Principal HR Business Partner

The Ministry acts in the world to build a safer, more prosperous and more sustainable future for New Zealanders.
Kia hangai ake e te Manatu he ao-haumaru, ao-tonui, ao-pumau, ki te oranga tonutanga mo Aotearoa whanui.
Principal HR Business Partner (Fixed Term to 30 June 2025)
- Exciting future-focused partnership role
- Inspiring and challenging environment working alongside passionate people
- Opportunity to shape mindsets and shift culture by managing the people aspects organisational change

Bring your strategic HR Business Partnering and change management expertise to play a critical role in supporting the Ministry through an upcoming period of change.
Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role
If you are are an experienced HR Business Partner who can hit the ground running in a complex work environment, then this is the role for you
**Work in this role includes but not limited to**:

- Managing the relationship with your group(s) on behalf of the People Division. Providing expert strategic HR advice ensuring you are sought after as a trusted and credible HR Business Partner.
- Contributing to the development and implementation of HR initiatives and programmes of work, which meet the needs of the Ministry.
- Coaching senior leaders on the people responsibilities and requirements of their roles to ensure a happy, healthy and high performaning organisation.

For more detail you can view a copy of the position description here.
The full salary range for this role is $124,674 and $168,676 total remuneration, inclusive of our 3% KiwiSaver employer contribution.
Due to the level of experience we are looking for in this role, we expect to appoint around the midpoint $146,675 -negotiable depending on your level of experience.
Mā‎ wai te mahi nei? - Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a self-managing HR professional who builds excellent relationships with customers and excels under pressure. You will be known for your proactive and empowering partnership approach, your strategic thinking and people-focused execution, and sought after for your excellent judgement.
We’d like to hear from you if you are an experienced HR Business Partner with the following skills and experience:

- Must have a minimum of 3 years strategic HR Business Partnering experience.
- Must have proven experience leading and supporting organisational change, including developing and implementing a vision.
- Must have strong consulting and influencing skills with the ability to build valued relationships with senior leaders, and challenge effectively when required.
- Must have the capability to create, manage, implement, and improve HR solutions so they are right for the organisation.
- Must have exceptional planning, prioritisation and organisational skills.
- Must have high level of agility, energy and curiosity.

As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner, ideally you will have a good understanding of tikanga (Māori customs and protocols) with the ability to weave te ao Māori (the Māori worldview) into your work, and a willingness to develop your cultural capability further.
Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Aorere - Why MFAT?
We are committed to a focus on leadership, talent, training and development, and flexible work options. Check out our benefits page to find out more about why we love working here.
You can find out more about our staff networks and our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here
Mō mātou - About us
Our people represent New Zealand on and offshore, and in doing so make New Zealanders safer and more prosperous. By building connections with and influencing other countries and international institutions, we advance New Zealand’s interests and pursue New Zealand's values. We provide advice to the Government on the implications for New Zealand of what is happening in the world.
Me pēhea te tuku tono - To Apply/Interested?
For a confidential discussion, please contact Lucy Pope
To be considered for this position you must be a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident and able to obtain and maintain a NZ Government National Security clearance at Confidential level.
Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a Confidential security clearance. Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process:
Let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.
Applications close at 9pm on Monday 26th August 2024.
**Please note**: This is not a Foreign Policy/diplomatic role. This is a ‘Corporate’ role (known here as a Specialist role) based in central Wellington, NZ.