Join the New Energy project team onsite at the Ruakākā Solar Farm, supporting and advising on all things people! 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | approx. 5 to 8-month contract duration
About New Energy
As New Zealand’s leading construction provider of high-quality, large-scale renewable energy generation, we partner with similar-minded companies to bring innovation and efficiency to the renewable energy sector. Our vision goes beyond conventional boundaries in pursuit of solutions that redefine industry standards to make projects quicker, easier and more cost-effective for our partner companies to achieve.
About the role
New Energy are looking for a dynamic HR Generalist to hit the ground running on this active project site. While recruitment is wrapping up, there's plenty to do and no two days are the same!
Job Description
The Human Resources (HR) Lead plays a fundamental role providing a high-quality HR support service to the Project Manager and site team. Reporting to the People & Culture Manager, this role is responsible for all day-to-day project HR activities and end-to-end project employee lifecycle, ensuring compliance with HR policies and procedures.
What You'll Do
Maintain accurate, confidential employee records and HR documentation.
Manage project recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes.
Act as first point of contact for employment-related matters, escalating issues as needed.
Support workforce planning to ensure timely resourcing.
Oversee project attendance tracking and coordinate accurate payroll processing.
Liaise across the project to communicate HR information and support employee engagement.
Desired Skills and Experience
What We're Looking for
Proven HR experience, including employment relations
Certification or degree in HR (desirable)
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Strong organisation, accuracy, and multitasking skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities
Team player with a proactive, “can do” attitude
Current Full driver license (required)
Well-presented and punctual
Missing a few attributes or level of experience that we’re looking for? Don’t let that hold you back.
If you’ve got the right attitude, we want to hear from you! Apply now!
Please note, candidates must have the right to work in NZ and meet the requirements of our Drug and Alcohol Policy.
For more information, please contact us via email at recruitment@newenergy.nz.
