Vacancy - Kaiwhakahaere Pūmanawa Tangata (Human Resources Manager)

Kaiwhakahaere Pūmanawa Tangata - Human Resources Manager

  • Permanent, 37.5 hours per week
  • Located in Hāwera, Taranaki


Mō te tūranga | The role

Te Korowai o Ngāruahine Trust is seeking a dynamic and experienced Kaiwhakahaere Pūmanawa Tangata - Human Resources Manager to provide both strategic and operational leadership across all aspects of HR. This pivotal role ensures our HR practices uphold the values of The Trust, meet legislative requirements, and are future-focused and fit for purpose.

You’ll review and strengthen HR frameworks, contracts, structures, and policies, ensuring alignment with our kaupapa Māori approach to leadership and wellbeing. You’ll also identify operational gaps and implement practical solutions that enhance capability, integrity, and organisational resilience.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design and delivery of people, culture, and capability strategies aligned with organisational goals.
  • Provide strategic advice to senior leaders and the Board on all people-related matters, workforce planning, and organisational design.
  • Oversee compliance with relevant employment legislation.
  • Conduct regular reviews of HR policies and procedures, developing new frameworks where needed.
  • Collaborate with management to plan for future workforce needs and strengthen capability across all levels.
  • Foster a positive organisational culture grounded in manaakitanga, whanaungatanga, and kotahitanga.
  • Lead initiatives that promote staff wellbeing, development, and engagement.

He kōrero mōu | About you

The successful candidate will offer:

  • Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in senior HR or organisational leadership roles.
  • Proven experience reviewing and improving HR systems, policies, and structures.
  • Sound understanding of New Zealand employment legislation and HR best practice.
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and influencing skills.
  • Deep respect for and understanding of tikanga Māori and te reo Māori (or a commitment to grow in this area).
  • Strategic thinking with a collaborative and hands-on approach.
  • Values-driven leadership with a focus on manaakitanga, whanaungatanga, and kotahitanga.

He Angitūtanga | The opportunity

  • Make a meaningful impact in a values-driven, kaupapa Māori organisation.
  • Be part of a team making a real difference for Māori and the wider community
  • Lead and shape the future of HR for the organisation
  • Enjoy a supportive, flexible work environment with opportunities for growth
  • Participate in significant kaupapa and events, and access to te reo Māori learning
  • Hybrid working options will be considered

Ngā Mātāpono | Values

At Te Korowai o Ngāruahine Trust, our values are the foundation of everything we do:

Mahi ka tika | Transparency

Mahi pono | Trustworthiness

Manaakitanga | Sharing and caring

Māhakitanga | Respect and humility

Ngākaunui | Sound judgement

Hari me te koa | Fun and celebration


Tono mai | Apply
 
If this sounds like you, I’d love to kōrero! Contact Maria Lyons on 
021 403 855 or to apply, email your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience to maria.lyons@nicherecruitment.co.nz

Or apply via Seek Kaiwhakahaere Pūmanawa Tangata - Human Resources Manager Job in Hawera, Taranaki - SEEK

We will be reviewing applications as we receive them.

Closing date for applications is 9am, Monday, 3 November
 
To be eligible to apply, candidates must currently hold the right to work and reside in New Zealand.


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June 4, 2026
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