Senior People and Culture Advisor

About Harmans LawyersHarmans is a leading Christchurch law firm with a proud history of supporting individuals, families, and businesses across Canterbury and beyond. Known for an approachable style and trusted legal expertise, Harmans is committed to building long-term relationships and delivering exceptional outcomes for all clients. As an employer, Harmans values creating a positive, inclusive and supportive workplace where our people can thrive.

The opportunityWe are seeking a Senior People & Culture Advisor to support the day-to-day people operations of the firm. This sole-charge role will work closely with the Business Operations Manager and leaders across the firm, providing trusted advice and practical support across all aspects of the employee lifecycle.

This is a broad and rewarding role where, as the Senior P&C Advisor you will contribute to initiatives that strengthen organisational capability, employee engagement, leadership effectiveness and workplace culture. In doing this, you will:

• Review current people practices and identify opportunities to enhance capability, employee experience, and organisational effectiveness.
• Support the implementation of people and culture initiatives that strengthen engagement, leadership capability, and workforce resilience.
• Review, update and maintain people policies, procedures, and frameworks to ensure compliance and alignment with best practice.
• Partner with leaders to provide coaching, guidance, and practical support across recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations and development.
• Support workforce planning and recruitment activities to ensure teams are appropriately resourced and positioned for success.
• Coordinate learning and development initiatives that build leadership and people management capability.
• Promote initiatives that strengthen workplace culture, inclusion, wellbeing, and employee engagement.
• Provide advice and support on employment relations matters, ensuring fair, consistent and legally compliant outcomes.

This role is part-time, 20–25 hours per week, making it an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional seeking a meaningful role with flexibility and balance.

About you To be successful as the Senior P&C Advisor, you will bring experience as a Senior HR Advisor, Senior People & Culture Advisor, or HR Business Partner within a professional services or commercial environment, ideally supported by a relevant tertiary qualification.

Engaging, credible and approachable, you will be comfortable building relationships across all levels while remaining hands-on in delivery.

Your key skills and attributes will include:

• Strong relationship-building, influencing and coaching capability.
• Proven experience supporting and implementing People & Culture initiatives and programmes.
• Sound knowledge of employment legislation and contemporary HR best practice.
• Experience providing advice and guidance across the full employee lifecycle.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work autonomously.
• A practical, collaborative, and solutions-focused approach.
• High levels of professionalism, discretion and sound judgement.

What We Offer In return, you will enjoy the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a well-respected Canterbury organisation that genuinely values its people. You will work closely with leaders, influence positive workplace outcomes and help shape an engaging and supportive employee experience while enjoying the flexibility of a part-time role. Keen to find out more?

How to applyTo discover more about Harmans Lawyers, visit www.harmans.co.nz

For a confidential discussion about the role; contact Lisa Edwards on 021 240 4410

Applications close: Monday 13th July.