People & Capability Leader — Shape Culture & Growth

Ashburton District Council; Ashburton; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Brand-new workplace

Supportive, collaborative team

Autonomy and variety

Comprehensive employee benefits

Job summary

Ashburton District Council is seeking a People & Capability Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team and partner with managers, executives and elected members to support a thriving workplace.

You will shape organisational development, review people policies, and drive continuous improvement while overseeing safety, wellness initiatives and union relationships. A strategic, hands-on leader who thrives in a community-focused council is ideal.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and practical people management best practice.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills, with confidence advising managers and senior leaders.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Experience managing budgets and resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead the People & Capability team delivering a broad range of people services.
• Provide trusted advice to managers, the Executive Team and elected Members when required.
• Shape and lead organisational development initiatives and review policies and practices.
• Support managers through complex employment matters.
• Oversee safety and wellness initiatives and collaborate with unions.
• Balance strategic leadership with hands-on involvement and pursue continuous improvement.

Skills

Employment legislation knowledge

Relationship building

Communication skills

Analytical & decision-making

Budget management

Job description

Ashburton District Council is seeking a People & Capability Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team and partner with managers, executives and elected members to support a thriving workplace.

You will shape organisational development, review people policies, and drive continuous improvement while overseeing safety, wellness initiatives and union relationships. A strategic, hands-on leader who thrives in a community-focused council is ideal.