People and Culture Advisor - Fixed Term

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

Kia Ora,

Make an impact that inspires. Elevate your potential at PwC. 

It’s a great time to join PwC New Zealand - a community of solvers leading with heart and living our values. This internal role sits within our People & Culture team, the heart of our firm. You’ll play a key role in supporting our people and leaders, driving initiatives that create an exceptional employee experience and progress our P&C strategy. This is a fixed-term contract through to Friday, 19 December 2025, and we are seeking someone who is available to start immediately.

Ngā Kōrero mo tēnei tūranga / About the role

• Support and deliver cyclical P&C programmes such as performance cycles, graduate and intern initiatives, and wellbeing/engagement surveys.
• Partner with P&C Connect and Business Partners to ensure consistent, values-led employee experiences across the firm.
• Contribute to projects and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance organisational effectiveness and people outcomes.
• Collaborate with colleagues to share knowledge, balance workloads, and strengthen P&C capability across the team.
• Provide proactive advice and guidance to leaders and staff on performance, development and day to day employment matters, escalating complex cases to P&C Business Partners.

Ngā pūkenga kei a koe / Skills and experience

• 2-4 years’ experience in a People & Culture generalist or advisory role, ideally in a medium or large organisation.
• Strong knowledge of New Zealand employment legislation and ability to support minor employee relations matters.
• Proven ability to use HR data and insights to inform decision-making and reporting.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills, with credibility across a range of stakeholders.
• Proficiency with MS Office and exposure to HRIS or professional services environments; experience with graduate/intern programmes an advantage.

Mo te aha tāu e tatari ana? / What are you waiting for?

With PwC, you’ll belong to a whānau, a community of problem solvers, where differences are embraced. We empower you with the technology, coaching, flexibility and trust needed to make a meaningful difference, while supporting you to be your authentic self each day. We’re committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce because we know it’s only by working together that we can realise the potential of our people, clients and society. https://www.pwc.co.nz/careers.html 

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Job Posting End Date

September 17, 2025