Why join us?**
Based in our new Auckland office and reporting to the Director - People Solutions, you'll work closely with senior stakeholders as a trusted partner across New Zealand, the ANZ People Solutions team and our global Centres of Excellence. This senior role goes beyond traditional HR advisory work, combining strategic influence with hands-on delivery and data-led solutions.
**What you'll be doing**
+ Lead people initiatives that align with business priorities, from culture building to compliance, engagement, and workforce planning.
+ Provide expert guidance on complex ER/IR matters, coaching leaders to build capability while mitigating risk.
+ Enhance engagement, reduce attrition, and shape initiatives that strengthen onboarding, employee experience, and workplace culture.
+ Collaborate with Talent Acquisition on market insights, resource planning, and strategic hiring decisions.
+ Use technology and AI to streamline HR processes, improve efficiency, and deliver smarter outcomes.
+ Coach and empower leaders, delivering training and guidance to build capability across all levels.
+ Apply HR analytics to diagnose challenges, influence decision-making, and measure impact.
+ Oversee wellbeing initiatives and workplace safety, ensuring a healthy, resilient workforce.
**What we're looking for**
You'll bring:
+ Significant experience as a Senior HR Business Partner, ideally within complex, global or matrix organisations.
+ Strong expertise in employee and industrial relations, with confidence in managing sensitive cases and interpreting employment legislation.
+ Strategic thinking skills with the ability to align HR initiatives to business outcomes.
+ Comfort with HR technology and data, including the use of tools such as Workday.
+ A coaching mindset and excellent communication skills, with the ability to build trust across all levels.
+ A passion for culture, change management, and employee experience.
**What you'll gain**
+ The opportunity to influence strategic people outcomes at both a national and regional level.
+ A dynamic role where no two days are the same, from supporting leaders to driving culture programmes.
+ The chance to be part of a global organisation with strong values, innovation, and career growth opportunities.
+ A role where your expertise in HR is truly valued, and your ideas shape the future of work at Concentrix.
**Ready to make a difference?**
If you are passionate about transforming HR into a strategic driver of success and want to be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking team, apply now for the opportunity to join Concentrix New Zealand as a Senior People Solutions Business Partner!
Location:
NZL Auckland - Unitec Campus, Lvl 4
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Time Type:
Full time
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Human Resources Manager
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Human Resources ManagerDirect HireMonterrey, MexicoReports to HR Director, HoNA and Plant ManagerThe HR Manager, Mexico executes and maintains all Human Resources programs and processes for Hengst operations in Mexico, ensuring alignment with North America HR strategies and compliance with Mexican labor and employment regulations. This role partners closely with local site leadership to deliver high levels of employee engagement, operational excellence, and talent outcomes across manufacturing and sales teams. The position reports to the Human Resources Director, North America.Business partnership and workforce planning
Partner with Mexico leadership to align workforce plans, staffing, and organizational design with business objectives.Provide data-driven HR insights, KPIs, and recommendations.Talent acquisition and onboardingManage end-to-end recruiting for hourly, technical, and salaried roles; leverage local channels and partners.Oversee compliant hiring, offers, pre-employment, and onboarding processes.Employee relations and complianceEnsure adherence to the Ley Federal del Trabajo and applicable standards; maintain consistent application of policies and procedures.Lead investigations, corrective actions, and documentation; coach leaders on effective and fair people practices.Coordinate compliance with IMSS, INFONAVIT, FONACOT, and government reporting/audits; partner with Legal as needed.Compensation, benefits, and payrollAdminister salary structures, job evaluations, and annual merit/bonus processes in coordination with North America HR.Oversee benefits enrollment and vendor management; support wellness initiatives.Ensure accurate, timely payroll execution in collaboration with Finance/payroll providers, including CFDI payroll receipts and statutory payments; manage PTU calculations and communication.HR operations and systemsMaintain HRIS and personnel files, ensuring data accuracy, confidentiality, and statutory record retention.Prepare HR metrics and dashboards (turnover, absenteeism, time-to-fill, training, safety/ERG indicators) and drive action plans.Training, development, and performance managementCoordinate technical, compliance, and leadership training; track completions and effectiveness.Facilitate performance management cycles, talent reviews, succession inputs, and development plans.Health, safety, and regulatory coordinationPartner with EHS to support compliance with applicable NOMs (e.g., psychosocial risk management), mandatory trainings, and workplace health initiatives.Culture, engagement, and