Part-Time HR Generalist — People, Policy & Development

University of Otago; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 97,000 - 106,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave (pro rata)

Superannuation 6.75%

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

University of Otago in Dunedin is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to support the Operations Division on a part-time, fixed-term basis (22.5 hours per week). You will deliver generalist HR advice, help resolve disputes, manage workplace change, and implement employment agreements and policies, with a focus on culturally safe practice.

You will work with the Divisional HR Manager and HR Adviser, leveraging our HR infrastructure to support staff across the division.

Qualifications

• Well-developed understanding of HR processes and policies.
• Several years of recent experience in a generalist HR role.
• Excellent knowledge of NZ employment legislation and its application.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including a level of comfort with complex or challenging situations.
• Dedication to working in a culturally safe and respectful manner, including Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Pasifika values.
• An effective communicator and facilitator with proven conflict resolutions skills.
• A tertiary qualification in a relevant field is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide generalist HR advice and support to clients within the Operations Division.
• Provide HR technical guidance on disputes resolution, restructuring and workplace change, personal grievances, conduct and capability, training and development, and policy implementation.
• Support effective implementation of employment agreements, policies, procedures and best practice.
• Collaborate with the HR Advisory team and wider Human Resources Division to deliver pragmatic HR solutions.

Skills

HR processes

Generalist HR

NZ employment law

Interpersonal skills

Cultural safety

Communication & facilitation

Conflict resolution

Education

Tertiary qualification in a relevant field

Job description

University of Otago in Dunedin is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to support the Operations Division on a part-time, fixed-term basis (22.5 hours per week). You will deliver generalist HR advice, help resolve disputes, manage workplace change, and implement employment agreements and policies, with a focus on culturally safe practice.

You will work with the Divisional HR Manager and HR Adviser, leveraging our HR infrastructure to support staff across the division.