About Us - Mō Te Herenga Waka:
Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington (the University) is a global-civic university, with our marae at our heart. This iho draws off our heritage and is further defined by our tūrangawaewae, in particular Wellington, Aotearoa, and the Asia-Pacific, all of which are expressed in our position as Aotearoa New Zealand's globally-ranked capital city university.
Our core ethical values are
- Kaitiakitanga—we have a duty as guardians to protect and nurture the environment and people entrusted to our care.
- Manaakitanga—we are welcoming and generous, and operate in ways that enhance the mana of our staff and students.
- Whanaungatanga—we grow meaningful and long-lasting relationships that benefit our University communities and wider society.
- Akoranga—we value the experience that students and staff bring to the University and recognise that greater understanding grows out of shared learning.
- Whai mātauranga—we nurture intellectual curiosity that pushes the boundaries of knowledge and integrates diverse viewpoints to enhance the world around us.
Me mahi tahi tātou mo te oranga o te katoa
We should work together for the wellbeing of everyone
Click here to read a little more about Te Herenga Waka
About the Role - Kōrero mō te tūranga:
The Office of the Director, People and Capability has a strategic / operational plan that is aligned to the University’s Strategic Plan. The Director, People and Capability provides leadership, management and a portfolio of HR strategic and operational human resources advice and services. The Director works collaboratively with the Vice-Chancellor and Te Hiwa (SLT) to support all areas of people leadership and management.
The team includes change management, capability development, employment law and employment relations, strategic HR and business partnering, payroll and the other operational functions expected.
Key areas include:
- Being a leader of the HR portfolio and the team’s work exemplifying the values that we hold close
- Providing strategic input into strategies to enable the vision and priorities of the University
- Providing high quality advice to the Vice-Chancellor in all areas as required including attracting, developing and retaining highly capable staff, change management, and enhancing the staff experience at the University.
- Working with the Vice-Chancellor and Te Hiwa colleagues to align the allocation of resources with strategic priorities in a proactive way.
- Working with Te Hiwa colleagues, Deans and Directors of Central Service Units to support and bring alignment.
- Leading and managing the Human Resources team in promoting a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations, equal employment opportunities, effective health, safety and wellness practices in the workplace and other good employer initiatives.
About You - Ō pūmanawa:
To be successful in this role you will be a CPO with a significant track record of working in a complex organisation and a demonstrable ability to support broad transformation that will create in a fit-for-future organisation.
As important as your professional skills are in a large organisation at this level, your interpersonal attributes will be in focus. This environment is fast-paced and highly complex.
We need someone with sound leadership exercised in a proactive and pragmatic style, and quickly able to develop options, assess risk, and the trade-offs to assist the Vice Chancellor in their decisions. This person will also have a track-record of being a critical and integral member of an SLT with a style that was proactive in supporting colleagues, being present with them and adding insights to team members to help grow that team.
Apply Now!
Advertising for this role closes on 13 September 2024. To find out more, please get in touch with David Hammond on +64 27 444 6368 for a confidential chat.
For a copy of the Position Description, please email execsearch@tribegroup.com
At the appropriate stage we will request your references, we ask that you do not include them on your CV when applying.
At Tribe we have our guiding light to show us the way. We bring our whole selves to work. We encourage inclusion in every single interaction. We genuinely care about people and are curious about their stories. We celebrate all points of view. We will help you find your tribe, the same way we have. We’re all on a journey together so come along…
