People and Culture Advisor

Role overview

This is a senior associate-level opportunity within the People & Culture function at PwC New Zealand in Auckland. The role is a full-time fixed-term contract for 6 months, and the successful candidate must be able to begin immediately.

You will help strengthen the employee experience, support leaders and staff, and contribute to the delivery of the firm’s People & Culture strategy. The position sits inside an internal team that plays a central role in how the organisation supports its people.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with the delivery of recurring People & Culture initiatives such as performance review cycles, graduate and intern programmes, and wellbeing and engagement surveys.
• Work alongside P&C Connect and Business Partners to help ensure a consistent, values-driven employee experience across the business.
• Contribute to improvement projects and broader initiatives that lift organisational effectiveness and improve people-related outcomes.
• Partner with colleagues to exchange knowledge, manage workload effectively, and build capability across the wider People & Culture team.
• Offer practical guidance to managers and employees on performance, development, and everyday employment matters, while referring more complex issues to P&C Business Partners.

Experience and capability

• Previous experience of around 2 to 4 years in a People & Culture generalist or advisory position, preferably in a medium or large organisation.
• Good working knowledge of New Zealand employment law and the ability to support minor employee relations issues.
• Experience using HR data and insights to support reporting and decision-making.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to work with a variety of stakeholders.
• Comfort using MS Office and some exposure to HRIS systems or professional services environments; experience with graduate or intern programmes would be beneficial.

Additional information

If you do not meet every requirement, you are still encouraged to apply if your capability and potential align with the role.

This position requires an independence review because maintaining objectivity is essential to the firm’s standards.

The recruitment team is not working with agencies for this vacancy, and applications should be submitted directly.

Applications may be closed early if a suitable candidate is found before the advertised end date.

Secure AI-enabled tools may support parts of the hiring process, but people at the firm review all applications and make the final decisions.

Travel of up to 20% may be required.

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Job posting end date: July 2, 2026.

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus opportunities, referral bonuses, and retail discounts.
• Access to a global network, leadership development, AI tools and training, and structured learning pathways.
• Wellbeing support including a $250 annual allowance, life and income protection, EAP support through Sonder, Headspace access, 15 days of paid sick leave, and group-rate health insurance where eligibility applies.
• Flexible working arrangements and a supportive coaching culture.
• Two paid recognition days during the annual summer shutdown, plus the option to buy up to two additional weeks of annual leave.
• Paid parental leave for all parents, flexible options, financial planning support, inclusive networks, and paid volunteering leave.

About PwC New Zealand

PwC New Zealand focuses on building trust in society and solving important problems. The organisation offers a place to keep learning, take on meaningful challenges, and contribute to clients, communities, and Aotearoa.

The company encourages a community where different perspectives are welcomed and where technology, coaching, flexibility, and trust are used to create meaningful impact.