Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children Looking for HR Business Partner at Paraparaumu, Wellington Region, New Zealand Full Time

• Wellington based role.
• Permanent opportunity
• Competitive starting salary range $122,258 – $135,397

Mō mātou | About us

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do. In our work, we aim to demonstrate these values:

• We put Tamariki first
• We believe Aroha is vital
• We respect the Mana of people
• We are Tika and Pono
• We value Whakapapa
• We recognise that Oranga is a journey

Our purpose is to ensure that all tamariki are in loving whānau and communities where oranga tamariki can be realized. We believe that by getting involved early in their lives and showing love and care, we give children the best chance of growing into happy thriving New Zealanders.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

We have a permanent opportunity as an HR Business Partner (HRBP) to join our team to support the National Office functions of Quality Practices and Experiences, Māori Partnerships and Communities and Chief Social Worker. These functions support our frontline kaimahi and sets the strategic practice direction, drives service design, quality and improvement, and leads our approach for engaging with iwi, Māori organisations, other partners and communities.

Being an integral part of our wider HR team, the HRBP sits within the strategic team and reports to the Strategic Partner. The purpose of these roles is to work with Senior Managers to develop specific national and regional plans to build the capability and leadership of our people and to ensure we have the right capacity and shape of the workforce to deliver services for tamariki and rangatahi.

A key focus of the role is to guide and support managers to enable our workforce for success in performing their important roles in supporting the frontline to look after our tamariki and rangatahi. This role has a real opportunity to get close to and make a difference in creating new ways in working and helping the business lead and manage its’ large and diverse workforce.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring.

Key requirements of the role include:

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources or related discipline is desirable and/or significant practical experience in a similar role.
• Experience in business partnering with a proven track record as operational and strategic HR, workforce strategy, consultation, and Organisational development skill set.
• Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural issues and concerns, in particular; knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples’ culture
• Excellent knowledge and application of current NZ employment law and HR practices, including negotiating with Unions.
• Demonstrated people change management experience.
• An adept communicator and engager of people
• A collaborator and consultative working style

Nōu te rourou | What’s in it for you

Oranga Tamariki offer an impartial remuneration package, that offers progression annually for experience through tenure. Annual remuneration for this band 18 position starts between $122,258 – $135,397 dependent on experience.

We want to empower our people to be their best selves both at work and at home to better meet the needs of our tamariki. That is why we are embracing flexible working by default. Our approach is that all roles are treated as flexible unless there is a good business reason not to be and working flexibly does not undermine career progression or opportunities. Speak to us about any flexibility requirements including, part-time work, remote work as well as any other arrangements.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

Apply online with your CV and Covering Letter. If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already, please ensure you apply with a log in using your Oranga Tamariki email address.

If you have any questions about role, please contact