Senior Human Resources Advisor

• Shape HR strategy and drive meaningful change

• Flexible working arrangements that suit your lifestyle

• Wellington location

Are you a confident and experienced senior HR professional ready to make a meaningful impact across a dynamic public sector organisation

Te Whiwhinga mahi The opportunity

Were looking for a skilled Senior HR Advisor to join our Pūmanawa Tāngata People and Safety Group. This role is primarily working with our Customer and Services business group but will also provide support to our Regulatory and Digital groups when needed. Youll work closely with leaders across your business groups to deliver workforce strategies build leadership capability and drive HR excellence.

As a trusted advisor youll bring a solid understanding of the machinery of government and be comfortable navigating complex people matters across a diverse stakeholder landscape. Your ability to influence coach and challenge constructively will be key to your success in this role.

Youll be responsible for executing workforce plans aligned with NZTAs strategic goals supporting talent management guiding performance and remuneration processes and embedding inclusive and effective HR practices. Youll also play a vital role in organisational design and development employment relations and change management initiatives.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a thriving Aotearoa by shaping NZTAs people strategy and supporting leaders to build a high-performing inclusive workplace.

Key Responsibilities

• Partnering with leaders to deliver workforce plans aligned with NZTAs strategy.

• Supporting strategic and operational hiring succession planning and diversity initiatives.

• Guiding our leaders through performance and remuneration processes.

• Managing employment relations cases and supporting union consultation processes.

• Leading organisational design and change initiatives ensuring legal compliance.

• Coaching leaders to confidently manage people-related activities.

The Position Descriptioncan be viewedhere.

Ko koe tēnei About you

Were looking for someone whos confident collaborative and ready to make an impact. Youll already be an experienced HR practitioner who will thrive in this role if you:

• Have a solid foundation in HR practices employment law and compliancepreferably within a recent government context or role.

• Have proven experience across a broad spectrum of HR specialties.

• Know how to align HR strategies with business goals.

• Are comfortable leading change and helping others navigate it.

• Enjoy challenging the status quo and offering fresh ideas.

• Build strong relationships and communicate with ease.

• Have experience in coaching and supporting leaders and teams through complex issues.

• Make sound practical recommendations to resolve challenges.

• Stay calm under pressure and handle tough conversations with empathy and professionalism.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a thriving Aotearoa by shaping NZTAs people strategy and supporting leaders to build a high-performing inclusive workplace.

We are offering a very competitive salary andbenefitsincluding 5 weeks annual leave so if youre ready to bring your expertise courage and collaborative spirit to a role that truly mattersapply now and help us move New Zealand forward.

Mō mātou About Us

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 and develops lifts and manages people related systems processes and practices.

Me pēhea te tuku tono How to apply:

Please click apply to upload your CV and cover letter detailing your suitability for the role.

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To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

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.