Principal HR Business Partner

HR Business Partner

• Highly visible partnership role
• Opportunity to shape mindsets and shift culture
• Inspiring and challenging environment working alongside passionate people
• 6-month fixed-term opportunity based in Wellington Head Office

Bring your exceptional relationship skills and technical HR expertise to this strategic HR Business Partnering role to play a critical role in supporting the Ministry achieve its goals.

About the role - Kōrero mō te tūranga  

As a key member of an engaged and collaborative team, you will work closely with people leaders, staff, and their partners and whānau, within a dedicated business group portfolio across our global network.

By operating in partnership with people leaders and key stakeholders, you will quickly develop an in depth understanding of your groups priorities, needs, challenges, and risks. You will be proactive at identifying HR business partnerings opportunities and recommend solutions by leveraging your experience, insights and knowledge to help achieve business goals. You will support the development of strategic and operational people projects and initiatives and ensure these are successfully implemented and embedded in your groups by applying a people lens to everything you do.

Work in this role includes but not limited to:

• Managing the relationship with your groups on behalf of the People Division (PEP).
• Providing expert strategic HR advice ensuring you are sought after as a trusted and credible HR Business Partner.
• Coaching senior leaders on the people responsibilities and requirements of their roles to ensure a happy, healthy and high performing organisation.
• Contributing to the development and implementation of HR initiatives and programmes of work, which meet the needs of the Ministry, including our annual processes.
• Supporting the move of our HR policies to the Business Process Portal.

For more detail you can view a copy of the position description here

The full salary range for this role is $124,674 and $168,676 total fixed remuneration, inclusive of our 3% KiwiSaver employer contribution. Appointment within the the range will depend on your level of experience.

Who are we looking for? - Mā‎ wai te mahi nei?

We are looking for a self-managing HR professional who builds excellent relationships with customers, excels under pressure, and is able to flex based on business needs. You will be known for your proactive and empowering partnership approach, your strategic thinking and people-focused execution, and sought after for your excellent judgement.

We’d like to hear from you if you are an experienced HR Business Partner with the following skills and experience:

• Must have experience as an HR Business Partner, and extensive experience as a Senior People Adviser, partnering closely with people leaders to achieve business goals.
• Must have strong consulting and influencing skills with the ability to build valued relationships with senior leaders, and challenge effectively when required.
• Must have the capability to create, manage, implement, and improve HR solutions so they are right for the organisation.
• Must have proven experience in change, including developing and implementing a vision.
• Must have exceptional planning, prioritisation and organisational skills.
• Must have high level of agility, energy and curiosity.
• Desirable is depth in a specialist area of HR, e.g. remuneration.
• A degree level qualification in HR, psychology or business.

Why MFAT? - Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Aorere

We are committed to a focus on leadership, talent, training and development, and flexible work options consistent with guidance from the Public Service Commission.  Check out our benefits page to find out more about why we love working here.

MFAT is Rainbow Tick accredited. We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported, valued, and a sense of belonging.  We welcome applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds. 

About us - Mō mātou

Our people represent New Zealand on and offshore, and in doing so make New Zealanders safer and more prosperous.  By building connections with and influencing other countries and international institutions, we advance New Zealand’s interests and pursue New Zealand's values.  We provide advice to the Government on the implications for New Zealand of what is happening in the world. 

To Apply/Interested? - Me pēhea te tuku tono

Apply today with your CV and cover letter.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Lucy Pope.

To be considered for this position at Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade you must be a NZ citizen.

You must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance able to obtain and maintain a NZ Government National Security

Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a Top Secret clearance. Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process: http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool

Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

Applications close at 6pm on Thursday 26 June.

Please note: This is not a Foreign Policy/diplomatic role.  This is a ‘Corporate’ role (known here as a Specialist role) based in central Wellington, NZ.  

While it is not usual for Specialist staff to be ‘posted’ outside of NZ, from time to time a Specialist role overseas becomes available at one of our embassies, high commissions, missions or consulates. To be considered for one of these positions you would need to apply and be considered via a competitive recruitment process.

If you do have an interest in an MFAT foreign policy/diplomatic career, you would be welcome to apply for this either via our graduate recruitment or mid-level Foreign Policy recruitment campaigns.