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Job Summary
This is a rewarding role for an experienced manager to support the delivery of New Zealand's biggest event when our team grows from 170 to 23,000 people.
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | about the role
The Manager People and Culture leads a team whose purpose is to facilitate continuous development of our people strategy and associated plans, and deliver on them by providing targeted advice, support and guidance to our managers on people-related issues, while providing an exceptional employee experience across the Commission.
The Commission employs around 170 FTE but this increases to approximately 23,000 people when we deliver a general election. Within this context, the Manager People and Culture is response for the development, delivery and implementation of organisation development (including learning and development) and human resources strategies, systems, frameworks and processes, the delivery of best practice HR services and trusted HR advice throughout the organisation. The Manager People and Culture also provides advice and assurance to the Deputy Chief Executive Enterprise Services, the Executive Leadership Team, the Chief Executive Officer/Chief Electoral Officer and the Board. Payroll for our permanent and election event people also sits within the people and culture team.
Mōhou ake | About you
You will be a strategic thinker and a passionate and inspirational people leader. You will have a deep understanding of HR practices and regulations and you will ensure your team is effectively partnering with the business to build a positive culture and provide exceptional employee experiences.
Your success in this role will require you to be:
Furthermore, the ideal candidate will have the following:
About the Electoral Commission | Te Kaitiaki Take Kōwhiri
The Electoral Commission wants every New Zealander to trust, value and take part in parliamentary elections.
Here's your chance to contribute to New Zealand's democracy as part of a small team of electoral experts who design, build and implement processes and systems for Parliamentary elections and referenda. It's an exciting and varied role within a team which is committed, supportive and hands-on.
Why join the Electoral Commission?
The Commission is building an inclusive strength focussed culture where diversity is encouraged and valued and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, orientations and identities. We want to provide a flexible working environment where everyone feels valued and supported. We are happy to discuss what works for you. You will join a team who are here for the right reasons, and we are passionate about what we do.
What's next?
To view the job description or to apply for this role, click 'apply now'. Applications close at 5pm, Monday 29 April 2024.
If you have any questions regarding the role please contact recruitment@elections.govt.nz.
You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position.