Senior Human Resources Advisor

at  New Zealand Police

Senior HR Advisor
Location: Wellington
Salary starting from $110,425.00
Permanent
Mo tātou | About us
Te Tari Pūreke has been stood up as the firearms regulator in Aotearoa New Zealand and is the new place for people interested in the safe use and possession of firearms. Our vision is the possession and use of firearms in Aotearoa is the safest in the world. To achieve this, Te Tari Pūreke delivers four core functions: effectively implementing the firearms licensing system; managing the Firearms Registry; educating people to enable compliance with their legislative responsibilities; and promoting the safe use of legitimate firearms. We are committed to fostering a culture of safety and responsible firearms use by working collaboratively with the firearms community, other stakeholders, and agencies, to promote safety, responsible gun ownership, and licence holder awareness of their responsibilities of their responsibilities.
Mō te tūnga | About the role
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior HR Advisor (3+ years at a Senior level) to join our People and Culture Team based in Wellington.
Supporting the HR Business Partner in leading the HR Advisory service for the workgroup at an operational level, you will ensure that excellence in HR Advisory services & operations are maintained and to grow the pro-active capability of Te Tari P ūrekes’ HR Advisory workstream.
Through driving your own caseload and working in collaboration with other people functions, you will provide a variety of technical HR and ER advice and options to support the business in Change Management, Performance Management, and all other employment matters.
Working with the Police Collective Employment Agreements and Police Policies is also a key part of the role. Understanding application of these policies, risk assessment and intent to ensure a best outcome approach is critical.
We have embarked on an exciting journey to transform our Advisory function to that of a true business partner model. You will be part of a high performing, collaborative and supportive team. No day will be the same and you will get exposure to a variety of issues and workgroups in a unique and exciting environment.

TAKOHANGA MATUA | KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Can easily build relationships to proactively work with Te Tari Pūreke business groups to enable a holistic approach in resolving employment matters.
Able to respond in a timely manner to differing business needs and can be pragmatic with advice and support.
Uses HR expertise to provide current and relevant advice that assesses and mitigates risk.
Analyses information to form advice for managers, offering solutions and options that are fit for the situation.
Can handle and respond to employment issues, leveraging off key resources to shape and build advice.
Work on various people projects to support the delivery of our people frameworks.
What we offer
A collaborative and inclusive work environment
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Competitive salary and benefits package
The chance to make a tangible impact on workplace culture and employee engagement.
What you’ll bring
Being part of Te Tari Pureke and the Police whānau is about being our best to ensure our communities are safe and feel safe. Our Core Competencies provide a shared understanding of the behaviours, leadership and technical competence required for success at each level of Police. Whilst we are looking for skills, knowledge and experience relevant to the role, we also place high importance on your state of mind, the alignment of your values with ours, your ability to contribute to and build high performing teams, and the way that you lead yourself or others. The successful applicant will have:
A strong understanding of employment law and HR best practices
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage HR information and keep everything running smoothly.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and a relationship focussed approach.
A proactive, mindset with the ability to work independently and professionally.
Passion for creating a positive, inclusive, and supportive work environment.
Someone who can navigate our internal systems, hunt for information, and become a SME in our Individual and Collective Employment agreements.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants need to have valid New Zealand work rights.
3+ years working in a Senior HR Advisory role.
A tertiary qualification in HR, Psychology or a related field is preferred.
This role is set at Individual Contributor level , this means your key purpose is “to deliver or enable others to deliver Our Business”.
We will ask you questions based on “ How we will deliver Our Business – Core Competencies” and the appropriate role level, i.e. Individual Contributor. For more information on Our Core Competencies, please copy and paste this URL: https://www.police.govt.nz/sites/default/files/publications/core-competencies-how-we-will-deliver-our-business.pdf
These questions will be unique and specific to the role, focusing on the aspects the hiring manager believes are most important for that position at the time. For more information on Our Values, please copy and paste this URL: https://www.police.govt.nz/sites/default/files/publications/nzp-our-values.pdf

Please refer the Job description for details