Senior HR Advisor

1 day ago

Christchurch, New Zealand Downer Group Full time

**Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity**

Downer New Zealand 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.

We are looking for an experienced Senior HR Advisor to join the Downer Utilities, People and Culture team.
- You will be part of a great National team responsible for providing effective, efficient, and professional delivery of HR advisory services.
- Work as an integral part of our operations teams delivering effective, efficient and professional generalist people & culture activities.
- Be the first point of contact nationally for a number of internal business teams across our Facilities business.
- Build relationships and support the business embedding good people practices under the guidance of a HR Business Partner.
- Support operational managers and frontline staff on a day-to-day basis for your area of responsibility. This is a hands on, operational generalist HR role providing advice and guidance on effective people practices and championing delivery of a wide range of HR transactional services.

**Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills**

Our HR function is built on trusted relationships with the teams we support. We are looking for an HR professional who has:

- Experience in providing senior-level HR advisory support and ideally some history developing and delivering meaningful HR initiatives.
- 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.
- Is high energy, positive, solutions-focused and is just as happy working on people engagement as well as being busy with front line leader policy advice.
- Has the ability to influence and constructively challenge.
- Have experience successfully delivering HR in complex employment environments.
- Have a tertiary qualification in Human Resources or related field.
- Have a good working knowledge across HR including employee relations, performance management, staff engagement, and remuneration.
- You will bring with you a self-driven focus and be someone who can take the initiative in a fast paced and busy environment.

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

Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We offer:

- Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
- Discounts for Samsung, Repco, PB Tech, Gym memberships and more
- Progression and development programs on offer including our inspiring leader’s programme for top performers.
- A dedicated personal development plan and a huge range of Training Programs including Leadership Pathways, Mental Health First Aid Training and plenty more.

Have a look at our other great benefits here

**Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation**

Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site here

**Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply**

We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.

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