Hr Lead

Te Whakapakari Tahi I Tō tātau Taiao – Enhancing our environment together.

Our vision is a healthy environment and a resilient and prosperous community.

We focus on prioritising:

Te kounga o te wai, te haumarutanga me te mārohirohi ā-āhuarangi o te whakamarutanga | Water quality, safety and climate-resilient security.

Kia koi, kia toitū hoki te whakamahinga o te whenua | Climate-smart and sustainable land use.

Kia ora, kia āhei, kia mārohirohi ā-āhuarangi hoki te rerenga rauropi | Healthy, functioning and climate-resilient biodiversity.

Kia toitū, kia mārohirohi ā-āhuarangi hoki ngā ratonga me ngā hanganga ā-whare | Sustainable and climate-resilient services and infrastructure.

At Hawke’s Bay Regional Council (“HBRC”) our purpose is to work with our community to protect and manage the region’s precious taonga of rivers, lakes, soils, air, coast and biodiversity for health, wellbeing and connectivity. Our organisation is diverse and our work is varied. Our structure comprises of six key business units; Corporate Services, Integrated Catchment Management, Asset Management, Māori Partnerships, Policy & Regulation, and the Executive Advisory Group which also consists of the Civil Defence and Emergency Management.

About the Opportunity:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced HR Lead to join our team and drive excellence in our HR function. This pivotal role will enhance employee relations, strengthen performance management systems, support growth, accountability and engagement across the organisation. As the HR Lead you will oversee all HR operations for the full employee experience/lifecycle. This includes providing expert guidance on complex matters, regular reporting to our ELT, and ensuring compliance with employment laws and best practices. You will lead a dedicated team of HR professionals and work collaboratively with stakeholders to align HR plans and activities with organisational goals and priorities.

Reporting to the General Manager – Corporate Services, the role of HR Lead will specifically:

• Be a strategic partner in driving the HR function within our organisation, focusing on enhancing employee relations and performance management.
• Oversee all HR operations, including providing expert guidance on employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, grievance handling, and disciplinary processes through a hands-on, lead from the front approach
• Foster a positive workplace culture and ensuring that HR practices align with our organisational goals.
• Implement and manage performance management systems that promote employee development and accountability, ensuring that all staff receive constructive feedback and support for their growth.
• Ensure the team and managers compliance with employment laws and best practices

About you:

You will be a person of mana and integrity who is able to inspire and build a positive team culture to deliver a first-class HR service to the Council.

Ideally you will have:

• Relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent tertiary qualification in Human Resources Management
• Significant experience in HR, with a focus on employee relations, performance management and coaching and developing managers
• Sound understanding of HR compliance requirements and relevant legislation, including the Employment Relations Act.
• Experience in leading HR initiatives during organisational change, including mergers, acquisitions, or restructuring.
• Demonstrated awareness of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and including Te Reo Māori in relevant and practical ways in interaction and engagement to demonstrate respect and value of Tikanga Māori in appropriate settings

In addition to a competitive salary, other benefits of working for our team include limited income protection and life insurance and other well-being initiatives. HBRC also has a strong commitment to developing and upskilling people within a flexible and supportive working environment. The Hawke’s Bay Regional Council will also provide relocation assistance to any candidates relocating to Hawke’s Bay for the position.

All applicants must have existing rights to work in New Zealand.

Applications close Sunday 8th December 2024. Please note that due the competitive talent market at present, Hawke’s Bay Regional Council will be contacting and interviewing candidates throughout the advertising period so please do apply immediately.