Job description

This is a full-time fixed-term position for 12 months.
Collaborate closely with management across designated Directorates to identify workforce needs, resolve personnel challenges, and leverage opportunities.
Deliver reliable and actionable HR guidance spanning the entire employee lifecycle, including areas like employee relations, performance management, hiring processes, compensation, and organizational change.
Coach and assist leaders to enhance their capabilities, confidence, and effectiveness in people management.
Support initiatives in workforce planning, talent management, succession strategies, organizational design, and cultivating organizational culture.
Lead or contribute to complex HR projects, manage employment relations concerns, and participate in enterprise-wide people-focused programs.
Work collaboratively within the People & Capability team to provide consistent, integrated, and employee-centered solutions.

An experienced HR professional who quickly establishes trust and provides pragmatic, sound advice.
Passionate about partnering with leaders to address personnel challenges fostering strong organizational results.
Comfortable managing complex employee relations issues, organizational change, and sensitive human matters.
Excellent communicator exercising sound judgment and handling confidential information with discretion.
Possesses a collaborative, organization-wide perspective that supports a cohesive, one-team culture.
Dedicated to advancing cultural competence and understands the importance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi within a local government framework.

Holds a tertiary degree in Human Resources, Organisational Psychology, Business, Employment Relations, or related disciplines.
Brings significant People & Capability or related experience, preferably 6 to 8 years partnering with managers and senior leadership in comparable roles.
Strong expertise in employment relations, relevant legislation, remuneration frameworks, and modern HR practices.
Experienced in supporting organizational change, workforce planning, organizational design, performance management, and cultural initiatives.
Experience in local government, public sector, or unionized environments is advantageous.

Reports directly to the HR Manager and collaborates with HR Business Partners, HR Advisors, P&C Coordinators, and a dedicated P&C Analyst.
Works in close partnership with Learning & Development and Health, Safety & Wellbeing teams within People & Capability.
Provides trusted HR support to a diverse organization comprising roughly 700 employees.

The Council is committed to safeguarding the Waikato region for future generations, focusing on environmental health, economic strength, and vibrant communities.
Its varied work covers conservation of water, soil, air, geothermal zones, and coastal areas to preserve valuable natural resources.
Customer service excellence is central to all staff activities.
Partnerships with iwi and community groups are key to regional guardianship (kaitiakitanga), creating a sustainable future with positive impacts on people's lives.

Applications will be accepted until 23 August and will be reviewed continuously as submitted.
Interested candidates should provide a CV and cover letter in PDF format when applying.

Human Resources Business Partner