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HR Consultant

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Ko wai mātou – About us

Kia ora. We’re Foodies. You know New World, PAK’nSAVE and Four Square right? That’s us!

With 300+ stores and over 24,000 Foodies across Te Ika-a-Maui, our North Island Co-op has the privilege of helping New Zealanders get more out of life. Locally owned, we reflect the communities we serve, and we celebrate our people - our taonga, every day for being uniquely them. As an HR team, our mission is to enable our leaders and people to be the best they can be, to create awesome employee experiences.

Te Tūranga – About the role

This role has become available due to four internal shifts within the HR team – a direct reflection of Foodstuffs’ strong belief in internal mobility, supporting career development and providing opportunities for our people to grow and succeed within the business.

We’re on the hunt for an HR Consultant to proactively partner with the business on a fixed term contract until March 2026, based in our awesome office at The Landing, Mangere. We have a hybrid working model with a mix of office time and working from home. This role may require some travel to our other Auckland sites and around the North Island.

The HR Consultant provides high volume employment relations (ER) support to our Support Centre and Supply Chain teams. This role will give you the unique opportunity to make a real difference, influencing and coaching leaders on a wide range of ER matters (including the tricky ones) in one of the largest businesses in New Zealand. You’ll work alongside leaders to manage their ER cases from end to end including disciplinaries, investigations, performance management and absenteeism, as well as rolling out proactive tools for our leaders to develop their own skills in this space.

Ngā painga - What we offer

We’re committed to providing awesome experiences for our people, including offering a range of benefits

· Free carparking, we’ve got over 1,000 carparks including 36 EV plugs

· Onsite café with subsidised meals, mini mart, 5% discount at our retail stores

· Flexible working options, a day off on your birthday

· Inhouse learning and development courses, flu vaccinations, and social network groups (we call them Tribes)

He kōrero mōu - About you

You’ll be an ER superstar or have a keen desire to become one. You’re an HR professional with a solid track record in high volume ER, confidence in your ability to coach and influence leaders, and an understanding of NZ employment legislation. Exposure to unions would be an added bonus. You can combine a commercial lens with an employee experience mindset to turn any problem into a pragmatic solution – and you don’t shy away from a tough conversation. You thrive as part of a team, you’re known to hit the ground running and you love to put your hand up for new opportunities.

We’re interested in your diverse experiences, your strengths and how adaptable you are to learn and grow. If you don't meet every requirement, but feel this role could be for you, we’d still love to hear from you!

Experience awesome. Achieve awesome. Be awesomely you.

We’re proud to have a focus on Diversity & Inclusion here at Foodies and welcome courageous behaviour, encourage togetherness, inspire our people to be their best selves in our Foodies whānau.

We encourage you to apply with all your awesomeness and welcome your diverse background, including any disability, additional health and mental health needs, and/or neurodiversity.

If you require accessibility support to ensure you can fairly access our recruitment process, please reach out to Recruitment.Foodstuffs@foodstuffs.co.nz. Accessibility support could include, interview location, sign language interpreter, assistive technology.

Don’t ‘cart’ around – apply now!

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What You Should Know About HR Consultant, Foodstuffs North Island

Are you ready to make a real impact at Foodstuffs? We’re on the hunt for an HR Consultant to join our fantastic team based at The Landing in Mangere, Auckland! This position is all about partnering with our vibrant teams in Support Centre and Supply Chain, providing top-notch employment relations support. As part of our HR family, you’ll coach and guide our leaders through everything from complex investigations to day-to-day performance management, ensuring our first-class employee experience is upheld. At Foodstuffs, we value internal mobility—this role is available due to fantastic growth within our HR team. Your work will contribute to an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. You’ll have the chance to embrace a hybrid working model, mixing office time with the flexibility of working from home while also travelling to different Auckland sites. With over 24,000 enthusiastic team members, this role isn't just another job; it's a chance to shine and help us build a supportive work culture that empowers everyone. If you’re an ER expert or keen to enhance your skills in this area, we want to hear from you! Join us in making a difference and creating awesome experiences for our people; apply today to become a vital part of Foodstuffs!

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What responsibilities does the HR Consultant role at Foodstuffs involve?

The HR Consultant at Foodstuffs is responsible for providing high volume employment relations support to the Support Centre and Supply Chain teams. This role includes managing ER cases from inception to resolution, handling disciplinaries, conducting investigations, and overseeing performance management and absenteeism. It also involves rolling out proactive tools to help leaders develop their skills, creating a positive employee experience across the company.