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Senior Hr Advisor

Senior Hr Advisor

New Zealand GovernmentWellington, Wellington, New Zealand
12 days ago
Job description

## Mo tenei turanga mahi | About this role

  • Shape HR strategy and drive meaningful change
  • Flexible working arrangements that suit your lifestyle
  • Wellington location
  • Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity'
  • ' We're looking for a skilled Senior HR Advisor to join our Pumanawa Tangata - People and Safety Group.

This role is primarily working with our Digital business group but will also provide support to our Regulatory and Customer & Services groups when needed.

You'll work closely with leaders across your business groups to deliver workforce strategies, build leadership capability, and drive HR excellence.

As a trusted advisor, you'll bring a solid understanding of the machinery of government and be comfortable navigating complex people matters across a diverse stakeholder landscape.

Your ability to influence, coach, and challenge constructively will be key to your success in this role.

You'll be responsible for executing workforce plans aligned with NZTA's strategic goals, supporting talent management, guiding performance and remuneration processes, and embedding inclusive and effective HR practices.

You'll also play a vital role in organisational design and development, employment relations, and change management initiatives.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a thriving Aotearoa by shaping NZTA's people strategy and supporting leaders to build a high-performing, inclusive workplace.

  • Key Responsibilities
  • Partnering with leaders to deliver workforce plans aligned with NZTA's strategy.
  • Supporting strategic and operational hiring, succession planning, and diversity initiatives.
  • Guiding our leaders through performance and remuneration processes.
  • Managing employment relations cases and supporting union consultation processes.
  • Leading organisational design and change initiatives, ensuring legal compliance.
  • Coaching leaders to confidently manage people-related activitiesThe Position Description can be viewed .
  • Ko koe tenei | About you
  • What You'll Bring to the Role :
  • We're looking for someone who's confident, collaborative, and ready to make an impact.
  • You'll already be an experienced HR practitioner who will thrive in this role if you :

  • Have a solid foundation in HR practices, employment law, and compliance preferably within a recent government context or role
  • Have proven experience across a broad spectrum of HR specialties
  • Know how to align HR strategies with business goals.
  • Are comfortable leading change and helping others navigate it.
  • Enjoy challenging the status quo and offering fresh ideas.
  • Build strong relationships and communicate with ease.
  • Have experience in coaching and supporting leaders and teams through complex issues.
  • Make sound, practical recommendations to resolve challenges.
  • Stay calm under pressure and handle tough conversations with empathy and professionalism.We are offering a very competitive salary and including 5 weeks annual leave so, if you're ready to bring your expertise, courage, and collaborative spirit to a role that truly matters-apply now and help us move New Zealand forward.Pumanawa Tangata, the People and Safety Group, is responsible for developing and managing people related systems, processes and practices so we have the workplace and capabilities we need to succeed now and in the future.
  • Pumanawa Tangata develops the people strategy with emphasis on talent, diversity, culture and leadership capabilities, and develops, lifts and manages people related systems, processes and practices.

  • Me pehea te tuku tono | How to apply :
  • Please click apply to upload your CV and cover letter detailing your suitability for the role.
  • NZTA Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).
  • We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered.

    We celebrate the unique strengths and perspectives of all our employees and are committed to ensuring that no one is discriminated against based on their differences.

    Our goal is to create an environment where every individual feels a true sense of belonging.

    Join us in building a genuinely inclusive environment that honours all cultures and identities.

  • Ra Katinga | Applications close :
  • 5 October 2025For further information, email :
  • be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.NZTA| Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).
  • We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values.

    Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications.

    We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.

    | Location : | Wellington |

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