People&Culture Business Partner

Employing just shy of 3000 people, the Christchurch City Council is full of everyday people passionate about what they do and achieve for the Community. By joining us, you'll be getting involved first hand and working to shape the future of this city, our communities and environment.

The Role

Having a diverse portfolio to manage and supported by an HR Advisor, you will partner with leaders and support employees, by providing strategic and operational advice across the full range of HR matters, initiatives, policies, and procedures.

Key Focuses

• Building strong working relationships with key internal stakeholders, acting as a confidante, coach and educator on HR practice.
• Raising capability through coaching and mentoring both leaders and more junior HR colleagues
• Leading ER activities while delegating
• Supporting the Head of People&Culture with the delivery of people and culture initiatives
• Partner for the OD team to drive and embed initiatives across your portfolio
• Driving continuous improvement of people transactions and overall business processes
  

Ideally You Will Have

• Significant Human Resource practitioner experience - some of which has been gained in a large, complex, corporate environment.
• Relevant tertiary qualification (desirable)
• Sound working knowledge of NZ employment law
• Excellent relationship skills, built through mutual trust and respect, influence, credibility, and the delivery of quality work. Able to adapt style.
• Strong employment relations experience
  

Whats In It For You

• A competitive salary with yearly reviews
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible working
• Rewarding relationships
• Appropriate tools to do your job i.e. cell phone, laptop
  

This is an exciting role giving the right person the experience to work in an organisation of the size and diversity the Christchurch City Council can offer.

Download the full position description now viaPeople&Culture Business Partner - Jobs at Christchurch City Council (cccjobs.co.nz) or alternatively for questons, phone Casey Bartram, Manager Recruitment on 03 941 8104

Feel like you don't meet every single requirement of the job description?

Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.

Additional Information

Hours of work - Monday to Friday with flexibility on hours incl WFH days

Salary - Will be negotiated with the successful candidate

Location - This position is primarily based at Christchurch City Council Civic Offices, 53 Hereford STreet