Temporary HR Cover — Flexible HR support for projects, leave cover and business change
Sometimes your business needs experienced HR support—but only for a defined period. Whether you’re covering parental leave, recruiting a new HR Manager, navigating organisational change, or delivering a major people project, our Temporary HR Contracting service gives you immediate access to experienced HR professionals who can step in and make an impact from day one.
At Positive People, we provide skilled HR consultants who integrate seamlessly into your team, ensuring your People and Culture function continues to operate smoothly without disruption. We become part of your organisation for as long as you need us, providing practical, hands-on support with minimal onboarding and maximum value.
Our Temporary HR Consulting service can also help you avoid fixed costs in uncertain times.
Experienced HR professionals who hit the ground running
Our consultants have worked across a wide range of industries and organisations, giving them the experience to quickly understand your business, workplace culture and priorities.
Rather than spending weeks bringing someone up to speed, you’ll have an experienced HR professional who can immediately and confidently manage your HR function, support your leaders and keep key initiatives moving forward.
Each consultant is backed by the wider Positive People team, giving you access to additional expertise whenever specialised advice or extra capacity is required.
Flexible support tailored to your needs
Our Temporary HR Contracting service can be customised to suit your business, whether you require support for a few weeks, several months or a longer-term assignment.
We commonly provide:
- Parental leave and extended leave cover
- Interim HR Manager or HR Business Partner support
- HR cover while recruiting a permanent employee
- Project-based HR resources
- Organisational change and restructuring support
- HRIS implementation and system rollouts
- Policy reviews and HR compliance projects
- Performance management and employment relations support
- Recruitment and onboarding assistance
Whether your requirement is full-time, part-time or project-based, we’ll match you with an experienced consultant who has the right skills for your organisation.
Maintain momentum without the recruitment delay
Recruiting experienced HR professionals can take time. Our temporary HR consultants allow you to maintain business continuity while you recruit the right permanent person or complete a critical project.
You’ll benefit from immediate access to experienced HR capability without the long-term employment commitment, helping your business stay productive while ensuring your people continue to receive the support they need.
Trusted HR expertise when timing matters
For more than 30 years, Positive People has partnered with New Zealand organisations to deliver practical, commercially focused HR solutions. Our consultants quickly become trusted members of your team, providing professional advice, leadership and hands-on support exactly when you need it.
