Mo te turanga | About the role Partner with Senior Leadership Teams across the organisation to achieve strategic people goals. Take a lead role in the review, development and application of people policies & frameworks, including mutually agreed projects. Support senior managers with talent management, dispute resolution, coaching and development. Be a champion for leadership development, driving behaviours towards enhancing our constructive culture. Promote our Good Employer obligations, while influencing and supporting Council's EVP. Contribute to continuous improvement opportunities, managing complex and difficult HR tasks or projects. Ensure legislative compliance in employment law while minimising bureaucracy and supporting organisational efficiency. Mo te tangata | About you We are seeking someone who is energetic, capable, and achievement focused with a passion for people and making a difference. Able to role model constructive behaviours in line with council's ideal culture. Confident leading complex investigations and resolving conflicts. Team player with a sense of humour. Mo nga pukenga | Qualifications and experience Tertiary qualification in HR or related degree 6-8 years' experience in relevant roles Excellent communication skills Proven success at building relationships and resolving issues Mo te tima | About the team Reporting to the HR Manager, you will work closely with the P&C team, including operational HR, L&D and the H&S team. The team is supported by 2 People & Capability Coordinators. Mo matou | About us We work hard to care for the mighty Waikato, so current and future generations will benefit from a healthy environment, strong economy, and vibrant communities. Customers sit at the heart of everything we do, and all staff have an important role to play in the delivery of exceptional customer service. By partnering with iwi and working with many others in our communities, our collective kaitiakitanga will make the Waikato region even better. Together, we'll create a sustainable future that will make a positive difference to people's lives. Mo te tuku tono | How to apply Applications will be reviewed as they come in, and this role will close on Sunday 29 September 2024. If you have any questions about the role, please contact the HR Manager via Please click 'apply' and include your CV & cover letter as a pdf. Apply now! #J-18808-Ljbffr