Are you passionate about working for a purpose driven organisation?
A new role and opportunity to make it your own
Make an impact across New Zealand’s largest volunteering agency
Fixed term position through to 31 March 2026
Te Tūao Tāwāhi | About VSA:
Tribe is extremely proud to partner with Volunteer Service Abroad – Te Tūao Tāwāhi (VSA) in their search for an exceptional People & Culture Manager.
Come and join New Zealand’s largest volunteering agency working within international development – a charity organisation that puts manaakitanga first. VSA’s programmes support countries across the Pacific and beyond to build capability and sustainable change. VSA’s partners with government and international agencies, private businesses, and not-for-profit community groups and organisations, to send their volunteers aboard on overseas assignments.
What VSA offers:
Work to suit your life and whānau with a hybrid working culture of up to 2 days per week from home
VSA will encourage you to grow and prosper with a range of learning and development opportunities, through a dedicated professional development budget
Your wellbeing is VSA’s priority – support includes generous annual and sick leave, health benefits!
VSA want you to have a sense of belonging, where you can reflect your personal and cultural identity in the way that you work
A friendly and inclusive culture, with regular morning teas and social connection with volunteers and other partners
Great working environment in VSA’s central Wellington offices
Te āhua o Te Tūrunga | The Nature of the Position:
This newly created People & Culture Manager position will play a critical role in developing and driving VSA's People strategies, and implementing/overseeing key initiatives, to ensure the organisation's workplace culture aligns with its new strategic intent, which includes an enhanced commitment to te Tiriti o Waitangi and a strengthening of VSA’s ties to the pacific.
Reporting directly to the Director of People, Finance, and Workplace, this role will focus on continuous development of people policies and wellbeing practices that serve their people located here in Aotearoa and across the pacific.
You’ll be joining a dedicated and diverse team that is passionate about development, so this position will be an outstanding opportunity for someone who is filled with enthusiasm, energy and the desire to make a difference and achieve outstanding results together.
Mōu | About You:
Extensive experience as an HR generalist
Strong experience with managing Employment Relation matters and working knowledge of employment legislation both here in New Zealand and within the Pacific
The ability to flex between strategic and operational HR work
Proven ability to develop and implement effective HR strategies that drive engagement
Exceptional cultural, interpersonal and communication skills to influence diverse stakeholders positively
Strong analytical skills to assess HR metrics and make data-driven decisions
A commitment to fostering a culture of diversity, inclusion, and professional growth within the organisation
This role is a broad and practical role, so you will have a variety of responsibilities aimed at enhancing VSA's people and workplace culture. Some of your key focuses will include:
Lead work across the employee lifecycle, from recruitment to onboarding and performance management.
Developing and implementing comprehensive people policies and procedures, ensuring they are aligned with best practice standards.
Overseeing the delivery of wellbeing and H&S systems that support employee engagement and satisfaction.
Driving initiatives that promote professional development and a positive workplace culture.
Collaborating with key stakeholders to tackle people-related challenges.
Providing expert guidance on employment relations matters and resolving conflicts.
Volunteer Services Abroad values diversity and is committed to an inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and welcome the unique talent and experience you will bring to the VSA team.
Me tono mai ināianei | Apply Now!
Te Tono | How to Apply:
For further information on the role please contact: Louise Pierce, Lead HR Consultant at Tribe (louise@tribegroup.com, phone 027 367 2882)
To apply for this vacancy you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.
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…
People, Culture & Capability
Fixed Term
Wellington
