People and Capability Manager

Tiaki Wai; Wellington; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

KiwiSaver employer contributions (up 7

Parental leave top up

Ongoing training and development

Retail discounts

Job summary

Tiaki Wai is seeking an experienced People and Capability Manager to provide high-quality strategic and operational HR advice to the Alliance in Wellington, NZ. You will lead people and culture strategies to elevate capability and sit on the Alliance Management Team, ensuring people remain central to programme decisions.

You will partner with senior leaders, support boards, and drive organisational development, culture initiatives, and change across Fulton Hogan and Tiaki Wai.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in HR or related business field.
• Experience partnering and coaching senior leaders and boards.
• Experience leading organisational development, change management, and culture initiatives.
• Strong understanding of employment legislation and people practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small People and Capability team.
• Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of the Alliance, the strategy, business objectives, challenges, and risks.
• Coach and support people leaders to chart the best course of action, understanding impact and risks of actions.
• Ensure initiatives within the Alliance align with Tiaki Wai.
• Understand strategic direction of Fulton Hogan and Tiaki Wai, particularly around the three waters, and how the Alliance fits.
• Champion the Alliance Values and Behaviours.
• Collaborate on organisational change initiatives with consideration for both organisations.
• Coach managers through employment relations processes from start to finish.
• Liaise with union representatives on employment relations cases.

Skills

HR leadership

Strategic partnering

Employee relations

Coaching senior leaders

Change management

Organisational development

People analytics

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

HR/Business qualification

Job description

Mō te tūranga | About the role

We’re looking for an experienced People and Capability Manager to provide high-quality strategic and operational human resources advice to the Alliance.

Working closely with the support of the Alliance Director across all aspects of the programme, particularly people, culture and achieving high-performance outcomes. You’ll lead the development and implementation of people and culture-related strategies that increase the capability of the Alliance. This position sits on the Alliance Management Team and is a key leadership role, ensuring people remain at the heart of the programme decision making by supplying strategic and operational input into the decisions of the Alliance.

Ngā tino kawenga mahi | Key role responsibilities

• Lead a small People and Capability team
• Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of the Alliance, the strategy, business objective, challenges, and risks
• Coach and support people leaders to chart the best course of action, so they understand the potential impact and risks of their actions
• Ensure initiatives and interactions within the Alliance are aligned with the broader Tiaki Wai organisation
• Understand the strategic and operational direction of Fulton Hogan and Tiaki Wai, particularly around the three waters, and how the Alliance fits within that
• Champion the Alliance Values and Behaviours
• Take a collaborative approach to organisational change initiatives, keeping the impact to both organisations front of mind
• Coach managers through employment relations processes from start to finish
• Liaise with union representatives around employment relations cases that involve members

Kei te kimi mātou i tētahi e whai ana i ēnei pūkenga | We’re looking for someone with

• Proven experience in a HR Business Partner, or HR Leadership role
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and people practices
• Previous people leadership experience
• Demonstrated experience partnering and coaching senior leaders and engaging with boards
• Experience leading organisational development, change management, and culture initiatives
• Exceptional coaching, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational delivery
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability
• Experience developing and implementing people strategies that drive business outcomes
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business, or similar
• Passion for creating positive workplace cultures where people can thrive

He pai ngā painga | Benefits

We genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools and opportunities they need to succeed and grow with us. You’ll have access to:

• Medical insurance and Life insurance after the eligibility period
• KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones, up to 7%
• Parental leave top up payment with additional return to work support
• Ongoing training and development, with clear career growth and progression opportunities
• Great discounts at a wide range of retailers

Ko wai mātou | About us

Tiaki Wai works in partnership with Fulton Hogan (an Alliance). The Alliance outcomes are delivered through a combined workforce between Tiaki Wai and Fulton Hogan, which enables shared resourcing and innovative solutions for the regions water networks. This role is a Fulton Hogan role.

Applications close on Thursday 5th of November 2026.

All successful candidates must undergo and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen prior to employment.