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General Information

Job Type
Permanent
Category
Human Resources
Business
PlaceMakers
Location
Auckland
Job Reference
43479
Posted Date
21-May-2026
Closing Date
18-Jun-2026

Description

The Role:
We are currently recruiting an HR Advisor to join the team at PlaceMakers on a permanent basis. This is an opportunity to partner with our Auckland and Waikato branch network in an all-encompassing role. 

Reporting to the P&P Manager, you will provide comprehensive, professional, and responsive HR support and solutions to our leaders across the Auckland and Waikato region. You will cover a full range of HR activities and be comfortable rolling your sleeves up to get completed what needs to be done. 

Daily you will be responsible for:
  • Providing support to managers on employment relations issues, and the application of HR policies and procedures. 
  • Develop management knowledge and skill to ensure compliance with our policies and procedures. Ensure advice is current, accurate and provided in a timely manner
  • Provide advice and guidance for line managers in performance management and disciplinary procedures
  • Build leadership capability through coaching and leveraging existing programs
  • Be across and support leaders with people movements throughout the branches
  • Monthly reporting of our people data, highlighting key insights for the business
  • Management of administration associated with annual performance and remuneration reviews, talent management and employee engagement survey activities
  • Work closely with our wider HR and Talent team to support the Auckland & Waikato PlaceMakers branch network

This is a permanent role, offering 40 hours a week, Monday-Friday, based in our support office in Penrose and requires frequent travel across the Auckland branch network and occasional travel to the Waikato.

About you:  
You will be a great communicator, enjoy building a good rapport with our leaders, and have solid influencing skills to engage with key stakeholders to add value.  
  • HR Coordination or Advisor experience is preferred. 
  • Proven experience in managing relationships and developing and maintaining personal credibility with stakeholders are key to this role
  • Comfortable with asking difficult questions, digging to get the full picture, and coaching our managers to make the right choices
  • Resilient and assertive with the ability to influence key stakeholders
  • The ability to multitask and be flexible in adapting to situations

Our Benefits:
  • Competitive salary & Staff-buying privileges 
  • Genuine development opportunities that come with being part of the wider Fletcher Building Group
  • A vibrant company culture where everyone works hard but has fun! We have social events - social club, monthly lunches, Friday drinks, etc.
  • Be supported by a passionate and talented team where input is encouraged from all 
  • Access to the Fletcher Building Employment Education Fund
  • Health & Wellbeing initiatives including an Employee Assistance Program 

Join Us: We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Research shows that females and minority groups don’t always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements. If this role interests you but you feel you don’t quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.

Pre-employment checks including references, medical, drug test and a Criminal background check is required as well as the legal right to work in NZ indefinitely.

We are proud of the incredible diversity of people who make up our business! As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to create an inclusive environment for all our employees across our national network of branches throughout New Zealand.