Originally built in 1881 to provide accommodation to European settlers who came to bathe in the clear hot springs, our property has grown into a rural oasis spanning 75 hectares. Just ten minutes from the adventurous township of Taupo, Wairakei Resort now offers accommodation of 187 rooms, a 200-seated restaurant, and 130 spaced house-bar. Our sports facility includes tennis, basketball and football. Our two naturally heated pools offer all year-round enjoyment. We have a newly renovated gym and squash court, and our 9-hole golf course will is now open again for the summer season.
Keeping this place on its feet is a daily challenge, and one of those is our people. From building a productive and functional culture, managing performance expectations to development of careers, the HR umbrella is a wide one.
Based on site and supporting the Human Resource Manager, this position will -
Provide full administration supportSupport the on-going development of a safe workplaceConduct health and safety meetingsFacilitate the development of our core values [Ownership, Unity, Respectfulness, Innovation and Inspiration]Lead the recruitment process in line with the approved Org ChartConduct new employee inductions and maintain employee recordsBe a staff advocate and foster a positive cultureSupport the development and implementation of HR initiativesMaintain the policy, SOP and SWP librariesMaintain training records and the training matrix Bring the Human Resource Manager a coffee and doughnut every morningOk, you got me on the last one, - just wanted to make sure you were still paying attention, which brings me to having a sense of humour and enjoy the working environment is a must for us.
As HR practitioners, the measure of our success is in having our teams want to come to work each day, and to help us achieve this you will need to demonstrate a solid foundation of administration and communication skills. Additionally you will have had a healthy grounding in the HR space [1-2 years], looking to develop your HR career further. Experience in the hospotality industry is not required but your natural flare for customer service will shine as everyone here is in a guest facing position.
We provide a professional yet relaxed working culture where our teams are empowered, rewarded and appreciated. So, if this sounds like you, put your best foot forward by sending me your CV and a cover letter explaining why you are drawn to the dark arts of human resources.
Only successful candidates will be contacted [because we are busy and not because we don't care]