People Partnering Lead - Whanganui, Midcentral, Taranaki Join Te Whatu Ora at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive, and people-centred health system. This is mahi that will improve the health and well-being of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it…
Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity Support the HR Director Operations through line management of a group of the People Partnering team to align, initiate and action People and Communications activities with the overall business objectives and HR policy and processes. Understand and action the unique needs and challenges of the district and develop tailored HR solutions and initiatives to address them effectively. Foster a positive work culture and enhance organisational effectiveness through people and solution-centric practices. Oversee the recruitment, onboarding, and talent management processes within the business units. Collaborate with the People Partnering Leads in the National Delivery & Enabling functions to ensure consistency of policy and initiatives and to drive the implementation of development initiatives. Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience Several years' experience (expected to be in the range of 5 to 10 years) working in a related function (Senior HR Practitioner) with practical knowledge of employment legislation, employment relations, and/or industrial relations experience. Proven experience in managing relationships and developing and maintaining personal credibility with stakeholders. Experienced in union engagement. Experience leading professionals, preferably in the Health sector or government services. Experience in a complex and/or unionised environment desirable. Strategic HR experience with the ability to manage projects from inception to completion desirable. Ka kawea e koe | You will bring: A commitment to being a good Te Tiriti partner in all your actions, including an understanding of the significance of and obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and the ability to apply Te Tiriti principles in a meaningful way in this role. Competency with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth. Ko te mahi e tika ana mo te ao hurihuri nei | Work that suits today's ever-changing world Te Whatu Ora supports flexible and hybrid working for our kaimahi. In roles that don't require an in-person element, we encourage you to 'work from where you are.' We want our national teams to be made up of diverse people from across the motu, just like our health system.
Nau mai, uru mai | Come and join us When you join us, you become part of transforming the health system. This is a once in a lifetime change, that will touch the lives of everyone in Aotearoa and future generations.
Our name, Te Whatu Ora, means 'the weaving of wellness'. Whatu is the combining together of people, resources, organisations, thoughts, and actions for the betterment and wellbeing of all. Whatu is also a direct reference to the pupil of the eye, and the vision required of the new entity and system.
We are working towards a system that better meets the complex demands of a growing population, addresses the persistent inequalities experienced by Maori and ensures greater access, experience, and outcomes for those traditionally not well served by the system - Maori, Pacific and Disabled People.
To matou whakahaere ki te tika, te rereketanga, me te whai wahi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion We 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.
Me pehea te tuku tono | How to apply To view the position description and/or apply for the role (by submitting your cover letter and CV), please click "APPLY NOW." For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career portal. If you have any questions about the role, please feel free to contact Matt Kelly at
Please note: This position is part of the Te Whatu Ora's Simplify to Unify Change Process therefore affected kaimahi will be given preference and priority for this position.
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