Senior HR Business Partner

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

The Opportunity

As Senior Business Partner you will be an integral part of the People and Partnering function based primarily in Palmerston North.  This role supports the People Partnering Lead through the provision of end to end Human Resource support, based on strategies policies and processes, to a portfolio of services within staff working at Palmerston North Hospital.  You will work in partnership with leaders and key stakeholders within the services to understand their operational and human resource needs and support the achievement of their goals and operational requirements.

As Senior Business Partner you will:

• Develop an understanding and awareness of Health NZ and MidCentral's work environment, nuances and obligations
• Provide expert human resource advice and support to managers in the full range of human resource services, for example, in relation to human resource policies and procedures, performance management, complaints, investigations, disciplinary action, conflict management and restorative processes.
• Be proactive and anticipate the needs of services and propose solutions that fit these needs
• Support change management processes
• Work in collaboration with the wider People and Communications teams, assisting with the implementation of initiatives to actively promote and support Health NZ's culture, values and employee engagement
• Nurture a positive working environment that fosters collaboration, respect and inclusivity
• Maintain current knowledge of employment agreements and employment legislation

You will require:

• Experience in working as a generalist senior human resource business partner with proven success in engaging and influencing a wide range of diverse groups, within a highly unionized work environment
• Experience in giving meaningful effect to the expectations outlined in Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Strong problem-solving skills, sound judgement, be confident in decision making and able to influence
• The ability to be organized, able to balance multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• A sound knowledge of NZ employment legislation and experience in managing complex employee relationship issues and change processes

If you meet these requirements we welcome your application.

Our Organisation

Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral (MidCentral) is part of Health New Zealand, Te Whatu Ora and provides healthcare services to over 180,000 people across the Manawatū, Horowhenua and Tararua regions. With a large hospital campus in Palmerston North, it also provides key health care and support services to neighbouring communities.

Come and join us

Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees.  We actively seek Māori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools and tertiary institutions.  With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you'll get to taste the best of both worlds – the perfect blend of rural and city living.

Benefits

• An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged

• A professional and supportive culture and team setting

• Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options

• Tailored wellness programmes

How to apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role (by submitting your cover letter and CV), please click “APPLY NOW.”  For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career portal.

We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible so may withdraw the advert if the perfect candidate is found before the expiry date.

We strive to be a place where people love to work and learn. We aim to develop a diverse team that reflects the communities that we serve and we welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs.

MidCentral actively seeks Māori into our workforce to reflect the community we serve.

Some positions are defined as a Core Children's worker under the Children's Act and require full safety checks completed before employment commences.