People & Capability Advisor at Environmental Protection Authority, Wellington

As New Zealand's environmental regulator, the work we do today helps shape the future of our tomorrow.

Our purpose | To tatou kaupapa

We are the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), New Zealand’s independent environmental regulator.  Our role is important; to help protect our country’s unique way of life by looking out for the health of its environment, its economy and its people.

Our kaupapa is about making the right decisions, based on evidence, mātauranga, and science. We are passionate people working as one EPA to encourage big ideas and bold goals.

What we achieve today helps shape the future of New Zealand for generations to come.

Come join us

We welcome you to join us on our journey to a healthy environment that benefits us all.

Jump in the waka - make history with us.

About our group | Mō te roopu

The purpose of the People and Capability Group is to deliver core people services to the EPA while we develop our people, capabilities and culture to enable our people and the organisation to thrive.

This includes:

• Leadership, learning and development initiatives
• Creating a diverse and inclusive environment that reflects New Zealand and our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Supporting our leaders to select, develop and manage high performing people
• Providing performance, reward and recognition frameworks and advice
• Ensuring our people and practices are safe
• Leading organisational and culture change

About the role | Mō te tūnga

We are seeking an HR generalist to provide high quality, end-to-end people advice across EPA business groups and people leaders to support achievement of the People & Capability and organisational strategies.

This includes providing advice across the whole spectrum the employee lifecycle, from remuneration to HR Systems management to learning and development.  You’ll have the opportunity to be involved in interesting and exciting organisational development initiatives including talent management, diversity and employee engagement.  This role will also have a focus on reporting insights and analytics, working closely with our HRIS and remuneration specialists and will support payroll sign off.

As an Advisor, you will own a set of functional and business portfolios. If you are in the early stages of your career in HR, this is a great opportunity to explore the full range of HR to build your career.

About you | Mōhou ake 

We are looking for someone with a range of skills and experience – if you have some or all of the below, we would love to hear from you.

Essential to your success will be:

• knowledge of remuneration and performance approaches 
• a desire to build on your experience of reporting and analytics, including providing insights into data and trends
• exposure to payroll practices, processes, and systems 
• strong relationship management skills
• experience in an HR advisory or similar role
• supporting the development of new HR initiatives, process improvement and change management  
• the ability to get stuck in and work collaboratively with a great team!

It is desirable but not essential that you also have:

• exposure to HRIS such as SAP Success Factors, MYOB and PayGlobal (other relevant HRIS experience is also useful)
• a Korn Ferry job evaluation accreditation and/or experience.

While we are seeking an Advisor with some experience, we welcome applications from experienced HR coordinators or administrators, looking to take the next step in their career.

What’s in it for you | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

There are extra benefits to working at the EPA:

• flexible working culture
• three paid ‘Board holidays’ in addition to four weeks’ annual leave
• $400 non-taxable payment to help you set up working at home
• an annual paid EPA Environment Day to support the community with environmental initiatives
• in-house te reo and tikanga Māori workshops
• learning opportunities, including the annual Science Symposium
• active and lively social club, and diverse groups and support networks
• EPA awards recognising individual and team effort
• relocation help for those moving to New Zealand from overseas.

Salary range |  

$68,541 - $102,811 per annum (midpoint $85,676).

This is the full salary range. Appointments are made within the range depending on skills and experience.

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono

Complete the online application form and submit your CV and a covering letter.

Please note: your covering letter is an important part of our assessment process. Please highlight how your experience relates to this role, and why you applied. Tell us about you, your values and/or whakapapa.

View the Position Description

For more information, please contact Jenny Macdonald at jenny.macdonald@epa.govt.nz or check out the careers section of our website www.epa.govt.nz/careers.

Applications close | Rā Katinga

5pm, Wednesday 1 February 2023