October 25, 2024

New Zealand Government

Wellington City

FULL TIME

Senior HR Advisor

Join our newly shaped Pūmanawa Tāngata - People and Safety Group
Partner with leaders to build a deep understanding of what is happening in the business
Permanent opportunity based in Wellington

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
Now is the time to join our newly shaped Pumanawa Tangata - People and Safety Group. We have an ambitious plan ahead and are on the hunt for an experienced Senior HR Advisor to be a part of this exciting mahi.

Working across our Transport Services business group, you will be involved in all of the typical facets of a Senior HR Advisor role, getting alongside our leaders and supporting them in all of their people needs.

This is not a back office HR role - as a key enabler, the role will see you partner with leaders to build a deep understanding of what is happening in the business, and provide support across all aspects of people and organisational capability; from employment relations and organisational design and development, through to performance management, HR operations, talent management and reward.

Reporting to the HR Business Partner, this role offers a great stepping stone for Senior HR Advisor's looking to progress their career in a large and complex organisation, we guarantee you will be kept busy while learning a lot along the way.

View the position description here.

Ko koe tēnei | About you
To be successful in this role, you will bring:

A proven foundation and knowledge of principles and practice of HR including NZ employment law and compliance requirements
Solid experience in at least one HR specialty area, with a preference for Employment Relations and/or Change
Experience championing change, winning buy-in from people leaders and working through resistance
Excellent relationship building and stakeholder management skills
Proven ability to effectively coach employees and leaders to build their capability and support through complex and difficult issues
A qualification in Human Resources or other related field or equivalent work experience

You will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori. You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) as it applies in the public sector.

Ko wai mātou | About us
At NZTA | Waka Kotahi, it all starts with our people. The organisation's performance and success depends on the people who choose to make this a great place to work and make a difference for Aotearoa. NZTA | Waka Kotahi has a strong future focus, understanding that new technologies and changing customer expectations mean the transport system we know today will not be the one we deliver in ten years' time.

Pūmanawa Tāngata, the People and Safety Group, is responsible for developing and managing people related systems, processes and practices so we have the workplace and capabilities we need to succeed now and in the future. Pūmanawa Tāngata develops the people strategy with emphasis on talent, diversity, culture and leadership capabilities. It also develops, lifts and manages people-related systems, processes and practices.

Along with our other benefits we also have NZTA | Waka Kotahi Life, Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance scheme available for permanent employees.

Rā Katinga | Applications close: 8 November 2024

For further information, email: careers@nzta.govt.nz
To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.
NZTA| Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.
Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.