Senior People Partner - ER & Industrial Relations

Toi Ohomai; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology is seeking a senior People Business Partner – Industrial and Employment Relations to join our People, Culture and Wellbeing team. The role can be based at our Rotorua or Tauranga campuses and reports to the Head of People and Safety.

The successful candidate will partner with leaders across portfolios, lead ER/IR frameworks, and drive capability while upholding Toi Ohomai values and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Qualifications

• Senior HR practitioner with deep expertise in employment and industrial relations.
• Proven track record partnering with senior leaders.
• Knowledge of NZ employment legislation and practice.
• Ability to lead complex ER/IR and change matters.
• Commitment to equity and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to provide strategic people advice across the full employment lifecycle.
• Support leaders through complex people matters including performance, change, conflict and risk.
• Enable capability uplift through coaching and sound people practice.
• Lead design, development and implementation of ER/IR frameworks, policies and standards.
• Provide oversight and escalation for complex ER/IR matters.
• Support collective bargaining, union engagement and risk management.
• Collaborate with Head of People and Safety and other partners to deliver integrated services.
• Model Toi Ohomai values and commitment to equity and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Skills

HR experience

ER/IR expertise

Change management

Influencing & coaching

Policy design

Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Job description

Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology is seeking a senior People Business Partner – Industrial and Employment Relations to join our People, Culture and Wellbeing team. The role can be based at our Rotorua or Tauranga campuses and reports to the Head of People and Safety.

The successful candidate will partner with leaders across portfolios, lead ER/IR frameworks, and drive capability while upholding Toi Ohomai values and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.