People and Culture Manager

3 weeks ago


Hamilton, New Zealand Cater Plus Services Full time

Who is Cater Plus?

Cater Plus is a growing Kiwi owned and operated company made up of dedicated catering specialists committed to delivering the highest quality food service in the industry. With a team of 500 spanning 85 sites across the country, we provide food services to resthomes, hospitals, corporate and industrial cafés, and education providers. Our values of People, Integrity, Passion, Excellence and Service are central to all that we do, and we know it is our people who truly make this company stand out from the rest.

The role

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the People and Culture Manager is a pivotal part of the Senior Leadership Team, and responsible for leading the current and future direction of our people and culture strategies and functions across the business. With the support of a small team, you will enable our leaders and our people to perform at their best, and ensure Cater Plus secures its position as an employer of choice as we continue to grow, by:

- Delivering a high quality service to the business across the employee lifecycle,
- Promoting and fostering a positive engaged workforce,
- Managing and mitigating employment risk,
- Leading the development and execution of people related strategy and projects.

It is an exciting time to be joining Cater Plus as our People and Culture Manager as we have a number of significant projects underway, and plenty of scope for a trusted expert who brings a strategic and contemporary approach to support, coach, collaborate, influence, and add value across all levels of our business.

Who we need
- Advanced knowledge and understanding of employment related legislation and best practice, and confidence to successfully navigate a wide range of situations and issues.
- Proven experience advising on complex issues, change management, and organisational development.
- Expertise across the breadth of HR Functions including policies and process, systems, recruitment, employment relations, reward and recognition, learning and development, and workforce planning.
- The ability to create high levels of engagement and drive the performance of teams to deliver positive outcomes.
- A passion for building an inclusive and diverse workplace, where people know they are valued and supported.
- Excellent communication, and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to develop working relationships and rapport with people at all levels of the business.
- A high level of strategic planning and business acumen.
- The ability to think pragmatically with a solutions focus and strong ability to think outside the square.
- An aptitude and curiosity with data and information and able to see the story and its relevance to the business.
- The ability to provide a confidential, neutral, and safe environment in which all employees can raise concerns, seek advice and support in resolving them.
- Excellent people and leadership skills with high levels of emotional intelligence, resilience, and calm under pressure.

Most importantly we are looking for someone to fit our culture. You must be positive, self-managed with the right attitude to take ownership and execute success.

The position will be based in our Hamilton East office, but will require travel, including a day or two at our Auckland office most weeks. It comes with a competitive remuneration package reflecting the knowledge, skills and experience we are seeking, and a company vehicle and fuel allowance.



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