Engagement and Culture Bp

2 weeks ago

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Platinum Recruitment Limited Full time
Join a supportive and encouraging team environment.

  • Make a real difference to the community's recreational and cultural facilities.
  • Flexible work schedule with a variety of employee benefits.
Platinum Recruitment has proudly partnered with Timaru District Council in the search for an innovative and enthusiastic Engagement and Culture Business Partner

About Timaru District Council:

The Timaru District Council (TDC) is a local government body that serves the Timaru District in the South Canterbury region.

The council is responsible for providing a wide range of public services and amenities to the community, including water and wastewater services, road maintenance and construction, environmental management, parks and reserves, and recreational facilities.

The council also works to promote economic development, attract investment, and support local businesses.

In addition, the council is responsible for planning and regulating land use and development in the district, and for ensuring that all activities comply with relevant laws and regulations.

All employees at the TDC play a crucial role in shaping the future of the Timaru community and improving the quality of life for the district's residents.


TDC are committed to fostering a culture of diversity, inclusivity, and innovation, offering a supportive and flexible working environment, a competitive salary package, and opportunities for professional development.


About the position:

The purpose of the Engagement & Culture Business Partner role is to work alongside designated groups within Council to assist in the effective provision of all Human Resource functions.

Working closely with the Directorate, managers and employees; this role is responsible for providing advice and support for all human resource activity on a day-to-day basis, while also looking for opportunities to drive a high engagement and performance culture in the organisation.


Reporting to the Engagement and Culture Manager, this busy role will have a main focus within the recreation and culture area, including the library, pool, art gallery, and other regional facilities.

The Engagement and Culture BP will work closely with the key stakeholders to provide effective, efficient, and professional delivery of HR advice to ensure the reputation of the Council as a 'good employer' is upheld across the organisation, the local government sector, and into our wider communities.


Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Maintain a strong focus within the Engagement and Culture group, Recreation and Culture group, User Experience and Community Engagement group, and Governance/CE administration team.
  • Daytoday HR generalist responsibilities including dispute resolution, recruitment, employment relations, performance and change management processes.
  • Partner with group managers and directors to build their own and their team's leadership capability.
  • Assist in the development of relevant strategies that provides clarity and focus for action and decision making.
  • Actively participate in project management, coordination, and completion of various improvement activities.


You will have an approachable and confident personality with a background in HR, People and Culture, or a related industry.

Your excellent communication skills covering a variety of stakeholders is crucial to your success within this role.

You will be a people person, who is easy going yet can hit the ground running with your critical thinking and drive.

Risk management and strong strategy acumen is important, as well as being able to think outside the box.

Your emotional intelligence and HR / P&C experience will be transferrable into a council environment, paired with a strong aptitude to learn.


  • Hold a Diploma or Degree in Human Resources or relevant field.
  • Bring 5+ years of experience within a similar or related field.
  • Hold a strong level of selfconfidence and be comfortable with public speaking.
  • Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Be competent with technology including social media, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and CRM software.
  • Have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to initiate and engage effectively at all levels.
  • Have experience with dispute resolutions, recruitment, and employment relations.
  • Understanding of relevant and up to date employment law including the Holiday Act.
  • Strong personal values that align with TDC's COSI values (Customer Focus, One Team, Success and Integrity).

The Process:

If you're passionate about driving positive change in your community and have a strong interest in engagement and culture, we want to hear from you

  • Platinum Recruitment are proud to be a member of Diversity Works New Zealand and believe in equal opportunities for all and we actively promote diversity and inclusion in all our recruitment processes "Do workplace inclusion well and do well because of it"_

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