Time left to apply: End Date: November 2, 2024 (11 days left to apply) Job requisition ID: JR-0000009530 Join our newly shaped Pumanawa Tangata, People and Safety team Provide strategic advice enabling our organisation to achieve its outcomes Permanent opportunities in Auckland and Wellington We have HR Business Partner positions available for experienced and passionate HR practitioners who are committed to enabling our organisation to achieve its outcomes by unleashing people's potential and creating an awesome place to work. Specifically, we are looking for an Auckland or Wellington based practitioner to support our Digital business group in their agile journey and to deliver on their purpose. We are also looking for an HRBP (Auckland based) to support our Transport Services business group. Key to your success in these roles will be your ability to develop effective partnerships, influencing and supporting senior business leaders and people managers to drive their people plans and deliver improved business results. You will not be afraid to challenge the status quo and you will be someone who has a great understanding of people levers and how to use them. You will be a trusted advisor on all people related matters ensuring we have the right people in the right roles being supported to work to their full potential. To be successful in this role, you will have strong experience in employment relations, organisational design, and change management. You will also be confident in talent management, reward and performance management, and standard cyclical HR practices. You will be required to manage a small team of HR Advisors, coaching and mentoring them to support the business in best practice HR. When applying, please specify which business group is your preference. Minimum Requirements A degree in Human Resources or other related field or equivalent 6 years relevant work experience Experience working within an agile environment (Digital role) or experience working with Engineers or on large scale infrastructure programmes (Transport Services roles) is desirable Proven strong foundation and knowledge of HR and OD principles and practice including best practice, employment law, compliance requirements and intervention options Proven strong generalist experience across the range of HR and related activity including employment relations issues, change, performance management, etc., and very strong experience across a number of HR specialty areas Experience of aligning HR strategies to business needs Experience of championing change, winning buy-in from Group leadership and working through resistance Experience of leading HR professionals, role modelling inclusive management behaviours, raising standards, and improving the profile of People & Safety group within the business You will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Maori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Maori. You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of te Tiriti o Waitangi as it applies in the public sector. At NZTA | Waka Kotahi, it all starts with our people. The organisation's performance and success depend 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. Pumanawa Tangata, 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. Along with our other benefits, we also have new Waka Kotahi Life, Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance scheme available for permanent employees. 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. Ko wai matou | About us At Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, it all starts with our people. The organisation's performance and success depend on the people who choose to make this a great place to work and make a difference for Aotearoa. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr