People & Culture National Manager

6 months ago


Wellington City, New Zealand Downer Group Full time

**People & Culture National Manager | Infrastructure Delivery**

Downer is a leading provider of integrated services. Our commitment to building long-term relationships and supporting our customers with high calibre services and solutions; the talents of our people; and consistent excellence in operational delivery sets us apart. With a strong civil infrastructure opportunity pipeline in sectors such as roads, ports, rail and streetscapes, our Infrastructure Delivery business is well positioned to continue this growth trajectory. This role will work closely with an experienced Senior Leadership team with strong expertise across a range of infrastructure construction projects with a value ranging from $20m - $1b.

**Te** **kōwhiringa | The Opportunity**

Downer’s Transport and Infrastructure People & Culture team is as diverse as it is technically strong and in the role People & Culture National Manager, you will have the opportunity to use your extensive People & Culture skills within a truly collaborative, forward thinking, and successful organisation.

Reporting to the GM People and Culture, this role will work closely with the GM Infrastructure Delivery and senior leadership team to provide expertise, leadership, and guidance across all People & Culture Services for this business. This role can be based in Auckland or Wellington and is a true business partnership, and you will work collaboratively with the operational business on key People & Culture initiatives such as strategy development, talent, organisational capability, culture and readiness. In this role you will have direct responsibility for a small People & Culture team.

Operationally you will provide generalist People & Culture support, advice, coaching and support to your key stakeholders whilst ensuring People & Culture best practice is embedded within the management culture. As a People & Culture National Manager you will be actively involved is developing People & Culture strategies and influencing and driving the People & Culture strategic plan across Infrastructure Delivery.

**Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills**

Our People & Culture function is built on trusted relationships with the teams we support. We are looking for a People & Culture professional who:

- Has the skills to create real sustainable change by partnering with the teams you work with.
- Can communicate with impact, build, and maintain strong relationships and influence others to deliver great outcomes for our people.
- Has experience in providing senior-level HR advisory support and ideally some history developing and delivering meaningful HR initiatives.
- Is analytical and has the skills to use data to make decisions.
- Is high energy, positive, solutions-focused and is just as happy working on strategy as being busy with BAU.

This is a highly influential role that is vital in supporting our people managers to develop the capability of their teams and realise the potential of their performance. You will be integral to the success of our operational business through overseeing the resourcing of large infrastructure projects delivered in New Zealand and the Pacific.

**Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here**

Not to brag, but if you want to see how People & Culture can make a difference, then this is a great opportunity to grow your career here in Downer Transport and Infrastructure. You will be supported to extend your skillset with meaningful development and broad exposure.

Plus being an employee of Downer means you have special access to discounts at holiday homes across the motu, discounts at major retailers and benefits for the health and wellbeing of you and your family - plus more


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