Chief People Officer

3 weeks ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand CGR Services Full time
The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading a small team of HR generalists. This role involves providing strategic HR business partnering experience to senior managers and leaders. We are looking for someone who has a reputation for and practical understanding of manaakitanga. The role requires a breadth of knowledge across all HR disciplines including leadership development, change management, organisational design, and culture change. The selected candidate will be expected to contribute to the overall effectiveness and impact of our People and Culture branch. Key responsibilities include partnering with senior managers and leaders in a portfolio where the work is interesting, varied, and challenging. The successful candidate will be expected to work in a flexible and inclusive work environment. We are committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi through enduring, meaningful, and effective partnerships with iwi, Māori, and other Māori groups/organisations.

About the Role:

This is a great opportunity which will provide you the opportunity to:

  • Partner with senior managers and leaders in a portfolio where the work is interesting, varied, and challenging.
  • Lead a small team of HR generalists.
  • Contribute to the overall effectiveness and impact of our People and Culture branch and the delivery of great people experiences for our kaimahi.
  • Work in a flexible and inclusive work environment.
  • Contribute to public service-wide initiatives.

Skills and Experience Required:

The ideal candidate will have strategic HR business partnering experience, preferably in a large professional services context. You will be culturally competent and confident in engaging in both strategic and tactical conversations to uncover needs and associated actions. You will provide advice and guidance to senior managers and leaders that is both practical and robust.

Specifically, we are looking for someone who has:
A reputation for and practical understanding of manaakitanga.
A breadth of knowledge across all HR disciplines including leadership development, change management, organisational design, and culture change.

About MBIE:

MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.

We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities, and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.

People are at the heart of our mahi, and our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours:

  • Mahi Tahi - Better Together
  • Māia - Bold and brave
  • Pae Kahurangi - Build our Future
  • Pono Me Te Tika - Own It

MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Māori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi through enduring, meaningful, and effective partnerships with iwi, Māori, and other Māori groups/organisations.


How to Apply:

Click here to view a position description.

All applications must be submitted via our online process and include a Cover Letter and CV outlining your interest and suitability for the role.

Email Dorinda Te Kiri at MBIE / 16045 if you have any further questions.

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