Strategic PX Business Partner | Wellington City

Job Description

Strategic PX Business Partner

Wellington

• Looking for an exceptional HR generalist with a strategic mindset
• Partnering with senior people leaders to achieve strategic outcomes
• Flexible Hours

Te āhuatunga a te tūranga/About the Role

We are looking for a HR Business Partner with energy, drive and a genuine passion for partnering with people leaders to build strong relationships and foster trust.  

As one of our Strategic Business Partners, you'll be the go-to person for our senior leaders, supporting them in developing, and empowering our people to perform at their best.

You will be someone with a strategic mindset and collaborate with people leaders to align their goals with the bigger picture, and provide guidance and support on all people-related matters. 

You'll take a risk management approach and be a skilled coach. So the right person for this role will have developed strong ER skills and is comfortable with sitting in the coaching space even through difficult conversations.

To be successful in this role we are seeking experienced HR Business Partners, who can effectively engage with and manage the expectations of leaders in a complex and fast-paced environment. You will be comfortable in aligning the People Strategy with business plans and ensuring a positive people experience for our people leaders and employees.

Mō te tīma/About our Team

Justice is the foundation of any democratic society. At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, our team of over 4,000 people are committed to working together for a fair and safe Aotearoa. As well as our core purpose, we host two agencies:

1. Te Arawhiti supports the Crown to act fairly as a Treaty partner.
2. Te Puna Aonui is a cross-government venture developing new ways of working across government, and with iwi and communities, to reduce family violence and sexual violence through an integrated response.

Joining the Ministry of Justice means you will become part of an inclusive organisation that values you and the communities we serve. It's our promise to ensure our workplace is one where our people feel healthy and safe, supported and able to be themselves at work. We value respect as the foundation for building a positive workplace culture and one where diversity is welcomed and celebrated. 

He pūkenga tou/Skills and Experience

Our ideal applicant will have HR and ER experience working with large organisations across diverse work-groups. We are looking for someone who enjoys engaging and guiding people leaders through a broad range of people issues while also focussing on retaining, developing, and empowering our people to perform at their best.

You will have experience collaborating with people leaders to align their goals with the bigger picture and alongside the People Strategy. 

In this role, you'll join a great team and partner with people leaders to provide quality business-focused advice.  At a high level, you will be responsible for:

• Building strong relationships with people leaders across your portfolio
• Understanding business plans and aligning this with the People Strategy to achieve results
• Managing and resolving complex employee relations issues, including performance improvement plans, disciplinary procedures, and grievances
• Mentor and coach others to support the development of the wider People Operations team
• Providing operational support and advice on employment relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, mediation and partnering with managers with a range of complexity  
• Fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture that promotes high performance and engagement across the organisation

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• 5-8 years' generalist HR experience, ideally across a wide range of organisations including the public sector
• ability to quickly build strong, trusted relationships with senior leaders and will have high levels of adaptability and resilience.
• ability to influence and effectively engage with stakeholders across a wide range of professional disciplines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proven capability to develop sound solutions to complex issues.
• A commitment to honouring our responsibility to Māori and building your own Māori capability (even if you're right at the beginning of that journey)
• A good track record of managing complex ER issues with a sound knowledge of employment legislation.

Utu ā-tau/Salary

The appointing salary for this role will be between $110,766 and $154,680 based on skills and experience.

Tono mai/How to Apply

To apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website. You can view a detailed position description here, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.

Applications close on 6 May 2024, however we will be reviewing CV's as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date.

If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@justice.govt.nz

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