HEAD OF PEOPLE AND CAPABOILITY NEW

Job Description : HEAD OF PEOPLE AND CAPABOILITY NEW ZEALAND We’re on the hunt for a brave and bold leader who gets that our people are our greatest asset and to run with that. Who understands who we are and that embedding tikanga and a Te Ao Maaori viewpoint into everything we do is part of our DNA. This is a critical leadership position, reporting to the General Manager Enterprise Optimisation and Services, and working closely with The Executive Team to ensure we attract, develop and retain a high-performing workforce. If future-proofing our district for generations to come and developing the potential of our kaimahi gets you excited – then this is the role you! What you’ll do/ Ngaa mahi ka kawea e koe: Lead and deliver a people and capability strategy aligned with our priorities and iwi aspirations Coach and support a skilled HR team focused on delivering best-practice services Oversee workforce planning, organisational design and change leadership initiatives Champion diversity, inclusion and cultural competency across people practices Design and embed learning, development and leadership pathways Strengthen employee engagement and create safe, supportive work environments Provide strategic advice to senior leaders and build strong stakeholder relationships Develop and optimise HR systems and analytics to deliver meaningful people insights and enhance evidence-based decision-making Develop how we incorporate Te Ao Maaori values into all HR practices and disciplines, embed Te Reo Maaori across the organisation and develop our tikanga closely with Manu Taaiko – our Maaori partnerships team What you bring/ Ngaa taonga kawea mai e koe: Senior leadership experience in HR or people and capability roles within medium–large organisations Proven ability to implement and lead sound HR disciplines that intersects people, our customers and communities, and strategy Proven ability to lead through change, deliver transformation and develop people strategies Strong knowledge of Aotearoa’s employment legislation and employment relations Experience working in unionised environments and navigating complex ER matters Empathetic, culturally aware and confident in building trusted relationships across diverse teams Commitment to te ao Maaori, with understanding of or willingness to learn tikanga and Te Tiriti o Waitangi Collaborative and courageous, with a values-led leadership style and a continuous improvement mindset

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