Department of Corrections NZ Looking for Senior People Adviser at Waikato, New Zealand Full Time

At 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.

Ngā kawenga | About the role

The Department of Corrections is Aotearoa’s largest government department with 11,000 employees. The position is in a team with four other Senior People Advisors and a Senior ER Specialist supporting the Central Region.

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 partnering with key leaders in our organisation to support site plans by providing a people lens across their strategies and advising on and delivering 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 regional leadership team. We are a friendly and inclusive team that support each other and love to collaborate and share ideas and knowledge. Our team is engaged, passionate and enthusiastic to make a difference in our region and we aren’t too scared to try new things.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

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 happen
• builds trust and rapport
• enjoys a challenge
• is reliable and responsive to stakeholders
• 2 positions available

Flexibility for some travel may be required and a full, clean driver’s licence is essential.

Utu ā-tau | Salary

The salary band for this role is between $98,215 to $138,656. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

Ko wai mātou | About us

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, whānau, 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 whānau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy – Hōkai Rangi (https://careers.corrections.govt.nz/strategy)

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 eye wear, discounted health insurance, banking packages and retail discounts.

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

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 6th February 2024.

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 whānau. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered.

If you want to find out more about a career with us, visit careers.corrections.govt.nz or email our team at [email protected].