Senior Human Resources Advisor

New Zealand Police is working with the community to make New Zealanders be safe and feel safe. With over 13,000 staff, we provide policing services 24 hours a day, every day. We operate by land, sea and air, manage over 860,000 emergency calls a year and are always actively preventing crime and crashes. We're working towards specific goals and targets that highlight our intent to work collaboratively with iwi and communities, other government sectors and business partners to deliver 'Our Business' and achieve long-term change. Mo tatou | About us Te Tari Pureke has been stood up as the firearms regulator in Aotearoa New Zealand and is the new place for people interested in the safe use and possession of firearms. Our vision is the possession and use of firearms in Aotearoa is the safest in the world. To achieve this, Te Tari Pureke delivers four core functions: effectively implementing the firearms licensing system; managing the Firearms Registry; educating people to enable compliance with their legislative responsibilities; and promoting the safe use of legitimate firearms. We are committed to fostering a culture of safety and responsible firearms use by working collaboratively with the firearms community, other stakeholders, and agencies, to promote safety, responsible gun ownership, and licence holder awareness of their responsibilities of their responsibilities. Mo te tunga | About the role We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior HR Advisor (3+ years at a Senior level) to join our People and Culture Team based in Wellington. Supporting the HR Business Partner in leading the HR Advisory service for the workgroup at an operational level, you will ensure that excellence in HR Advisory services & operations are maintained and to grow the pro-active capability of Te Tari Purekes' HR Advisory workstream. Through driving your own caseload and working in collaboration with other people functions, you will provide a variety of technical HR and ER advice and options to support the business in Change Management, Performance Management, and all other employment matters. Working with the Police Collective Employment Agreements and Police Policies is also a key part of the role. Understanding application of these policies, risk assessment and intent to ensure a best outcome approach is critical. We have embarked on an exciting journey to transform our Advisory function to that of a true business partner model. You will be part of a high performing, collaborative and supportive team. No day will be the same and you will get exposure to a variety of issues and workgroups in a unique and exciting environment. Takohanga Matua | Key Accountabilities: * Can easily build relationships to proactively work with Te Tari Pureke business groups to enable a holistic approach in resolving employment matters. * Able to respond in a timely manner to differing business needs and can be pragmatic with advice and support. * Uses HR expertise to provide current and relevant advice that assesses and mitigates risk. * Analyses information to form advice for managers, offering solutions and options that are fit for the situation. * Can handle and respond to employment issues, leveraging off key resources to shape and build advice. * Work on various people projects to support the delivery of our people frameworks. What we offer * A collaborative and inclusive work environment * Opportunities for professional growth and development * Competitive salary and benefits package * The chance to make a tangible impact on workplace culture and employee engagement. What you'll bring Being part of Te Tari Pureke and the Police whanau is about being our best to ensure our communities are safe and feel safe. Our Core Competencies provide a shared understanding of the behaviours, leadership and technical competence required for success at each level of Police. Whilst we are looking for skills, knowledge and experience relevant to the role, we also place high importance on your state of mind, the alignment of your values with ours, your ability to contribute to and build high performing teams, and the way that you lead yourself or others. The successful applicant will have: * A strong understanding of employment law and HR best practices * Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage HR information and keep everything running smoothly. * Strong interpersonal and communication skills and a relationship focussed approach. * A proactive, mindset with the ability to work independently and professionally. * Passion for creating a positive, inclusive, and supportive work environment. * Someone who can navigate our internal systems, hunt for information, and become a SME in our Individual and Collective Employment agreements. Qualifications / Requirements: * Applicants need to have valid New Zealand work rights. * 3+ years working in a Senior HR Advisory role. * A tertiary qualification in HR, Psychology or a related field is preferred. This role is set at Individual Contributor level, this means your key purpose is "to deliver or enable others to deliver Our Business". We will ask you questions based on "How we will deliver Our Business – Core Competencies" and the appropriate role level, i.e. Individual Contributor. For more information on Our Core Competencies, please copy and paste this URL: These questions will be unique and specific to the role, focusing on the aspects the hiring manager believes are most important for that position at the time. For more information on Our Values, please copy and paste this URL: Pre-Employment Checks: * Standard Police vetting check. To view the position description for this role please copy and paste this link into a new browser: To view more detailed information about our recruitment process along with further details about requirements please click below link: Applicant Information Pack (External) Utu a-tau | Salary This position is covered by a collective agreement and salary will commence between $110,425.00 - $117,014.00 dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role. Tono inaianei | Apply Now If this position sounds like you, click apply now. You will be required to submit an application form and a CV. Before confirmation of hire, pre-employment checks will be undertaken. For further information on the application process, please copy and paste this URL: All applications must be submitted online and will not be accepted directly via email. All applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand. If you are an internal applicant, you must apply internally through the police system. If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact Senior Recruitment Advisor – Sandra, on ****** Please note: Deadline for applications is 5:00 pm 1st November 2024. Applications may be reviewed prior to the close date as well as contact made with candidates.