Director People, Partnership and Culture

at  Unitec Institute of Technology

ABOUT US

NorthTec a division of Te Pūkenga, New Zealand’s leading institutes of technology, is committed to developing Northland and its people through tertiary education providing programmes from foundation to degree level. NorthTec is the region’s largest provider of tertiary education, with campuses and learning centres in Whangārei and across Northland.
The region’s climate, relaxed lifestyle and unbounded opportunities continue to attract people from around the world to Northland’s spectacular rural and coastal surroundings.
You will work with some incredible people who are passionate about the positive impact we make to the communities we serve. We offer a work environment which values genuine people who care for others, are well-connected, open and approachable and strive for excellence in all we do. We welcome and celebrate diversity and are committed to building a supportive and inclusive environment for all.
“Kua herea mātou ki te whai i te tūturutanga o Te Tiriti O Waitangi.” We are committed to creating and maintaining a culturally responsive work environment in relation to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
To learn more about NorthTec/Te Pūkenga, visit Tai Tokerau Wānanga | NorthTec.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Join us during an exciting phase of change. We are looking for an experienced senior leader with a passion to drive a positive culture, building effective organisational performance and engagement.
As an experienced leader across both strategic and operational delivery, you will be passionate about delivering best-in-class, innovative strategies that support to solve complex business challenges.
Leveraging your expert communication skills, you will pride yourself on your strong stakeholder management and relationship building skills, including the ability to influence change.
This portfolio oversees the functions within NorthTec people and culture, health and safety, communications, marketing and events, business development, partnerships and payroll and is responsible for setting directorate strategy and managing the tactical delivery for these functions.
This integral role will report to the Regional Executive Director and be a part of the Senior Leadership team.
The role will drive excellence by overseeing core people and culture functions such as employment and industrial relations, remuneration, kaimahi experience, recruitment, performance, organisational development and workforce planning. You will develop frameworks and systems by leading the creation and implementation of policies, standards and frameworks across the wider functions within the directorate portfolio. You will also provide management in relation to NorthTec internal and external communications, public relations, stakeholder and event management activities.
This unique opportunity requires a seasoned leader with proven ability to build relationships, influence at a senior level, and engage to facilitate understanding across multiple and diverse stakeholders. Confident in bringing an inclusive cultural lens across every touchpoint, the successful applicant will enjoy a dynamic and collaborative environment dedicated to vocational education in communities where ākonga are at the heart of our values and everything we do.
This position is based on campus in Whangārei, Northland.
Please refer to position description for further information (including remuneration) about the role.

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