Director HR Operations

Join Te Whatu Ora at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive and people-centred health system. This is mahi that will improve the health and well-being of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it
**Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity**

The Group Manager is a member of the senior leadership team of the P&C business unit. The primary focus of this role is as follows:

- provide leadership to the team of HR Business Partners who provide strategic human resource management advice and operational HR consulting services and support to local Hospital & Specialist services local leadership
- plan, direct and coordinate the provision of the human resource partnering and management advice and activity across the group that ensures the strategic use of human resources is maximised
- lead and oversee the implementation of HR strategies, policies, and programmes
- deliver key HR projects aligned with the organisation's human resource strategies and plans
- advocate on behalf of the hospital services to ensure the HR planning and service development work is aligned with the 100-Day plans and Te Whatu Ora / H&SS.
- represent the HR function in appropriate management team forums
- role model effective HR practices and technical practices
- foster employee engagement and ensure effective people management practices within the group.
- contribute to the development and delivery of the H&SS Delivery Support leadership team

**Mōu | About you**

You will have confidence to contribute to the development and delivery of the H&SS Delivery Support leadership team. Provide leadership and guidance to the Delivery Support Team direct and indirect reports, ensuring alignment with the overall HR policy, processes, and practices to support the achievement of H&SS business outcomes.

Collaborate with key stakeholders, including leadership and national HR teams to understand the unique needs and challenges of each and develop tailored HR and initiatives and solutions to address them effectively and deliver key HR projects aligned with the organisation's human resource strategies

**Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience**
- Minimum of 10 years in a senior human resource management leadership role.
- Knowledge of contemporary organisational development and human resource management theory and knowledge.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation affecting a workforce (e.g., employment and safety laws).
- Previous experience leading a human resource team in a complex and fast paced environment
- Commercial and governance knowledge and experience beneficial
- Demonstrated project management experience with a track record of delivering effective human resource services.
- Proven track record in monitoring and analysing performance to ensure the quality of work
- Experience and strong evidence of an ability to develop a culture in the direction desired by the organisation.
- Preference for a knowledge of the New Zealand health sector and the political, legislative, and other external influences affecting the sector.
- Previous responsibility at a leadership level for developing, maintaining, and influencing mutually beneficial relationships and partnerships.

**Ka kawea e koe | You will bring**:

- Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth

**Ko te mahi e tika ana mō te ao hurihuri nei |Work that suits today's ever -changing world**

Te Whatu Ora supports flexible and hybrid working for our kaimahi. In roles that don't require an in-person element, we encourage you to ‘work from where you are.' We want our national teams to be made up of diverse people from across the motu, just like our health system.

**Nau mai, uru mai | Come and join us**

When you join us, you become part of transforming the health system. This is a once in a life-time change,that will touch the lives of everyone in Aotearoa, and future generations.

Our name, Te Whatu Ora, means ‘the weaving of wellness'. Whatu is the combining together of people, resources, organisations, thoughts and actions for the betterment and wellbeing of all. Whatu is also a direct reference to the pupil of the eye, and the vision required of the new entity and system.

We are working towards a system that better meets the complex demands of a growing population, addresses the persistent inequalities experienced by Māori and ensures greater access, experience and outcomes for those traditionally not well served by the system - Māori, Pacific and Disabled People.

**Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion**

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

**_ Please note: This position is part of the Te Whatu Ora's Simplify to Unify Change Process therefore affected kaimahi will be