LIC is a farmer-owned co-operative that’s been supporting herd improvement in New Zealand’s dairy sector for more than 115 years. We’re focused on providing superior genetics, reliable testing and diagnostics, integrated on-farm software, and great customer service, all designed to help farmers make smarter decisions every day.

As a proud generational co-operative, we’re here for farmers, their families, and rural communities, not just for today, but for the future. And none of it happens without our people. Whether on farm, in the lab, or behind the scenes, every one of us plays a part in helping New Zealand farmers succeed.

About the Role:   

Reporting to the Employee Experience Manager within the People & Performance Group, this is a trusted advisory role with real accountability. You will partner with people leaders to provide confident, risk‑aware advice on day‑to‑day people management, while supporting employees through complex queries with professionalism and sound judgement.

Working closely with People & Performance Managers, you will take ownership of delivering consistent, legally sound people solutions. This role requires strong critical thinking, attention to detail and decision‑making capability, with your advice directly influencing employee outcomes, leader capability and LIC’s overall performance.

Your Key Focus:

• Provide timely, accurate and pragmatic advice to people leaders and employees on employment legislation, compliance requirements and LIC people policies, applying sound judgement and strong attention to detail.
• Support people leaders to build capability and confidence by educating them on people policies, best practice approaches and risk-aware decision-making.
• Assist and advise on employment relations and performance management matters, including leading and facilitating coaching, performance improvement, investigations and disciplinary processes, requiring critical analysis and balanced judgement.
• Ensure all employment relations advice and recommendations are consistent, legally sound and based on thorough assessment of facts, risk and context.
• Deliver training and guidance to people leaders and employees on employment legislation and compliance obligations, explaining complex information clearly and accurately.

Your Skills & Experience:

• Strong working knowledge of current employment legislation, with the ability to interpret and apply it confidently.

• Proven experience leading employment relations processes, including investigations and disciplinary matters, using sound judgement and critical thinking - ER expertise and experience is essential.

• Highly developed critical thinking skills with the ability to assess complex situations, identify risks and recommend practical solutions.

• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy, consistency and quality outcomes.

• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coach, influence and build trust at all levels.

• Relevant tertiary qualification, ideally in Human Resources or a related field.

• Minimum of 3 to 4 years’ experience in a human resources or similar advisory role.

• Strong numerical and data analysis capability to support evidence-based decision-making.

• Well-developed influencing and persuasion skills, underpinned by credibility and sound judgement.

• Highly organised with strong time management skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

In Return:  

In addition to a competitive salary, you'll receive extra leave days, flexible working options, discounted health, life, income and disability insurances, access to our employee shares scheme, wellbeing discounts, free onsite parking, an employee assistance programme, plus more!

Our Hamilton office is located in a park-like setting, with tennis court, pool, and onsite café and social club.

This role provides huge opportunity, where you will be empowered to think laterally and have the ability to drive situations and influence outcomes.