Senior HR Advisor

5 days ago


Wanganui, New Zealand Wanganui District Council Full time

Whanganui District Council has an exciting opportunity for a Senior HR Advisor to join our People and Transformation team.

Whanganui offers a great lifestyle including a vibrant arts and cultural scene, fantastic outdoor recreational opportunities with the mountains, national parks, river and sea all within easy reach. This could be the career and lifestyle opportunity you are looking for.

The Senior HR Advisor will partner with business units and provide ER support across the organisation, working in tandem with HR colleagues to ensure the right level of support, coaching and risk management is provided to the business. Council has a wide range of roles which will provide plenty of variety and challenge in your day.

This role would be ideal for an experienced HR / ER Advisor or Business Partner, with experience managing complex ER matters to deliver great outcomes for people and organisations.
- Have excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships within the team and across Council based on trust, credibility and the delivery of quality work and excellent customer service
- Be able to navigate the 'grey' and work both independently and collaboratively with their HR colleagues, people leaders and employees to identify innovative solutions that meet the needs of the HR team, Council and our community.
- Thrive in a busy and varied environment and perform well under pressure
- Be willing to support and participate in Emergency Management for the wider Council when required

Prior experience in either a local or central government environment would be advantageous, as would a qualification in HR or an HR related discipline.



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