HR Advisor, Wellington - Hospital & Specialist Services at Te Whatu Ora, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Permanent, full-time
• Two positions
  • Permanent, full time based at Wellington Regional Hospital
  • 12 month fixed-term, full time based at Wairarapa Hospital 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders. 

We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations - from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities. 

Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care. 

About the Role 

HR Advisors are expected to provide People and Culture advice and service for HSS. They also take an interest for in a particular field of expertise where required. These roles play an active part in both the People and Culture team and relevant operational management team, building credibility by contributing to strategic and operational management as well as being the HR Advisor for the directorate or area. 

HR Advisors need to be professional and collaborative team members; working closely with other staff to facilitate and lead effective implementation of people related projects, policies and processes. HR Advisors also provide input to development of People and Culture policy and practice, provide effective change management advice and support and actively work towards development and implementation of the People and Culture strategic priorities and projects.

HR Advisors are expected to apply the values of the organisation in everything they do; being role models for People and Culture as a professional and customer focussed service. They also need to be expert in the application of employment principles including those of good faith and the good employer.

A key part of your role is coaching and advising managers and staff in a way that builds People and Culture capability across the organisation.

The role is responsible for contributing to People and Culture and organisational projects, ensuring services, practice and advice provided is accurate, high quality and aligned with the direction set for People and Culture services across the district. 

The People and Culture team as a whole needs to be flexible, adaptable and operate as a team so sometimes the HR Advisors may undertake work in other areas to assist

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.    

How to Apply 

To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Sunday, 15 February. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Matt Kelly at matt.kelly@tewhatuora.govt.nz 

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.