Human Resources Advisor – People and Culture

Location: Wellington

Salary starting at $87,306

Permanent

About us

The purpose of Te Tari Pūreke, Firearms Safety Authority business unit is to enable New Zealand to be a world leader in arms safety through an effective regulatory and administrative approach to the Arms Act and Arms Regulations. Established to lead, operate, and develop investment in modernisation of the firearms system, which will result in a more efficient and effective risk-based licensing system, and shall improve public confidence in the firearms licensing system.

The modernisation of the Arms Regulatory System will take every opportunity to prevent harm through transparent, high quality, consistent, legislatively correct, and effective regulatory activities. This will also cover world leading administration, education, and promotion of compliance within the provisions of the Arms Act and Arms Regulations.

About the role

Are you an experienced HR professional looking to take the next step in your HR career? Do you enjoy providing guidance while keeping things organised behind the scenes? If you are passionate about people, happy to manage HR information and excel at coordinating tasks, this could be the perfect role for you!

This role is a true generalist position which involves supporting your own caseload, working in collaboration with other people related functions within the business. Our focus is to provide a wide variety of technical and solution orientated HR advice to support, coach and guide managers within the business.

Key Accountabilities:
Provide advice and support on HR policies, procedures and employment law to employees and managers

Coordinate HR related information including maintaining accurate records, managing the TTPHR inbox, ensuring timely responses to employee enquiries

Support employee relations, performance management and general HR processes

Manage and organise HR documentation and ensure compliance with legal requirements

Contribute to employee engagement initiatives and well being programmes

Assist in HR projects and collaborate with senior HR professionals to support business needs

Qualifications / Requirements

2-3 years of experience in a People & Culture or HR Advisory role

A tertiary qualification in HR, Psychology or a related field is preferred.

What we offer:
A collaborative and inclusive work environment

Opportunities for professional growth and development

Competitive salary and benefits package

The chance to make a tangible impact on workplace culture and employee engagement

If you are ready to advance your career and be part of an organisation that values people and culture, we’d love to hear from you!

What you’ll bring

Being part of Te Tari Pureke and the Police whānau is about being our best to ensure our communities are safe and feel safe. Our Core Competencies provide a shared understanding of the behaviours, leadership and technical competence required for success at each level of Police. Whilst we are looking for skills, knowledge and experience relevant to the role, we also place high importance on your state of mind, the alignment of your values with ours, your ability to contribute to and build high performing teams, and the way that you lead yourself or others. The successful applicant will have:

A strong understanding of employment law and HR best practices

Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage HR information and keep everything running smoothly.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills and a relationship focussed approach

A proactive, mindset with the ability to work independently and professionally

Passion for creating a positive, inclusive and supportive work environment

Someone who can navigate our internal systems, hunt for information, and become a SME in our Individual and Collective Employment agreements.

Special requirements

Applicants need to have valid New Zealand work rights.

This role is set at Individual Contributor level , this means your key purpose is “to deliver or enable others to deliver Our Business”.

We will ask you questions based on “ How we will deliver Our Business – Core Competencies” and the appropriate role level, i.e. Individual Contributor. For more information on Our Core Competencies, please copy and paste this URL: https://www.police.govt.nz/sites/default/files/publications/core-competencies-how-we-will-deliver-our-business.pdf

These questions will be unique and specific to the role, focusing on the aspects the hiring manager believes are most important for that position at the time. For more information on Our Values, please copy and paste this URL : https://www.police.govt.nz/sites/default/files/publications/nzp-our-values.pdf

To view the position description for this role please copy and paste this link into a new browser: https://teams.sp.police.govt.nz/pac/od/pd/Documents/People,%20Leadership%20and%20Culture/Human%20Resources%20Advisor.pdf

To view more detailed information about our recruitment process along with further details about requirements please click below link:

Applicant Information Pack (External)

All applications must be submitted online and will not be accepted directly via email. All applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.

Salary

This position is covered by a collective agreement and salary will commence between $87,306 to $91,353 dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.

How to apply

If this position sounds like you, click ‘Apply’ now.

You will be required to submit an application form that speaks to the Key Accountabilities highlighted within advert and upload a CV. Before confirmation of hire, pre-employment checks will be undertaken.

For further information on the application process, please copy and paste this URL: https://www.police.govt.nz/careers

If you have any questions about this vacancy, the Senior Recruitment Advisor Sandra, can be contacted on Swarti.Mehta@police.govt.nz .

Deadline for applications is 5:00 pm, Monday 21st of October 2024. Applications may be reviewed prior to the close date as well as contact made with candidates.