The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and 65th in the QS World University Rankings 2024. Employing over 9,000 staff supporting over 46,000 students, we are one of NZ’s largest and most diverse employers. The University is a comprehensive research-intensive institution with 8 academic faculties and 11 service divisions, creating an evolving and dynamic organisational culture that values excellence, respect and commitment to service.

Our mission and values place a strong emphasis on both our student body and our scholarly community, and we work with both community and enterprise to advance the well-being of the peoples of Auckland and New Zealand, with a clear commitment to pursuing sustainability.

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Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We are looking for a full-time HR Manager / Poutaki Pūmanawa Tangata to join our supportive and respected HR Advisory team. You will work with a connected and large Human Resources team who provide a professional partnership with academic faculties and service divisions to enable the University to deliver on its people and culture priorities.

In this newly created role you will take a lead on key University projects, bringing your experience of change and transformation.

You will also partner with the Strategic Engagement Portfolio, driving our HR strategies through Employment Relations, Business Partnering, Change Management, and Senior Advisory support.

Here is a snapshot of some of your diverse responsibilities:

• Play a key role in strategic change and optimisation projects
• Lead and support organisational change initiatives, driving the implementation of effective change management strategies and minimising disruptions
• Oversee Employment Relations activities, providing guidance and expertise in handling complex employee issues.
• Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders, serving as a trusted Business Partner and aligning HR strategies with our overall business objectives.
• Provide senior advisory support for HR processes and best practices, ensuring compliance and optimising our HR frameworks.
• Develop and implement talent and succession planning strategies.
• Provide guidance on remuneration strategies and work with our renumeration team to help with benchmarking and parity checks.

You can explore the role in more detail by clicking the Position Description 

He kōrero mōu | About you
You will have experience working within strategic projects, including experience working in large and complex transformational pieces of work.

You will also have proven experience as an HR Generalist, partnering with business units to provide strategic HR support aligned with organisational goals, and you will be comfortable handling employee relations matters, including investigations, conflict resolution, and performance.

The key to your success will be your project and transformation expertise, coupled with outstanding stakeholder management capability, excellent communication and problem-solving skills, and your ability to thrive in a busy and dynamic environment.

• Relevant HR or legal qualifications and compliance expertise
• Experience in transformational projects and stakeholder management
• Ability to partner with multiple business units for strategic HR support
• Strong employee relations skills, including investigations and performance management
• Coaching experience and familiarity with matrixed organizations

Cultural competency in Te Reo Māori and Tikanga Māori is valued, and we welcome diverse backgrounds and experiences to contribute to our inclusive community aligned with our strategic vision  Taumata Teitei 

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

We offer you more than just a job. We provide you the opportunity to be part of a dynamic, world class educational institution.

We are proud of providing an environment that enables your natural abilities and rewards hard work. We provide benefits and support throughout your career that allow you to develop and grow.

We are committed to providing a supportive working environment through:

• A 37.5 hour work week.
• The option to have your superannuation matched at 6.75% via our two pension schemes.
• A competitive salary with five weeks annual leave. With the option to buy and sell additional leave.
• Flexible employment practices. Including partial working from home and adaptive working hours.
• A generous parental leave policy.
• An established internal mobility programme (Internal First) which offers our staff real options to change their career and try out new ways of working.

In addition, we offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, on site childcare options, leisure and recreation facilities, and a number of other discounted products and services. For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online by the closing date of Wednesday 10th July, to be considered.

Please include a short Cover Letter and your CV highlighting why you are interested in joining us and how you can meet the requirements of our vacancy.

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Josh Chapman – [email protected]

We do not accept direct email applications.

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment.  For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz

The University is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment where everyone can thrive. For further information see Te Ara Tautika | the Equity Policy and visit www.equity.auckland.ac.nz