About the Role
Job Description
HR Advisor
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Energized and committed new SLT committed to positive change and people-first leadership
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Operational HR Advisory where no day is the same
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Real impact, real opportunities to influence the day-to-day HR operations
Join Wattie’s Kraft Heinz at our Tomoana manufacturing site as an operational HR Advisor and help shape the future. With a new SLT this is an opportunity to make a real difference in the way HR operations are run on-site.
As an HR Advisor at Tomoana Site, you’ll play a vital role in providing frontline HR support to our employees. Working closely with team leaders, employees, and managers, you'll ensure the smooth delivery of day-to-day people operations while driving best practices in employee engagement, compliance, and performance.
Key position responsibilities include, but not limited to:
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Advise on employment relations matters and assist with investigations
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Coordinate training and development initiatives
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Monitor HR compliance and ensure documentation is up to date
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Drive continuous improvement in HR processes and employee experience
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Support site engagement initiatives and promote a positive workplace culture
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Support HRBP with routines, employee engagement surveys, and COE initiatives.
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Collaborate on HR employment matters, promote performance feedback culture, and support performance appraisals and leadership coaching.
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Provide proactive HR support to leaders and staff on site
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Support internal recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning
About you:
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Currently working as an HR advisor preferably in a manufacturing or industries similar to FMCG.
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Experience in highly unionised organisations will be highly regarded
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Experience in an organization with blue- and white-collar environments is a must to be successful in this role
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Strong knowledge of New Zealand employment laws and regulations
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Undergraduate degree in Human Resources or related field
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Proficient in HR software (Workday desirable) and Microsoft Office Suite
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Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and strong problem-solving skills
Ready to make an Impact?
If this role is a good fit for you, click APPLY soon. we will be reviewing applications as they come in and might close the ad early. We are keen to hear from you.
Location(s)
Tomoana
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.

About Us
Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. Our emerging and iconic food and beverage brands deliver the best taste, fun, and quality to every table we touch. Worldwide.
We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. Consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress. As we drive innovation company-wide.
Our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We believe in being good humans — working to improve our company, communities, and planet.
We’re proud of where we’ve been and even more thrilled about where we’re headed as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.