communicationsDrive engagement initiatives, employee communications, recognition programs, and DEI activities consistent with Hengst values.Support community relations and CSR activities in Mexico.Projects and change managementLead HR workstreams for launches, expansions, transfers, and reorganizations; manage timelines, risks, and stakeholder communication.Standardize and continuously improve HR processes.Team leadership and budgetingLead and develop a small HR team and/or external providers; manage HR budget for Mexico.RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field; advanced degree or certifications a plus.7+ years of progressive HR experience in Mexico, including at least 3 years in a manufacturing environment.Strong knowledge of Mexican labor and employment law and HR practices, including IMSS, INFONAVIT, FONACOT, payroll processes (CFDI), and profit sharing (PTU); experience with government audits and inspections.Experience in unionized environments and collective bargaining administration (if applicable).Demonstrated success implementing HR programs and leading cross-functional projects.Business acumen with a data-driven approach; ability to translate business needs into HR solutions.Proficiency with Microsoft Office and enterprise HRIS; strong Excel skills.Bilingual Spanish/English with excellent facilitation, communication, and conflict resolution skills.High integrity, sound judgment, and ability to manage confidential information.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and travel within Mexico (and occasionally to the U.S.) as needed.Human Resources Manager
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Human Resource Manager
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Coahuilia, MEX
At least 3-5 years’ experience as an HR manager in the automotive industryEnglish 95%Safety and EnvironmentLegal / LFT / ISO 14001/ 45001Performance measurement systemsUnion NegotiationsOrganizational developmentRecruitment and selection of personnel at both levels.RequirementsOrganizedProactiveStructuredDynamicBenefitsBenefits above those of the lawMajor medical expenses insuranceLife insuranceFood vouchersSavings FundGasoline vouchersBe The First To Know
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Heavy Diesel / LCV Technician OEM - $50/hr. + $1 Tool 45-hour week OT 1.5
Posted 32 days ago
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What’s in it for you
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$48 to $0+ per hour depending on experience + 1/hour tool allowance
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45-hour week
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Overtime paid at 1.5
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Saturday work every 2nd week paid at 1.5
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Regular training provided
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Supportive, and inclusive team culture with an active social club
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Career progression in a growing company
About the role
With business booming, this is a newly created position you can make your own. We are urgently on the hunt highly skilled and trade-certified OEM Diesel Mechanic to join our client’s busy workshop. You will be working across a wide range of vehicles, from modern light commercial units to high-performance truck and trailer combinations, using the latest diagnostic tools and equipment.
You bring your tools, and our client will provide everything else — including industry-leading training, strong support from your team, and regular pay reviews to recognise your skills.
About you
To hit the ground running, you’ll need:
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A trade certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 4 Heavy Diesel)
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A current and clean NZ driver’s licence with the required categories to drive customer vehicles
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5+ years of NZ experience in the industry
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At least 3 years’ OEM experience
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OEM Master Technician qualification or equivalent
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Strong diagnosis and fault-finding ability
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Excellent knowledge of electronic/electrical circuits and systems, transmissions, and hydraulics
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High attention to detail and a commitment to quality workmanship
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Excellent communication skills
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Fit, active, and able to handle the physical demands of the job
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Ability to work proactively in a fast-paced Dealership environment
If you’re ready to take your OEM expertise to the next level, work with premium equipment, and join a team where your skills are recognised and rewarded — we want to hear from you!
Apply now or contact Michelle on or email for more info.
Only short-listed candidates will contacted and that will be within 5 working days of receipt of your expression of interest.
Due to the requirements of this position, we will only be accepting applications from those currently residing in New Zealand with full working rights