FirstCape is one of New Zealand’s largest and best resourced wealth advisory and asset management business, creating an enhanced and broadened product offering to help our clients achieve their goals at whatever stage of their investment life cycle. Here at FirstCape, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. Our success is dependent on the collective talent, expertise, and dedication of each and every one of our team members. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive, grow, and contribute to their fullest potential.
Job Description
About the opportunity | Mo te whai waahi
As a People & Performance Adviser, you will support consistent, high‑quality people outcomes across the business through practical, first‑line HR advice and delivery. Working closely with the Senior People & Performance Partner, you will play a hands‑on role across recruitment, performance management, employee relations, and people initiatives. You’ll contribute to wellbeing, engagement, learning and DE&I activity while ensuring People processes are delivered efficiently and professionally. This role is well suited to a proactive HR professional looking to deepen their advisory capability in a supportive, values‑driven environment.
Key Responsibilities | Ngā Kawenga Mahi
Provide practical first‑line HR advisory support to people leaders and employees on policies, procedures, and employment matters.
Support performance management activities including goal setting, reviews, development actions, and improvement plans.
Deliver end‑to‑end recruitment for agreed roles, from role briefing and advertising through to offer and onboarding preparation.
Partner with hiring managers to manage recruitment timelines and deliver a positive candidate experience.
Assist with employee relations matters including meeting coordination, documentation, investigations, and follow‑up actions.
Support onboarding, induction, and offboarding processes in collaboration with the People & Performance Coordinator.
Contribute to wellbeing, engagement, learning and DE&I initiatives, including coordination of events and activities.
Prepare People reports, dashboards, presentations, and insights for leadership and governance forums.
Maintain accurate HR records and support continuous improvement of People processes and tools.
Desired Skills and Experience
What you will bring to the role | He aha ka kawea e koe ki te mahi
Tertiary qualification in HR, Business, Psychology, or a related discipline.
Experience in an HR Coordinator or Junior HR Adviser role, ideally in a professional services or corporate environment.
Sound working knowledge of HR fundamentals including recruitment, performance management, and the employee lifecycle.
Working knowledge of New Zealand employment legislation and HR best practice.
Strong Microsoft Office capability, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with high attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
Eagerness to build capability and progress a career in HR advisory.
High energy, great chat and eager participation in a bit of team banter!
Why work at FirstCape? | He aha mahi i te FirstCape?
We offer a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience. Additional benefits include wellbeing support, volunteer days and a great company culture. We pride ourselves on offering our employees outstanding development and learning opportunities to support career growth, and the opportunity to work alongside the best talent in the market.
We are an inclusive employer and want our workforce to reflect a rich and diverse way of thinking and working. We know people are more than a single identity and the qualities that make each one of us unique need to be valued and embraced. So regardless of your gender, age, background or how you choose to identify, there's room for you to realise your potential here. And importantly, there's room to be yourself.
We’re also committed to providing equal opportunities to all candidates. Let us know if you have any accessibility requirements so we can work with you to make adjustments where possible to support your application. Alternatively, if you don’t meet all the requirements of the role but think you would be a great candidate, please apply explaining why you want the role, how you think your skills or background are transferable, and how you plan to upskill where needed (we will support you with this, but want to know you have thought about this too).
To be eligible to apply, you must have the right to work in New Zealand. Please note candidate screening and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date of the job advert.
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