Principal HR Consultant

1 week ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Immediate start
- Fixed term/secondment opportunity until June 2025

We are looking for a seasoned HR professional to cover key workstreams and projects within the Advisory space until June 2025. You'll work closely with the Manager - HR Advisory and another Principal in the team. The Advisory team are a neat bunch; it's a collaborative and supportive environment. We share food (often), are exemplars of our Manaakitanga value, and enjoy some laughs amongst the busy and challenging work we do.

This role is in band 19G, with a salary range of $127,257 - $168,302. Appointment will be based on individual experience.

**Ko ake mahi - What you'll do**

As a Principal HR Consultant, you will be involved in a range of work including:

- Preparation for upcoming bargaining with the PSA and ASMS
- Stakeholder engagement including with the PSC and PSA and our legal providers
- Providing advice and taking the lead on high-risk ER cases
- Provide technical advice and coaching to the Advisory team.

**Ko pūkenga - What you'll bring**
- Extensive senior or principal level HR experience within the public sector
- Experience in developing bargaining strategy and leading bargaining teams
- Experience with complex and high-risk ER cases.

**Ko wai mātou - About us**

At Manatū Hauora - Ministry of Health we are the kaitiaki of the health system, providing leadership and driving strategy and performance. We regulate the health sector and are the primary source of advice on health matters.

**Ngā Uaratanga - Our values**

Our Values underpin how we work together and with the health and disability sector, public service colleagues and communities.
- **Manaakitanga** (Listen on Māori Dictonary.co.nz) - we show care, inclusion respect, support, trust, and kindness to each other
- **Kaitiakitanga** (Listen on Māori Dictionary.co.nz) - we preserve and maintain an environment that enables the Ministry and our people to thrive
- **Whakapono** (Listen on Māori Dictionary.co.nz) - we have trust and faith in each other to do the right thing

**Me pēhea te tono mai - How to apply**

We place importance on our people having a sense of belonging, so if you require adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.



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