People & Culture Manager

Auckland, NZ | Full-Time | Creative Industry | HR Leadership

Ready to bring your HR skills into a creative, fast-paced VFX studio where no two days are the same? At Cause and FX, we work on major film and episodic projects for global clients  and we’re looking for a People & Culture Manager to help shape the future of our team and culture.

About Us

Cause and FX is one of New Zealand’s leading independent VFX studios -  known for our creative energy, tight-knit crew, and exceptional work. We’re all about innovation, artistry, and supporting the people behind the pixels. We’ve grown fast, and we’re proud of the culture we’ve built: collaborative, kind, and full of curiosity.

Now, we’re looking for a People & Culture Manager to continue that momentum and help us grow stronger - together.

About the Role

As our People & Culture Manager, you’ll lead the day-to-day HR operations while playing a key role in shaping our culture and supporting our people. This is a hands-on role for someone who loves rolling up their sleeves and being embedded in the team — from recruitment and onboarding to performance, engagement, and everything in between.

(Applications for this role will be reviewed w/c 21 April 2025)

What You’ll Do

You’ll lead the P&C function with a practical, people-first approach across:

Business Alignment

• Partner with business leaders to align HR processes with company goals
• Act as the go-between for People & Culture and the wider team
  

HR Systems & Reporting

• Manage HiBob, Workable, and 15Five platforms
• Ensure employee records are accurate and compliant
• Track key activities (e.g. reviews, check-ins) and report on people metrics
  

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Lead end-to-end hiring and maintain a healthy talent pipeline
• Create seamless onboarding experiences, working with IT and studio ops to ensure day-one magic
  

Offboarding & Transitions

• Coordinate respectful offboarding, exit surveys, and feedback loops
  

Performance, Learning & Engagement

• Administer review cycles in HiBob and support managers through the process
• Maintain the skills matrix and support training where needed
• Lead recognition programs and work with the Studio Manager to bring fun and energy to team culture
  

Compliance, Contracts & Policies

• Draft and manage employee and contractor agreements
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, immigration requirements, and the Screen Industry Workers Act (NZ)
• Keep our internal policies up to date and accessible
  

Payroll & Benefits

• Collaborate with Payroll (Finance) to ensure smooth processing of changes and entitlements across NZ and AU
  

You’ll Be a Great Fit If You Have...

• 4+ years of experience in HR operations or as a generalist at Manager level
• Confidence working independently and balancing multiple HR processes
• Great communication and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and comfort navigating HR systems
• A genuine desire to support and partner with leaders to help them grow and build strong, engaged teams
• Experience with (or excitement to learn) HiBob, Workable, and 15Five

Work for a  studio that cares: Work, Play & Stay Connected! We’re all about creating a collaborative and engaging space, whether you're in the studio or working remotely. Enjoy ping pong, foosball, and free coffee, tea, beers, smoothies, and snacks to keep you fueled. We also make time to unwind with weekly quizzes, Fromage Friday, team engagement initiatives, studio celebrations, and lunches at a local craft beer venue ensuring everyone, near or far, stays connected and included in the fun!

“Home to a diverse and talented family of creators who excel through collaboration. Our integrity, fairness, and authentic expression make us trusted members of our community. The collective impact of our past, present, and future crew members shapes our growth. We are defined by our people”.