Strategic HR Advisory Leader | ER, Recruitment & Wellbeing

Te Puni Kōkiri - Ministry of Māori Development; Wellington; On-site; NZD 192,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare allowances

Medical discounts

Flexible working

Te reo Māori training

Professional development

Parental leave

Job summary

Te Puni Kōkiri invites an experienced people leader to join our People, Capability and Culture directorate as Manager, HR Advisory. This senior role leads HR advisory, employee relations, recruitment and wellbeing across the organisation.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will provide trusted advice to senior leaders, drive continuous improvement and shape workforce strategy in a public sector environment that values te ao Māori. Applications close: Sunday 18 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading HR, people or workforce functions in a complex organisation.
• Strong employment and industrial relations expertise.
• Experience leading multiple functions and specialist teams.
• Knowledge of NZ employment legislation and public sector practices.
• Experience leading organisational change and continuous improvement.
• Ability to provide pragmatic, risk-aware advice.
• Proven leadership, coaching and team development capability.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead key operational people services across the organisation: HR Advisory, ER, Recruitment, Health & Safety, wellbeing, emergency management and resilience.
• Provide trusted advice to senior leaders and oversee complex people matters.
• Ensure services are integrated, responsive and aligned with organisational goals.
• Support organisation-wide workforce priorities and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

People leadership

HR advisory

Industrial relations

Stakeholder management

Change management

Public sector experience

Strategic influence

Communication

Job description

Te Puni Kōkiri invites an experienced people leader to join our People, Capability and Culture directorate as Manager, HR Advisory. This senior role leads HR advisory, employee relations, recruitment and wellbeing across the organisation.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will provide trusted advice to senior leaders, drive continuous improvement and shape workforce strategy in a public sector environment that values te ao Māori. Applications close: Sunday 18 October 2026.