Senior People & Culture Advisor
Permanent / Full Time
Join an established Christchurch manufacturer supplying innovative products to some of the world's most demanding industries
Help shape how people experience work
This is a hands on HR role where you'll become a trusted partner to leaders, building capability, strengthening culture and helping the business continue to evolve. If you enjoy solving practical problems, working alongside operational teams and making a visible difference, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.
About Argus
Argus Group is a family-owned business with a strong reputation in advanced manufacturing. Headquartered in Christchurch, the Group employs approximately 175 people across three divisions:
To find out more, visit www.argusgroup.co.nz.
About the Role
Reporting to the Group People & Culture Manager, you'll lead the delivery of People & Culture support for ManuTech, partnering closely with frontline leaders across manufacturing and logistics while contributing to wider People & Culture initiatives across the Argus Group.
As a trusted advisor, you'll coach leaders, build capability and help create practical people solutions that support a high-performing manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
You're someone who enjoys partnering with leaders, balancing strong relationships with practical advice and taking ownership of your work.
You'll ideally bring:
Argus is investing in its people, systems and future. You'll be close to the operation, trusted to make decisions and able to see the impact of your work. With the variety of a broad operational portfolio and exposure to People & Culture initiatives across three manufacturing businesses, this is a role where you'll continue to learn and grow.
Applications close Wednesday 12 August; however, we'll be reviewing applications as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early.
Apply
For a confidential discussion, contact Mel Eradus on 03 265 0668 or mel@bishopassociates.co.nz. Alternatively, click the Apply button to express your interest.
This is a hands on HR role where you'll become a trusted partner to leaders, building capability, strengthening culture and helping the business continue to evolve. If you enjoy solving practical problems, working alongside operational teams and making a visible difference, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.
About Argus
Argus Group is a family-owned business with a strong reputation in advanced manufacturing. Headquartered in Christchurch, the Group employs approximately 175 people across three divisions:
- Argus Heating - more than 50 years of expertise in designing and manufacturing electric heating products, supplying major food, beverage, chemical and agricultural companies globally.
- Argus CableTech - a rapidly growing business producing electrical harnesses for high-tech industries including aerospace, defence, marine, automotive and medtech.
- Argus ManuTech - providing advanced manufacturing capability, supporting the Group's other businesses while continuing to build its own external client base.
To find out more, visit www.argusgroup.co.nz.
About the Role
Reporting to the Group People & Culture Manager, you'll lead the delivery of People & Culture support for ManuTech, partnering closely with frontline leaders across manufacturing and logistics while contributing to wider People & Culture initiatives across the Argus Group.
As a trusted advisor, you'll coach leaders, build capability and help create practical people solutions that support a high-performing manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Coach leaders across employee relations and people management.
- Lead operational HR, recruitment, onboarding and workforce planning.
- Coordinate learning, compliance and leadership development.
- Improve HR systems, reporting, documentation and processes.
- Support wellbeing, injury management and culture initiatives.
You're someone who enjoys partnering with leaders, balancing strong relationships with practical advice and taking ownership of your work.
You'll ideally bring:
- HR Advisor or Senior HR Advisor experience within an operational environment.
- Strong knowledge of NZ employment legislation and employee relations.
- Experience coaching leaders and building capability.
- Manufacturing, engineering, logistics or similar operational sector experience.
- A proactive, organised mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
Argus is investing in its people, systems and future. You'll be close to the operation, trusted to make decisions and able to see the impact of your work. With the variety of a broad operational portfolio and exposure to People & Culture initiatives across three manufacturing businesses, this is a role where you'll continue to learn and grow.
Applications close Wednesday 12 August; however, we'll be reviewing applications as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early.
Apply
For a confidential discussion, contact Mel Eradus on 03 265 0668 or mel@bishopassociates.co.nz. Alternatively, click the Apply button to express your interest.
