Senior Advisor, People and Capability Fixed Term

4 months ago

Wellington Central, New Zealand PHARMAC Full time

**Closing date**: 18 Sep 2024 12:00 **| Work Type**: Fixed term full-time **| Salary range**:
**Senior Advisor, People and Capability | Fixed Term**

**Ētahi kōrero mō Te Pātaka Whaioranga | About Pharmac | Te Pātaka Whaioranga**

At Pharmac | Te Pātaka Whaioranga we endeavour to deliver the best health outcomes for all New Zealanders through investment in medicines and medical devices.

We recognise the importance of our role as a Tiriti partner and are committed to upholding Te Mana o Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Through our work on behalf of Aotearoa, we strive to improve needs-based health outcomes for Māori and other priority population groups.

We are a close-knit whānau with around 170 kaimahi. We take pride in what we do, work hard, and have fun along the way.

Ngā uruatanga, our values, ground our behaviour and guide our thinking:
**Whakarongo** - we listen with intent and empathy to understand

**Tūhono** - we connect with people, communities, the health system and each other

**Wānanga** - we draw on evidence and people's experiences to improve

**Māia**:

- we challenge ourselves

**Kaitiakitanga**:

- we safeguard wellbeing for New Zealanders, now and for the future

**Mō tēnei tūranga | About the Role**

Our Corporate Services Directorate is seeking an experienced Senior Advisor to join our People and Capability team for a fixed term period of one year.

We have an exciting work programme over the next 12 months which will provide opportunities for a Senior Advisor to lead key programmes of work that will make a real difference

At the same time, you'll provide support to your portfolios, which includes carrying out the full range of generalist functions, and being ready to roll up your sleeves on anything that comes your way.

A typical day could include writing a paper for the senior leadership team, meeting with a people leader about an ER matter, or providing support for a recruitment process.

**Mā**‎** wai te mahi nei? | Who are we looking for?**

You will be an experienced generalist who can hit the ground running. You'll have the skills and confidence to lead pieces of work, from policy development to project work.

As an effective relationship manager, you'll be able to work collaboratively with your peers and with people leaders across the organisation.

You'll be experienced in providing dedicated support to business groups to help them achieve their goals, and building people leadership capability, ideally in a public service context. You'll love working at pace and juggling lots of things at once, and not be phased by having to turn your mind to big picture matters in one minute, and ensuring you complete HR processes in the next.
- Experienced in delivering on people strategies, initiatives, and systems.
- Experience in coaching and supporting leaders at a variety of different levels in their leadership journey.
- A proven track record of successfully growing organisation capability and leadership within a changing environment.
- An understanding of the role of public service agencies and a commitment to the overall goals and objectives of the NZ Public Service.
- Employment relations management and dispute resolution experience.
- Understanding of te ao Māori and te Tiriti o Waitangi or a willingness and commitment to learn.
- Be driven to achieve continuous improvement across the people and capability function by questioning the status quo and simplifying and streamlining processes.
- Understand best practice operating models that are streamlined and appropriate for the organisation.
- A relevant tertiary qualification and extensive and comparable relevant experience

You will be part of our small, high performing People and Capability team, within the Corporate Services function where you will be supported to learn, succeed, and have fun while delivering meaningful work for all our people.

**Ko wai koe? | Who are you?**

**Joining Te Pātaka Whaioranga | Pharmac**

At Pharmac |Te Pātaka Whaioranga we welcome all kaimahi with a mihi whakatau during their first month. For kaimahi Māori, we offer mihi whakatau on your first day, where your whānau and manuhiri are welcome to attend. As you come through our waharoa, you will be welcomed into our growing employee led network - Maōri Caucus.

We strive to represent Aotearoa and the diverse communities we serve. We are committed to championing workplace inclusion and acknowledge that in order to do their best work, we must foster an environment where people are comfortable to be themselves and work in a way that best suits their individual needs.

**Job details**:

- Reference #
13660- Posted on
04 Sep 2024- Closes on
18 Sep 2024 12:00- Expertise
Administration, Analysis, Coordination, Human Resources, Information management, Legal, Policy, Project management, Strategy & Planning- Job level(s)
Experienced- Work type(s)
Fixed term full-time

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