Director of People

1 month ago

Auckland, New Zealand Whitecliffe Full time

Management - Internal (Human Resources & Recruitment)

Full time

Whitecliffe College is one of New Zealand's highest ranked and awarded research institutions in the private sector, renowned for its longstanding record of academic excellence. Their overarching vision is to be globally recognised as a centre of educational excellence and to take the helm as New Zealand's premier private degree granting institution, dedicated to fostering innovation, creativity, and advancing research. Our values - Integrity, Courage, Creativity, Belonging and Respect form the bedrock of our commitment to collaborative synergy.

People and Culture at Whitecliffe

The People and Culture team at Whitecliffe is dedicated to fostering an environment where talent thrives, leadership excels, and our organizational culture flourishes. We focus on developing our people, implementing strategic HR initiatives, and building a workplace where innovation and creativity can prosper.

About You

You are a passionate People and Culture leader with a proven track record of driving organizational success through effective people strategies. Your commercial acumen is matched by your ability to coach, mentor, and influence at all levels of the organization. You thrive in dynamic environments and possess exceptional relationship-building skills.

About the Opportunity

In this role, you will lead the People & Culture function at Whitecliffe to enable and drive organizational success. You will have a direct People & Culture Specialist report to support in providing exceptional coaching, support and advice on all things People across the organization.

Strategic Planning

  • Prepare and implement an annual People & Culture plan aligned with organizational strategy
  • Develop innovative P&C initiatives that support company business and investment objectives
  • Create and execute strategic workforce planning to meet organizational goals

Organizational Development

  • Develop, innovate and maintain the entire employee life cycle to provide an exceptional employee experience and improve productivity
  • Lead the development and implementation of plans, policies, strategies and key projects for the People & Culture Team
  • Cultivate an organizational culture that reflects Whitecliffe's values, vision and purpose

Culture & Values

  • Foster and promote a positive organisational culture that embraces diversity and inclusion, high performing teams, and a productive work environment

Leadership Capability

  • Support a learning culture that encourages knowledge sharing, feedback, growth and commitment to lifelong learning
  • Develop comprehensive leadership development programs in collaboration with external or internal partners

Recruitment & Talent Management

  • Oversee the strategy for attraction, recruitment, selection and retention
  • Coach hiring managers on screening, interviewing, and selection processes

Performance Management

  • Design, implement and coach leaders on effective performance management strategies
  • Align performance management with organizational values and objectives
What You Will Bring
  • Extensive experience in senior HR/People and Culture roles
  • A Tertiary qualification in Business, Law, Human Resources, or a related field
  • Strong commercial acumen and business partnership capabilities
  • Proven track record in developing and implementing HR strategies
  • Excellence in relationship building and stakeholder management
  • Deep understanding of NZ employment law and HR best practices
  • Strong coaching and mentoring capabilities
  • Experience in change management and organizational development
  • The right to work and live in New Zealand

If this sounds like you and you'd like to find out more, please APPLY NOW

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