People & Capability Advisor Part Time
The role
At Horizons we know business success is driven by excellent people. We are committed to being a good employer and encourage a motivated and well-informed workforce. We have a strong focus on staff training, development and job satisfaction and consider ourselves an innovative organisation keen to further develop a safe and stimulating work environment.
We are looking for a People & Capability Advisor, up to 30 hours a week ideally over 5 days, who is a team player and will bring their HR experience and energy contributing to our organisation. Working in the People & Capability team our work extends across Horizons' geography where you will be involved in delivering HR services and initiatives throughout the region providing People & Capability services and advice to managers and staff in order to maintain effective employment relationships and a positive culture.
About you
As the People & Capability Advisor you will be an experienced generalist with varied expertise across Human Resource functions including ER and Organisational Development. You will champion the continued development of the trust and integrity of our services where your people skills will contribute to Horizon’s culture and service delivery standards.
You will be an active member of HRNZ and interested in your own professional development in the sector.
Don't delay apply today, we will be looking at applications as they arrive. Don't miss out.
Application close 5pm Tuesday 27 October 2026
Why should you apply?
When you join us, you can look forward to a rewarding career full of opportunities to develop a positive and supportive work environment. We do this through:
- Positive focus on employee health, wellness and wellbeing.
- Providing you with your birthday off, and an extra week leave after 2 years of service
- Flexible family friendly work environment
- Ongoing professional and functional development and opportunities across the organisation to grow, specialise or diversify your skills.
- A supportive and social work environment across the organisation
- And for permanent staff life insurance, discounted healthcare premiums and wellbeing support.
About us
The Horizons region extends over 22,200km2 – from Ruapehu in the north and Horowhenua in the south, to Whanganui in the west and Tararua in the east. Our purpose is to work with and for our community in the use and protection of our environment, managing our precious resources of land, air and water; as well as public transport and a key role in emergency management. At Horizons Regional Council we work to make our region a healthy environment where people are thriving, including our staff.
Horizons are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to ensuring we have a diverse and inclusive workplace so our people reflect the diversity of our region.
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