People & Culture Advisor

• Full Time
• Application Closes 11 Apr 2026
• Canterbury - Christchurch City
• Human Resources Assistant, Except Payroll and Timekeeping

Are you a proactive People & Culture professional who thrives on making a real impact? Do you enjoy supporting managers, handling complex employee relations, guiding teams through tricky situations, and leading recruitment and HR operations? If so, we want you on our team!

Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS NZ) is a leading national provider of home and community-based healthcare with an excellent reputation for providing the best in care for our clients.

About the Role:

As our People & Culture Advisor, you will manage end-to-end HR tasks independently, including:

• Handling medium to complex employee relations situations with professionalism and empathy.
• Coaching and supporting managers to develop their teams effectively.
• Leading difficult conversations with staff, ensuring fair and constructive outcomes.
• Managing full-cycle recruitment from job descriptions and advertising to interviewing and onboarding.
• Delivering day-to-day HR operational tasks including policy implementation, performance management support, and reporting.
• Partnering with managers across the Canterbury region, providing guidance and solutions.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in People & Culture, ideally in a generalist advisory role.
• Strong expertise in employee relations, coaching, conflict resolution, and recruitment.
• Confidence in handling sensitive issues and difficult conversations.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Based in Christchurch and open to regional travel within Canterbury.

Why Join Us:

• Work in a supportive, collaborative environment where your expertise is valued.
• Make a tangible impact on people, teams, and organizational culture.
• Enjoy variety and autonomy in a dynamic role covering the full HR spectrum.

If you’re passionate about people, skilled in navigating complex situations, and ready to be a trusted advisor to managers and staff alike, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to help shape a thriving workplace culture across Canterbury. For further information, you can email Rachna Sudhakar-Anand via rsudhakaranand2@rdns.org.nz.

At RDNS, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.