Strategic People Partner

2 weeks ago


Auckland City, New Zealand Auckland Council Full time

**He angitūtanga: The opportunity**

We are seeking a resolute and forward-thinking **Strategic People Partner** to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will lead a team of People Partners to strategically shape data-led people outcomes. These outcomes are designed to underpin our business strategies and enhance the overall employee experience at Auckland Council. More specifically, your key responsibilities will be to:

- Lead a team of portfolio-based People Partners
- Collaborate with stakeholders to consistently deliver value-added services
- Develop leadership capabilities through talent management, succession planning, and team effectiveness.
- Craft change strategies in line with our organizational design principles, enabling business transformation.
- Forecast talent trends and create solutions to maximize business outcomes

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**He kōrero mōu: About you**

We are looking for a senior human resources professional with a solutions-mindset, and a focus on outcomes. This role is about adding value at a Strategic HRBP level. To be successful you will possess excellent influencing skills and the ability to provide open, honest, and direct feedback. More specifically, we are keen to engage with individuals with a professional profile that closely matches the following:

- Facilitation and coaching
- Leading a small team
- Stakeholder management (executive leadership and working with unions)
- Business transformation and change projects
- Knowledge of HR Agile (preferred)
- A relevant tertiary degree qualification

In addition to the above, a good understanding and appreciation of the workings and functions of local government, including current and future business drivers and statutory requirements would be advantageous, but not essential.

**Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer**

Auckland Council is one of the largest local authorities in the South Pacific providing essential services and facilities to more than 1.6 million people. We are progressive socially, culturally, and environmentally while we work towards creating change having an impact on our journey to becoming a world-class city for our ratepayers and residents. Auckland Council’s size is one of our biggest advantages. Variety, opportunities, and fantastic training sets us apart from private practice. In return for your hard work, you can expect a flexible and supportive work environment.

Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.

We are committed to diversity, and have a culture built on trust and valuing individual as well as collective contributions. This position will be based in our offices in Auckland Central.


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