Senior People

4 days ago

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Northpower Limited Full time
Senior People & Capability Advisor – 12 Months Fixed Term

Applications close 26/04/2025 Reference REQ1481 Employment type Fixed Term Position HSQE or HR Advisor - Senior Location 48 Kerwyn Avenue, East Tamaki, Auckland 2013 NZL

If you're an experienced HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and enjoys partnering with leaders at all levels - from field staff to senior leadership - this is the role for you

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in employment relations, union engagement, and leadership capability development while making a real impact in a diverse and growing organisation.

About the Role

As a Senior People & Capability Advisor, you will be a trusted partner across the business, providing expert advice and hands-on support in all areas of the employee lifecycle. Working closely with leaders, you will drive HR best practices that align with Northpower's vision, values, and commitment to building a high-performing and engaged workforce.

In this busy and varied role, you will:

  1. Provide expert coaching and advice to leaders on HR best practices
  2. Lead and manage end-to-end employment relations matters, including disciplinary processes, performance management, and bargaining in a unionised environment.
  3. Build strong relationships with unions and navigate collective agreements with confidence
  4. Support organisational change initiatives and workforce planning
  5. Drive leadership capability development through mentoring and coaching
  6. Partner with leaders to develop strategic people plans that enhance engagement and business performance
  7. Ensure compliance with NZ employment law and HR policies

What's in it for you?

At Northpower, our people are at the heart of what we do. You'll join a close-knit, diverse, and supportive HR team that values collaboration, innovation, and empowerment.

We offer:

  1. Competitive remuneration package.
  2. A collaborative environment where your expertise is valued and your ideas are heard.
  3. A strong focus on professional development and career growth.
  4. A company-driven well-being programme, including a Peer Support Network (Kaitiaki) and EAP services.
  5. Free access to an on-site gym and car parking.
  6. BP fuel cards for discounted fuel costs.

About You

To be successful in this role, you'll need to be a seasoned HR professional with a strong understanding of employment relations and union environments. You'll be confident in partnering with leaders, coaching them to make sound people decisions, and driving HR initiatives that support business outcomes.

You will also bring:

  1. A relevant bachelor's degree in HR, industrial/organisational psychology, or a related field
  2. A minimum of 5 years' experience in an HR advisory role, with a strong focus on employment relations and union engagement
  3. Proven experience managing complex employment relations cases end-to-end, including mediation, collective bargaining, and performance management
  4. Strong knowledge of NZ employment law and HR compliance
  5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels of an organisation
  6. High levels of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism
  7. A problem-solving mindset with the ability to influence and drive change
  8. Experience with Microsoft Office applications

About Us

Northpower is an electricity and fibre network provider for Whangārei and Kaipara, with over 60,000 connected customers. We're also one of New Zealand's largest multi-utility contractors, servicing transmission, distribution, generation, fibre, renewables, and commercial sectors.

With a team of 1,400+ staff across 13 locations, we're committed to keeping the power on and the lights going for our customers while fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

Get in Touch

If you're a passionate and experienced HR professional who thrives in a fast-moving environment, we'd love to hear from you Submit your application and cover letter by visiting our careers website and searching for REQ#1481.

Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, so don't wait - apply now

Please note: Only applicants with the legal right to work in New Zealand will be considered. Northpower manages recruitment directly and does not accept agency submissions unless requested.

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