Use your potential to help our people find theirs.

At The Rees, it’s our people who are our point of difference – great skills, wonderful personalities and a whatever it takes attitude. Creating unforgettable experiences for our guests is what we do every day.

The role

From recruitment and onboarding to employee engagement, learning and development and off-boarding, this is a hands-on role that requires exceptional organisational skills, a keen eye for detail and the ability to juggle competing priorities with enthusiasm and good humour. We’re looking for someone who’s keen to develop their career and grow into our next People and Culture Manager.

Key responsibilities include

• Co-ordinating all recruitment activity, preparing job advertisements, maintaining the recruitment website and providing support to managers with recruitment processes such as screening applications, interviewing and reference checks.
• Preparation of employment agreements and on-boarding documentation.
• Managing the on-boarding and off-boarding processes.
• Developing and maintaining the integrity of our recruitment branding and processes.
• Maintaining HR policies to align with New Zealand employment law and reflect modern, inclusive practices.
• Supporting and assisting managers with all aspects of their HR responsibilities.
• Acting as a trusted point of contact for staff, providing support and advice on a wide range of workplace issues.
• Supporting initiatives to encourage mental health awareness, inclusion and diversity in the workplace.
• Assisting in the planning and delivery of staff workshops, training programmes and events.
• Providing payroll support to the Accounts Administrator.
• Assisting with the administration of the hotel's health and safety system, playing an active role in all health and safety compliance activities.
• Provide active support to all sustainability initiatives across the hotel.
• Maintaining accurate employee records and HR documentation, ensuring confidentiality and compliance.
• Monitoring and enhancing recruitment response times and HR service levels.

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience in an HR administration role, ideally in hospitality or a similar service industry.
• Previous experience in payroll is highly desirable.
• Strong organisational abilities, attention to detail and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with New Zealand employment law and HR best practice.
• A resourceful and versatile team player with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain focus under pressure.
• Proficiency with HR systems such as Teamtailor.

Benefits and rewards

• Duty meals
• Free parking
• Sustainability is at the forefront of how we work, with a strong environmental and social sustainability programme
• Wellbeing initiatives including EAP and medical insurance for eligible staff

In order to apply for this position, you must be legally able to work in New Zealand.