• Lead and deliver excellence in remuneration practices
• Deliver workforce insights using data and analytics
• Develop and maintain our workforce planning to support our growing workforce

Bring your expertise and ability to work at pace to support our business to scale and deliver a more sustainable energy future for Aotearoa!
Our core purpose is to empower the energy future for New Zealand - a future that delivers a net-zero carbon economy and a reliable and secure electricity system.
At the forefront of the energy sector, Transpower is the regulated state-owned enterprise that owns and operates the national electricity transmission system. With over $5 billion in critical infrastructure assets, we play a pivotal role in connecting electricity generators to users and distribution networks across Aotearoa.
Our workforce of over 1000 employees are highly engaged, purpose driven, technical engineering, ICT, and corporate employees, who all care deeply about their work.
About the team
The Talent and Capability team is a centre of excellence responsible for the design and delivery of organisation wide programmes and initiatives that attract, retain, and develop a diverse and high performing workforce.
The team designs and delivers initiatives that shape a dynamic, diverse, and inclusive workplace. This builds the skills of our workforce, drives performance, and enhances organisational culture and capability through onboarding, talent development, leadership development, and learning programs.
The Opportunity
Enjoy stimulating, meaningful work, as you further develop and manage Transpower's remuneration framework, workforce planning strategies, and HR analysis and reporting.
You'll ensure Transpower's compensation practices are contemporary, competitive, and equitable, and that workforce needs are effectively planned for and HR data is accurately analysed with insights reported to support strategic decision-making and the company's reporting requirements as a State-Owned Enterprise. You will enjoy breadth of work as you:

• Lead the annual remuneration review process
• Review our job grades
• Mature our HR analytics and insights capability
• Develop our workforce planning capability.

You'll enjoy collaborating closely with our HR Business Partnership team to ensure seamless delivery of programmes, as well as advise and support the business.
What will you bring?
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills will be underpinned by demonstrated ability to build relationships at all levels. Your previous experience influencing at executive level though data and evidence will enable you to have productive, fact-based discussions, and produce insightful reporting and recommendations.
To be considered, your CV and cover letter will demonstrate:

• 5+ years in remuneration, HR analysis, and reporting
• Good understanding of remuneration practices, salary structures, workforce planning methodologies, tools, and best practice
• Proficiency in HRIS and payroll software as well as advanced excel skills
• Good understanding of employment legislation and how this relates to payroll/HR practices
• A degree qualification and job evaluation/sizing accreditation

While Wellington is the preferred location for this role, candidates based in a Transpower office location in Auckland, Palmerston North, or Christchurch who are prepared to travel fortnightly to Wellington will be considered.
Join us at Transpower!
Aotearoa is powered by the people who work here. Every home, every marae, every electric vehicle, every hospital relies on the electricity we manage and deliver. This is your opportunity to join us on a mission that affects all New Zealanders, the planet, and the economy.
With over 28 nationalities, our people provide diverse perspectives, knowledge, and deep and varied experience which they love to share and which we celebrate. We work in the office or on-site for a minimum of three days each week, which helps us build and maintain relationships, support learning, deliver outcomes, and sustain our culture. This approach also offers staff the flexibility they need for both work and personal commitments, with adaptable daily start and finish times.
We prioritise employee wellbeing with a range of health and wellness benefits - check them out here.
Next Steps
To take ownership of this key new role in an organisation with mahi that is crucial to Aotearoa, please review the position description available via our careers site https://careers.transpower.co.nz/search and our integrated report to get a sense of the organisation and apply without delay.
Role closes Thursday 28th November 2024. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews will commence prior to the close date for suitable candidates, with reasonable accommodation to suit your personal circumstances, including preferred start date in 2025.
Existing eligibility to work in New Zealand is required.

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