Manager People Services

• Lead and enable a high-performing People Services team delivering consistent, high-quality support across the business
• Work in close partnership with Strategic Business Partners to deliver aligned, end-to-end people solutions
• Build trusted relationships with leaders, supporting the delivery of people priorities and resolving complex matters
• Drive continuous improvement across people services, lifting capability, consistency, and efficiency
• Permanent, Auckland based role with 5 weeks’ annual leave and additional benefits
• Te whiwhinga mahi
• Our opportunity
• We have a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned and people-focused HR leader to lead our People Services function.
• This team includes Senior People Partners and a Principal Employment Relations Lead.
• The team’s focus is on delivering consistent, trusted, and high-impact people services across Kāinga Ora business groups.
• The services they deliver enable leaders to manage their teams with fairness, legal compliance, and confidence.

The Manager People Services will be responsible for leading and governing the design, implementation and ongoing interpretation of people policies, ensuring Kāinga Ora remains compliant with employment legislation and collective agreements.

The role reports to the Chief People and Assurance Officer and will partner with senior executives and strategic business partners to provide trusted, senior level advice in all aspects of the role; including but not limited to: Industrial and employment relations, change consultations and business as usual activities.

Maintaining the People Services function as a credible, fair, and reliable partner for day-to-day employment matters is a critical part of this role. By delivering expert advisory services, clear organisational positions and robust frameworks, the position safeguards, and strengthens organisational integrity and risk management.

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What You Will Bring

This is an exceptional opportunity to bring together your expertise in all aspects of people advisory and support services and leadership to deliver meaningful organisational impact.

Here’s

What You Will Bring

To

The Role

• Substantial senior leadership experience in people services within large, complex organisation(s), preferably within the public sector or a highly regulated environment
• Demonstrable capability in leading, managing and developing high-performing people services practitioners and supporting resources within centre-led or shared services environments
• Proven ability to partner and provide trusted advice at executive and senior leaderships levels
• Highly developed proficiency in employee relations, New Zealand employment law and people policy and strategic frameworks
• Strong understanding of remuneration and benefits frameworks and governance
• Transformation mindset and the ability to see root causes beyond the people function
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Employment Relations, Law, or a related discipline.Nōu te rourou
• What's in it for you?
• We offer competitive salaries, five weeks' annual leave and a benefits package including a range of insurances, flexible working arrangements and career development.
• These benefits are described in more detail here https://careers.kaingaora.govt.nz/a-great-place-to-work/benefits As a Kāinga Ora
• Homes and Communities employee, we want to make sure that you have all the tools and support you need.
• We want to ensure you are healthy and have work-life balance.
• We also want to support and grow your personal and career development through on-the-job learning, training courses, secondments and study opportunities.Mō mātou
• Our Organisation
• At Kāinga Ora, ours is the important responsibility of transforming New Zealand’s housing choices, outcomes and the entire housing sector by creating homes and communities that allow New Zealanders to thrive.

What is exciting about working for Kāinga Ora is getting the chance to make a real and positive impact on New Zealanders’ lives. With skills, planning and purposeful action, our people are creating the homes and neighbourhoods that will build the future of Aotearoa.

We are passionate about transforming New Zealand for the better. That includes being a trusted partner for Māori and iwi, protecting and enabling their rights, interests and aspirations under the guidance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.Ō tātou uara -

Our values

Our Values

Were Developed By Us, For Us. They Unite Us As An Organisation And Guide How We Work Every Day.

Our Values

• Are
• Manaakitanga
• People at the Heart
• Mahi Tahi
• Better Together
• Whanake
• Be Bold
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Join us

To view the position description and apply for this role, please follow the online process via http://careers.kaingaora.govt.nz. Please note: all applicants, including existing employees, need to follow this process.

If you have any questions about this role, please contact kaingaora.recruit@kaingaora.govt.nzApplications close on Wednesday 8th July at 11:55pm. We value diversity and are committed to working with each other and our customers in an inclusive and respectful way. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and appreciate the richness of experience that your point of difference brings to the organisation.

If you don’t tick all the boxes in this listing but think that you could be a great fit based on your unique background and skillset, we would welcome an application from you. Don’t hesitate, as we may review applications as they are received and reserve the right to close advertising early.