Senior Advisor - People and Capability

## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• About the team
• The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko is an independent Crown entity that regulates the electricity market. We are a kaitiaki of electricity, and our purpose is to enhance New Zealanders' lives, prosperity, and environment through electricity.We are focused on achieving an electricity system that is secure, resilient, and affordable, and provides more choices for consumers. Competition is critical to making this happen.The electricity industry is at a pivotal moment, with the journey towards renewable energy sources and innovation reshaping how we operate. To meet these challenges and opportunities, we are evolving as an organisation - growing our capabilities, expanding our reach, and building a team ready to create a brighter, more sustainable future for Aotearoa.Our focus is on making a difference through bold thinking, collaboration, and delivering value for the communities we serve.
• About the role
• Join our passionate people and capability team in a broad generalist role that combines operational delivery with strategic project work.As a trusted Senior Advisor, you will provide practical advice across the full range of HR matters including performance, development, employment relations, and change. You will also lead or contribute to people and capability initiatives, support internal capability building, and mentor others in the team.Electricity plays a critical role in the quality of our lives and businesses. As an electricity kaitiaki, our work is diverse, intellectually challenging, and contributes directly to our communities, economy, environment, and the nation as a whole.We are a small but high-impact organisation where talented individuals can make a real difference. We foster an open, collaborative environment that encourages quality, innovation, ongoing learning, and knowledge sharing.
• We support a healthy work-life balance and offer a range of benefits to support our teams :
• Competitive remuneration range, from $115,000 (plus 3% net KiwiSaver contribution)
• Flexible working options
• Individual and organisational support for training and development
• A strong focus on health and wellbeing, including allowances, Habit Health and EAP for you and your whānau, and regular team events
• You will have the following :
• Broad HR generalist experience, ideally with at least five years in advisory roles
• Strong understanding of employment legislation and public sector context
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to coach and influence managers and support the development of the wider people and capability team
• A proactive, collaborative, and improvement-focused mindset
• Start today!
• If you are ready to make an impact and help shape the future of electricity in New Zealand, click 'apply now' and submit your cover letter and CV.For further details, you can find the position description by clicking the link below. If you would like to kōrero more about the role, please contact apply for this role, you must have a legal right to work in New Zealand at the time of submitting your application.
• Applications close Thursday, 9 October 2025, but we may start considering applications as they are received, so do not wait!
• | Location : | Wellington - Wairarapa |

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