HR Advisor at Maritime New Zealand, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

About us:

Our waterways define so much about life here in Aotearoa. So, it's vital every stretch - from the pristine South Island sounds to the wild West Coast waves - is well looked after. We exercise Kaitiakitanga over the maritime domain, supporting Aotearoa oceans and waterways to be safe, secure, clean and sustainable. Through our organisational strategy Te Korowai o Kaitiakitanga, The Cloak of Stewardship, we're on a multi-year journey to bring together our aroha, work and skills to ensure we can operate more strongly as stewards of the maritime domain. As part of this journey, we're now recruiting for various new roles so it's an exciting time to join us and be part of leading the change.

About the Team:

Our newly created HR Operations team is responsible for managing the provision of a broad range of HR services and advice that support Maritime NZ's objectives and outcomes. The work undertaken by the team includes: industrial relations; employment relations; provision of business support to managers, performance planning and review, remuneration, recognition and reward, job design and evaluation. 

What you'll do:

As our HR Advisor, you will be across a broad range of generalist HR Operational duties such as; drafting ER / IR / HR related documents, providing generalist HR support for managers on a range of issues (and escalating up as required), assisting with research and collating information for performance management planning & change processes and job design.

We're a small but close team who enjoy rolling our sleeves up and helping others as required. This role will suit someone who enjoys working across a broad range of tasks, wants to develop skills, has a positive attitude and is driven to succeed.

What we're looking for:

• At least 2 years' experience in most areas of HR functions, with an interest in human-centred change management (all aspects of an organisation restructure) and employment relations
• Experience in providing HR advice to a wide range of audiences and partnering with managers to support a positive workplace culture
• Sound understanding of New Zealand employment law, especially the Employment Relations Act and Holidays Act
• An empathetic and collaborative approach to working with others and supporting a safe, trusting and enabling organisational culture
• Understanding the respect for confidentiality combined with strong integrity
• Growing ability to influence and advocate HR strategies with leaders
• Comfortable working with a wide range of people and at different levels within the organisation

 Other good stuff:

You'll be part of an excellent team where you will enjoy great employee benefits and will have plenty of scope to learn, upskill and explore your future career options. It's satisfying work, and our HR Operations team is part of the engine making it all happen, so if you've been wondering what the next step could or should be in your career, we think it's time to 'navigate your next', here with us.

Applications for this role close 13^th February 2023.

This role is based in Wellington. Please also note that you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this role.

We are unable to accept applications via email. Please click the apply button to submit your application.

If you have any questions, please e-mail Rosie McPhail at rosie.mcphail@maritimenz.govt.nz.