DEFEND Looking for People Team Lead – Wellington at Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Full Time

• Champion our people, dedicated to enabling them to be their best selves and perform at their peak
• Interviews to take place in December 2023 with a NY2024 Start!
• Location – We are seeking three individuals, one for each of our offices located in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch

About the opportunity:

At DEFEND, our mission is to improve everyday life by creating a cyber resilient world. We are experiencing unprecedented growth and success through our unwavering commitment to invest in our people and processes, allowing us to deliver outstanding security outcomes for our customers.

At the heart of DEFEND’s operations are our people. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where meaningful discussions about careers and professional development plans are commonplace, empowering our team to reach their goals. To fulfil this commitment, we’re introducing the role of People Team Lead to our dynamic business.

The sole focus of the People Team Lead is to champion our people, dedicated to enabling them to be their best selves and perform at their peak. This is achieved through a commitment to driving staff development, aligning performance with organisational objectives, and fostering a positive workplace culture. A key aspect of this role involves a relentless dedication to optimizing processes such as goal setting, performance reviews, and career development to elevate overall employee satisfaction.

Critical areas of focus for the People Team Lead include:

• Pastoral Care: Offering personalised 1:1 support and guidance, addressing personal and professional concerns, and ensuring overall well-being,
• Inductions: Overseeing the onboarding process and ensuring new employees are well-informed about DEFEND’s policies and procedures,
• Leave Management: Managing employee leave requests and ensuring compliance with company policies,
• Performance Planning/Setting Goals: Supporting employees in setting and reviewing performance goals, fostering a goal-oriented work environment,
• Performance and Appraisal Reviews: Facilitating performance and appraisal reviews, actively supporting the development and improvement of employees’ skills,
• Career and Development Planning: Collaborating with various stakeholders to create and implement career development plans, identifying opportunities for growth and advancement

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• Previous experience in leading teams in a complex environment,
• A comprehensive understanding of the New Zealand Employment Relations environment,
• Experience in leading or managing performance and behaviours across all levels,
• Previous coaching and mentoring experience,
• Proven ability to manage challenging performance and behaviours,
• Strong leadership and people management skills,
• Well-developed change management skills

Apply now and be part of a workplace that values innovation, growth, and collaboration.

Benefits

About DEFEND:

We’re a business-centric cybersecurity organisation founded by a team of passionate cybersecurity experts whose mission is to – BUILD A CYBER RESILIENT WORLD. Over the last five years, we’ve experienced phenomenal growth, working with a wide variety of customers in New Zealand and across 66 countries and winning several industry awards, including Microsoft’s 2022 New Zealand Partner of the year!

Each customer we work with is different. Our dedicated approach is to help organisations progress on their cyber resilience journey by delivering outstanding industry services with the highest level of professionalism and care.

We hold ourselves accountable by our core values. Our People First culture sets us apart, and we believe working with DEFEND will be a time in your life you will look back on and truly believe you made a real difference.

What’s great about working for DEFEND?

By joining our innovative and creative team you will have the opportunity to contribute a variety of cybersecurity outcomes, from culture & awareness of cyber resilience, through to offensive & defensive security, developing yourself in technology and digital delivery across multiple sectors.

Work life balance:

• With a national focus throughout New Zealand, our team is made up of skilled individuals at different stages in their careers, therefore we can offer flexibility in base location, as well as embracing remote working
• Flexible working arrangements are available to suit your lifestyle

Career / Professional Development:

We will build on your learning to solve our customers most complex business challenges in the digital age, whilst developing commercial and business skills, along with:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way
• Mentors: You’ll be joining a team of truly passionate and highly skilled individuals who are at the top of their game and who enjoy imparting their knowledge and experience to others
• Opportunity: Progress into other exciting roles across DEFEND

Diversity & Inclusion:

We’re committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our goal is to be recognised as an employer of choice for all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, generation, flexible work status, family circumstances, sexual orientation, or disability. Each addition to our team is an opportunity to grow and diversify our ideas, experiences, and viewpoints.