Manager People and Capability

placeWellington calendar_month 
Lead people strategy in a purpose-driven organisation
  • Permanent role with great work-life balance
  • Wellington based

We are excited to be partnering with Careerforce, seeking an experienced Manager People & Capability to lead their HR function and drive organisational capability, culture, and performance.

About the role

This is a key leadership role in a purpose-driven organisation that makes a real difference to the health and wellbeing workforce across Aotearoa.

Reporting to the General Manager Corporate Services, you’ll lead a team of four and work at both a strategic and hands-on level. You’ll play a central role in supporting leaders, strengthening capability, and ensuring the organisation has the people practices and culture it needs to navigate change and deliver on its purpose.

This is a broad and varied role, with responsibility across:

  • Strategic HR leadership and workforce planning
  • Employment relations and risk management
  • Recruitment and resourcing
  • Remuneration and job evaluation
  • Organisational development and leadership capability
  • Payroll oversight and HR systems
  • Health, safety and wellbeing
  • Culture, engagement and performance frameworks

In addition to core HR responsibilities, the Manager partners with the Pou Ārahi function, ensuring the integration of te ao Māori perspectives and practices across people-related strategies and organisational culture.

About you

You’re a credible and experienced HR leader who is comfortable operating across strategy and delivery. You bring sound judgement, a steady approach, and the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of the organisation.

Key skills and experience include:

  • Proven experience leading an HR / People & Capability team
  • Strong employment relations expertise and knowledge of NZ employment legislation
  • The ability to influence, coach and support leaders through complex situations
  • A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach with strong communication skills
  • Experience across core HR disciplines including workforce planning, performance, and remuneration
  • An understanding of, or genuine openness to, Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally responsive practice
What’s in it for you
  • A leadership role with real organisational influence and impact
  • The opportunity to shape people strategy and culture during a period of change
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • A purpose-led organisation contributing to workforce development across Aotearoa

About Careerforce

Careerforce is a national organisation supporting employers to develop a skilled and capable workforce across the health, wellbeing, disability and social services sectors. We work alongside employers to deliver workplace-based training, enabling thousands of learners across Aotearoa to gain qualifications on the job helping build a stronger, more resilient workforce that supports communities.

Apply now

If you’re looking for a role where you can influence, lead, and make a meaningful impact across an organisation, click the APPLY NOW button or contact Kimmi Deys - 021 224 7869 quoting job number 132519

Only people with the right to work in New Zealand may apply for this position. For advice on obtaining a New Zealand work or residence visa visit www.immigration.govt.nz

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