Senior People Adviser at Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections), WaikatoAt Ara Poutama there is only one purpose to our work: the wellness and wellbeing of people.
This is an opportunity to make a difference for people who are keeping our communities safe every day.
Nga kawenga | About the role The position is in a team with four other Senior People Advisors, a Senior ER Specialist, and a Senior Adviser Inclusion and Diversity.
Our team has portfolios supporting the Waikato, Bay of Plenty, and East Coast regions and we are based in the Hamilton office.
Currently, the role is heavily ER based but we're on a mission to move towards more of a business partnering approach and are always seeking opportunities for proactive partnering across all people-related topics.
You will be working with General Managers and key leaders in either our Pae Ora (health) space or Springhill prison to advise on and deliver people initiatives to achieve success.
You'll be part of a very supportive team who are unified in our direction and have the support and backing from the People, Practice and Capability leadership team.
We are a friendly and inclusive team that support each other and love to collaborate and share ideas and knowledge.
We're looking for a HR generalist with solid ER experience who can build strong relationships, has honed their ability to positively influence key stakeholders, and understands what good business partnering looks like.
You would have either had experience as a HR Business Partner or Senior People Advisor or be ready to step up from a People Advisor role.
You will be a person who:
proactively looks for ways to influence and make change happenbuilds trust and rapportenjoys a challengeis reliable and responsive to stakeholdersFlexibility for some travel is required and a full, clean driver's licence is essential.
The salary band for this role is between $101,162 to $142,816.
Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.
Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and is our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whanau, and that of the communities we serve across the motu.
As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whanau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hokai Rangi.
Ara Poutama supports and encourages learning and development and there are many opportunities for career progression.
We offer support to complete work-related qualifications, flexible working, EAP, free health checks, subsidised eyewear, discounted health insurance, banking packages, and retail discounts.
To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for applying for this position highlighting relevant skills and experience.
Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples which reflect and demonstrate our organisation values.
Applications close 3rd February 2025.
It is an exciting time to join us, and we continue to seek out talented individuals who are committed to an inclusive, vibrant workplace.
We recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of individuals and that of the collective talent in our whanau.
All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency.
Applications received via email will not be considered.
Employer: Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections)
Location: Waikato
Position type: Permanent
Category: Human resources, recruitment & training
Date listed: 03-Jan-2025
Salary range: N/A
Closing date: 03-Feb-2025
Reference: NZ/1836883
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