HR Advisor, Health NZ Te Whatu Ora, Waitematā

• North Shore based, Full time, 12 mth Fixed Term role
• Varied Portfolio
• Rewarding Environment

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

Waitematā District serves the largest population in NZ, providing health services to a diverse population. Our healthcare workforce is based in the North Shore, Rodney and West Auckland Districts. 

About the role

As a Senior Human Resource Advisor at Waitematā, you’ll be providing best practice human resource advice and expertise to management and staff. You will work as a business partner responsible for your own service portfolio alongside a Human Resource Manager, providing support in relation to the interpretation and application of human resource policies and practice, legislation and advice on a range of employment matters. As a Senior Advisor with experience in employment relations you will also provide case support across the District.

About you

The pace is fast and the work can often be complex so you must be able to prioritise your workload, be pragmatic and adept at problem-solving.  Key to your success will be your ability to build strong relationships through mana-enhancing communication. You will also have:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong analytical capability, and attention to detail
• Experience in change management and managing performance
• The ability to provide proactive and positive solutions to the business in a timely manner
• A tertiary qualification in human resources, psychology or business
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in HR business partnering
• Experience in a unionised environment would be an advantage

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a team that performs a vital function for the District and makes an important contribution to Waitematā’s commitment to deliver the best care for our North Shore, Rodney and West Auckland population.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

To view a position description please click here

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 16 April 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Glenn.bratton@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Job code: WDHB19863

Closing date: 16 April 2025