People & Culture Manager

People & Culture Manager

• Ōtautahi (Christchurch) based
• Permanent position
• 0. 6 FTE (24 hrs pw) flexible hours
• Key leadership role

Working to achieve an equitable, compassionate and inclusive society

Kei te tae ana te ngākau- achieving a heart of love

Ko wai mātou (Who we are)

Presbyterian Support Upper South Island aims to create a better life for everyone. Our social services are focused on whakawhanaungatanga and manākitanga (relationships and hospitality) to help to build safer, stronger, more connected families and communities. This includes supporting older people to maintain their wellbeing and positive social connections as they age and helping Tamariki, teens and families to learn, grow and thrive.

Since July 2023, we have embraced a Co-Governance model at both the Board and senior leadership levels, reflecting our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and fostering shared responsibility in our leadership.

Our vision is for an equitable, compassionate, and inclusive society and our mission is to enhance the mana of children/tamariki, young people/rangatahi, families/whānau and older people/kaumātua to be safe, resilient, and connected.

We have sites across the upper South Island covering the Tasman & Marlborough (Te Tau Ihu o te waka a Maui), West Coast (Te Tai Poutini) and Canterbury districts (Ōtautahi, Waimakariri & Hakatere).

Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ke tēnei mahi (About the position)

As People and Culture Manager, you'll be at the heart of the people strategy – driving engagement and ensuring HR practices are modern, culturally inclusive and consistent with the values that underpin Presbyterian Support and all that we do.

Reporting directly to the Tumu Whakarae Tauiwi | CEO, the People and Culture Manager is a generalist HR role that is key to developing and managing effective human resource systems, ensuring employment risk is well managed and organisational culture is at best practice levels.

The People and Culture Manager is also responsible for the volunteer strategy and has the Regional Volunteer and HR Advisor reporting directly to this role. The 200 volunteers we have at Presbyterian Support are integral to our sustainability. Having strengths in HR systems, remuneration and reward frameworks, employment relations and performance management are essential for this role

He aha ta matou e tuku atu ki a koe (What we can offer you)

• An opportunity to make a difference, working with diverse teams who support our community
• A role that is hands on and with a mix of leadership and HR admin and systems management
• Innovation and up to date IT systems
• A safe, healthy and supportive work environment where wellbeing is not just talked about
• Flexible working policies and environment
• Extra Leave such as Birthday and Whānau Leave
• EAP and employee benefits programme )
• Medical Insurance cover
• Professional Development opportunities and coaching

Ko wai he kaitono tōtika?(Who is an ideal applicant?)

Someone who will:

• Hold a professional and tertiary qualification relevant to the role
• Be passionate and experienced in the not-for-profit social services sector
• Exceptional relationship building skills and people management
• Strong leadership skills to support and develop a cohesive approach across all teams and locations
• Demonstrate the ability to engage with stakeholders and community networks for the purposes of advocacy or collaboration
• Well-developed skills in creating a culture of psychological safety
• Intermediate to advanced IT skills coupled with the skills to streamline processes
• Be motivated to drive innovation, technology and HR system development opportunities
• Demonstrate a high level of accountability and initiative

Me pehea ahau e tono ai?(How do I apply?)

Click apply now with your CV and a Cover letter

Visit our website for a full position description and to find out more about PSUSI

Applications close Sunday, 30 November, 2025.

Confidential enquiries about the role are welcome to Barry Helem