People & Capability Leader (Fixed Term) – Napier

Napier City Council; Napier; On-site; NZD 134,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Flu vaccinations

Social club

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development

Job summary

Napier City Council is seeking a People & Capability Manager (Fixed Term) to lead the P&C Operations team in Napier. The role covers the full employee lifecycle from recruitment to offboarding, delivering practical advice to leaders and balancing risk with positive people outcomes.

The successful candidate will coach and develop a high-performing HR team, contribute to strategic initiatives, and drive continuous improvement across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience leading HR teams and advising senior leaders.
• Strong generalist HR knowledge across the employee lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead the P&C Operations team and manage the full employee lifecycle.
• Provide practical, timely, and trusted HR guidance to people leaders while balancing risk.
• Contribute to the People & Capability Strategic Plan and drive continuous improvement.

Job description

Napier City Council is seeking a People & Capability Manager (Fixed Term) to lead the P&C Operations team in Napier. The role covers the full employee lifecycle from recruitment to offboarding, delivering practical advice to leaders and balancing risk with positive people outcomes.

The successful candidate will coach and develop a high-performing HR team, contribute to strategic initiatives, and drive continuous improvement across the organisation.