Senior Advisor People and Capability

2 weeks ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
Senior Advisor, People and Capability - Permanent
We are looking for a generalist HR professional to join our busy and customer-focussed People and Capability team. No two days are the same

Whakatairangatia ngā kete o te mātauranga ki te ao mārama E te tai whakarunga, e te tai whakararo - nau piki mai, nau kake mai ki te Mana Tohu Mātauranga o Aotearoa.

May the baskets of knowledge (education) be brought into the world of light. We welcome one and all to join us at the New Zealand Qualifications Authority.
About the role

Our friendly team is responsible for a wide range of activities including: payroll; HR metrics and reporting; health, safety and well-being; learning and development; employment relations; remuneration; recruitment and induction; strategy and policy; and change management.

We are ideally looking for someone who has broad experience across the spectrum of HR and Organisational Development work.

You need to be a team player who wants to work collaboratively with your colleagues to provide a great service to our managers and staff.

Skills and experience

You will be an ideal fit for this role if you have:

  • A solid operational background in HR
  • Experience as a business partner or as an account manager
  • An interest in taking on responsibility for a specialist portfolio of work
  • A sound understanding of employment relations and terms and conditions
  • The ability to build rapport and establish high trust relationships with staff
  • Great time management and organisational skills
About us

What we can offer:

  • A supportive team / whanau environment
  • A role with lots of variety
  • Development and career progression opportunities
  • To find out more click here NZQA Staff Benefits


For more information about this role and NZQA please refer to the job description, NZQA's Customer Charter and Organisational Values.



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