Help shape the future of our Council by leading our people strategiesDrive our organisation's workforce direction with the full backing of the Executive Leadership TeamBe part of a tight-knit, supportive team in a family-friendly environmentThe organisation With around 200 staff, the Manawatu District Council is big enough to provide career growth and progression opportunities, but small enough that you can get to know everyone in the team. We're committed to delivering great services and making a real difference for our community.
Our positive workplace culture is something we're proud of, and fiercely protect. It's at the heart of our high performance organisation, with both staff and resident feedback being significantly above the local government benchmarks. But we've got lots of room for improvement, and we're ambitious about what the future looks like – both for us as an organisation, and ultimately for the services we provide to our community.
The role Reporting directly to the General Manager – People and Corporate, you will:
Lead the HR and Safety & Wellbeing functions, and work closely with our Kaitohu Aporei – Maori and the other leaders within the People and Corporate groupLead our organisational development, with a focus on leadership programmes and support, customer service improvements and employee engagementUse modern approaches to enhancing our employer brand, continuing our DEI efforts and refreshing our people policies and processesWork collaboratively with other teams and leaders in the Council to bring the organisational vision to lifeSkills and experience Given this is one of our most senior third-tier roles, you'll need to be an experienced operator, with:
Demonstrable strategic thinking skills, along with a pragmatic approach to getting things doneOutstanding team and project leadership skillsExceptional facilitation and training delivery skillsCompetency in te Ao Maori and te reo Maori, or the willingness to learn (bonus points if you could lead our Council waiata/kapahaka group)A sense of humour and the ability to win over people from all walks of lifeA tertiary qualification in HR, organisational development or another related area, or equivalent experienceWhat we'll offer A collaborative, supportive team in a genuinely family-friendly environmentProfessional development opportunities, including leadership supportA salary in the range of $110-$173k (mid-point $129/$150k depending on level of experience), with 5 weeks' annual leaveWhere we are If you're already in the Manawatu, you'll know how good we have it with a perfect mix of big city attractions in Palmerston North, and lots of smaller towns, villages and rural lifestyle opportunities in the district. We're a stone's throw from the sea, the mountain and Wellington is just a couple of hours to the south. We've got some of the best schools in the country, a well-established university and the region is, we think, one of the best places in New Zealand to raise a family. If you're looking to leave the grind of the inner city and find a better way of life for your whanau, check out more about the Manawatu here.
How to apply Sound like you? Please click the 'apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about the role, contact Frances Smorti, General Manager – People and Corporate at ****** or on 027 202 3625.
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