Senior People Adviserat Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) - - Te Awamutu - ref. d4756823
Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) Te Awamutu
Senior People Adviser
- Hamilton'Kotahi anō te kaupapa, ko te oranga o te iwi'
- ‘There is only one purpose to our work: the wellness and wellbeing of our people.
This is an opportunity to make a difference for people who are keeping our communities safe every day.
One permanent position available based in HamiltonMō te tūnga | About the roleNau mai, Haere mai, we welcome you to join our People Services whānau.We are on the lookout for a Senior People Advisor to join our Team in Hamilton.
As an experienced HR professional, you will know that being driven and committed to delivering key initiatives, improving performance and raising capabilities is only part of the journey
- you also need the ability to engage across all levels of an organisation with confidence, passion and empathy.Reporting directly to the Manager People Services you will draw on your previous experience to coach, guide and advise across a diverse portfolio on a broad range of matters including employment relations, HR policy and procedure and performance development.
You will have experience working within a large organisation where compliance with both policy and process is essential and have the ability to deliver operational human resource services effectively and efficiently in a challenging environment.Flexibility for some travel may be required, and a full, clean driver's licence is essential.Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experienceTo be successful in this role you will have:Employment Relations experience dealing with complex employment matters is essentialDetailed knowledge of current NZ employment law and practical experience of its applicationWell-developed analytical and decision-making skillsAbility to build strong working relationships to support and enable the business to achieve its goals and strategyAbility to maintain confidence and security of personal informationAbility to influence, advise and support managers with critical decision makingExcellent written, verbal and presentation skillsAn understanding (or an openness to developing an understanding) of the Treaty of Waitangi/Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application to the work of government departmentsMust be able to operate independentlyNgā painga | The benefitsThe mid point of the salary range is $119,013 and the full range (85%-120%) is $101,162
- $142,816.
- Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Māori in correctional facilities.
As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whānau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hōkai Rangi strategy.We value inclusion and diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve.
We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.Tono ināianei | Apply NowTo submit an application and view the position description, click the apply link.
All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency- applications received via email will not be considered.When applying, submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience and the alignment to our work.Applications close on: Tuesday 23 September 2025If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, visit careers.corrections.govt.nz.
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