People & Capability Manager
About Us
Our purpose is inspiring people to connect with Antarctica, through knowledge and collaboration.
Led by our vision, “Antarctica and the Southern Ocean - valued, protected, understood”, we are the Crown entity responsible for developing, managing and executing New Zealand government activities in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean. This includes accountability for Scott Base, the Antarctic research station which supports science in the Ross Sea region.
Building on New Zealand’s research in Antarctica over six decades, we have a strong commitment to the natural environment and are recognised as a leader in the international treaty system.
About the role
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced people and culture professional to play a key role in leading and delivering our people strategy. In this role you will be a trusted advisor to our Senior Leadership Team and will partner with leaders across our organisation to build capability and drive a high performing culture.
Reporting to the General Manager Corporate Services, this is a generalist role working across the entire employee lifecycle. You will have two direct reports and will be responsible for leading the delivery of high-quality HR services and employment relations support. You’ll ensure that our people frameworks, policies and practices reflect our values and are aligned with our organisational goals.
To be successful in this role, you’ll be great at building strong relationships across the organisation and comfortable moving between strategic thinking and operational delivery.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Working closely with the GM Corporate Services to design and execute our people strategy aligned with our organisational goals.
- Partnering with our leaders to provide trusted HR advice that enables values based, people focussed decisions whilst ensuring compliance and consistency.
- Leading key initiatives that drive engagement, build leadership capability, organisational design, workforce planning, remuneration and performance management.
- Overseeing recruitment, induction and onboarding processes that set up our new team members for success.
- Providing leadership, coaching and support to your team members.
You’ll play a key role in championing an inclusive and value lead workplace culture by bringing our values to life in your work every day:
- We are proactive and passionate about what we do | E ngākau whiwhita ana, e ngākaunui ana hoki tātou ki ā tātou mahi katoa
- We take responsibility for each other and the environment | Nōtātoute haepapakite tiakii a tātouanōme te taiaohoki
- We work together to achieve success | Ka mahitahitātoukiaangituai
- We always act with integrity | He ngākau pono ō tātou ahakoa te aha
- We pursue excellence in everything we do | Ka whāia e tātou te iti kahurangi i ā tātou mahi katoa
This role is full time, based in our Christchurch office with flexibility to work from home.
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone with proven experience in human resources leadership and business partnering, who builds strong relationships and brings innovative solutions and ideas. Specifically, we’re looking for someone who has:
- Proven experience as a strategic business partner supporting teams and senior leaders
- A deep understanding of NZ employment legislation, people and culture best practice and emerging trends.
- Experience supporting seasonal workforces including recruitment and managing staff living and working away from home.
- Strong understanding of operational processes and a track record of delivering positive outcomes.
- Ability to build strong relationships and influence at all levels
- Exceptional leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
- A degree or qualification in Management, Human Resources or Organisational Psychology
As a key pillar of our organisation if you have a background or experience in science research that would be a bonus.
If you bring different experience to what we have listed above but think would be a good fit for our team, then we’d still like to hear from you.
What we offer
This is a chance to make a meaningful contribution to an organisation supporting science and environmental protection in one of the most incredible places on earth.
As well as the opportunity to work in such a unique environment, we also offer our staff a generous staff wellness programme, 5 weeks annual leave, onsite parking and retail discounts weekly fruit bowl and on-site dog kennels.
Apply now
To apply please submit your Cover Letter and CV through Seek. Applications close Friday 28 November.
For any questions or accessibility requirements related to your application please contact harriet@hiveconsulting.nz
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
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