Kaitohu Matua, Mana Tāngata | Senior HR Advisor, People, Capability & Culture
Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Kaitohu Matua, Mana Tāngata | Senior HR Advisor, People, Capability & Culture (Permanent or a 6 Month Fixed-Term / Secondment Opportunity)
Te Puni Rangatōpū | Corporate
Te Puni Kōkiri | Ministry of Māori Development
Location: Te Tari Matua, Pōneke| National Office, Wellington
Join Our Team as a Senior HR Advisor - Make a Meaningful Impact at Te Puni Kōkiri!
Are you an experienced, forward-thinking HR professional looking for your next exciting challenge? Te Puni Kōkiri is seeking a trusted and proactive Senior HR Advisor to join us on either a permanent basis or for a 6 month fixed term / secondment (Until 30 May 2025) to partner with our business and play a key role in strengthening our ability to deliver high-impact, efficient, and innovative outcomes. If you thrive in dynamic environments and have a passion for driving people and culture excellence, we want to hear from you!
Te Whiwhinga Mahi | The opportunity
As a Senior HR Advisor, you will be at the forefront of shaping and delivering high-quality People & Capability initiatives, ensuring that we continue to build a positive, inclusive, and high-performing culture. You'll provide expert HR advice and support across a range of areas, including employment relations, performance management, team development, and change management. This is your opportunity to influence and enhance HR practices that make a tangible difference. This is a fixed term until 30 May 2025.
- Lead with Expertise: Offer strategic advice on HR policies and best practices across areas like remuneration, employment agreements, employee engagement, and performance management.
- Drive Change: Be a key partner in change management initiatives, helping our teams navigate transformation with confidence and success.
- Build Partnerships: Develop strong, trust-based relationships with managers and kaimahi, ensuring the HR function supports the business and its people effectively.
- Risk & Opportunity Management: Proactively identify and manage HR risks, while seeking continuous improvements to people management processes and tools.
- Support People Development: Champion professional growth and development for our teams, fostering a culture of learning and progression.
The appointment range for this role is between $93,317 and $127,170 per annum and the salary will be determined based on the successful candidate's skills and experience.
Mōu | About you
With proven experience in a senior HR advisory or HR business partner role, a strong understanding of employment relations, change management, and performance management you will bring
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - you'll be building relationships and influencing across all levels of the organisation.
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset, with the ability to navigate complex situations and provide practical, strategic advice.
- A passion for people development, and a desire to make a real difference in shaping Te Puni Kōkiri's culture and people practices.
If you're ready to step into an impactful role that will help drive positive change within a dynamic organisation, we encourage you to apply today.
Ka whiwhi koe i te aha | What you will get in return
Te Puni Kōkiri is a diverse and rewarding working environment full of passionate people focussed on discovering solutions that will assist in serving our communities. We are guided by our values of te wero, manaakitanga, he toa takitini and ture tangata.
We invest in our people, and you will be encouraged to develop and contribute to your fullest potential. We believe strongly in work/life balance and understand that your whānau is just as important as you. We are committed to your wellbeing and learning and development.
Te Puni Kōkiri | Ministry of Māori Development
Te Puni Kōkiri is committed to our vision of 'Whānau Taurikura' - 'Thriving Whānau'. We consider that when whānau are thriving, so do their communities, hapū, iwi and all of Aotearoa.
Our people are at the heart of achieving this vision and it is our people who contribute to supporting Māori collective success. They do this by creating and maintaining relationships with iwi, hapū and whānau Māori and government at both a local and national level. It is this that enables Māori participation and success as Māori, and it is our people who will create a future where all whānau can thrive.
We invite applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. We believe that diversity fuels innovation and enriches our collective strength. Your unique perspectives, skills, and heritage contribute to our mission of advancing Māori aspirations and well-being.
Apply Now!
We are actively reviewing talent, and an appointment will be made once an ideal candidate is identified. We encourage you to make your application today or get in touch to discuss more about how this great opportunity will fit with your career goals.
In your cover letter please state your preference either for a permanent position, or a 6 months fixed-term/secondment.
Īmēratia vacancy@tpk.govt.nz me he pātai āu. | Please email vacancy@tpk.govt.nz with any pātai.
Ka aukati ngā tono hei te Rātapu 17 Whiringa-ā-rangi ā te 11.55pm | Applications close on Sunday 17 November at 11.55pm.