Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Create AlertHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.About the RoleThis role will ensure HR functional expertise is applied in the organisation. This position includes converting the Health New Zealand Southern requirements into integrated people solutions in all relevant HR areas, in order to enable the Department/ Directorate's/Team's performance.The HR Business Partner will:Manage the flow of talent by developing people and leaders, driving individual performance, and building technical talent.Build strong working relationships of trust by having a proactive point of viewManage employee wellbeing through financial and non-financial rewards.analyse and understand external market factorsBe able to manage organisation tensionsSupport of safe staffing levels within the relevant directorates aligned with overall operational and functional needsEffectively manage changes in team constructs to support effective and efficient work practices that enable balanced workloadEnsure processes related to compliance by following regulatory guidelines.Ensures that HR practices comply with government lawsActively educate employees and managers on how to stay within legal guidelines regarding on-the-job behaviourAbout the Team/Service/ LocationTe Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.About youWe are looking for someone who will be able to closely follow set HR processes and challenge your own (and others') thinking when you need to. You will be expected to apply the organisation values in everything you do. A key part of your role is coaching and advising managers and staff in a way that builds HR capability across the organisation.Our ideal candidate will have:8+ years of broad HR generalist experience, preferably at the business partner/senior advisor level.Excellent verbal and written communication skillsStrong technical HR knowledge, in an NZ employment relations contextAbility to take the lead on difficult or sensitive performance and change management processesAbility to negotiate and resolve employee issuesA naturally skilled and influential communicatorHonest and able to build constructive relationships, particularly with UnionsCompetency with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growthExperience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Matauranga Maori and Kaupapa Maori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settingsAn essential requirement, of course, is that we need you to be able to hit the ground running and think on your feet in this busy role.If you are resilient and flexible; someone who thrives in a dynamic and changing environment, creates energy in a team, and just likes getting out there and doing it, then hit apply now!Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusionWe want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whanau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.How to ApplyTo view the position description and/or apply for the role please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 07 January 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mikayla Hamilton at ****** note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
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