The People, Culture & Capability (PC&C) Directorate is future-focused and equipped to provide the best possible support to Te Puni Kōkiri. As Principal Advisor – HR you will support the General Manager – People, Capability and Culture by leading and delivering core PC&C functions that impact the overall workforce whilst using your skills to think strategically on the best way to achieve these initiatives.

The broad portfolios for these three roles cover the provision of HR advice and support across a range of areas, including employment relations, performance management, team development, and change management, as well as recruitment which means you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Lead with Expertise: Offer strategic advice on HR policies and best practices across areas like remuneration, employment agreements, employee engagement, and performance management.
• Drive Change: Be a key partner in change management initiatives, helping our teams navigate transformation with confidence and success.
• Build Partnerships: Develop strong, trust-based relationships with managers and kaimahi, ensuring the HR function supports the business and its people effectively.
• Risk & Opportunity Management: Proactively identify and manage HR risks, while seeking continuous improvements to people management processes and tools.
• Support People Development: Champion professional growth and development for our teams, fostering a culture of learning and progression.

Ko wai koe – About you

As a trusted Principal Advisor with experience in a Senior HR or HR management role, you’ll bring a solution-oriented approach and be someone who naturally gravitates to problem solving. You will be an expert at providing targeted advice, support, and guidance to our senior leaders on people-related issues, while providing an exceptional employee experience across TPK.

We invite applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. We believe that diversity fuels innovation and enriches our collective strength. Your unique perspectives, skills, and heritage contribute to our mission of advancing Māori aspirations and well-being.  

Te Puni Kōkiri is committed to our vision of 'Whānau Taurikura' - 'Thriving Whānau'. We consider that when whānau are thriving, so do their communities, hapū, iwi and all of Aotearoa.

Our people are at the heart of achieving this vision and it is our people who contribute to supporting Māori collective success. They do this by creating and maintaining relationships with iwi, hapū and whānau Māori and government at both a local and national level. It is this that enables Māori participation and success as Māori, and it is our people who will create a future where all whānau can thrive.  

This search process is being managed on Te Puni Kōkiri’s behalf by Rothley Partners.

For a copy of the candidate pack please email info@rothley.co.nz or you can apply through SEEK including a resume and covering letter.

Alternatively, please contact Kirsty Brown on 021 660 757 or Marc Schmid on 021 102 6192 .

Applications close at 5pm on Monday 9 December 2024.