Senior Adviser HR Strategy and Projects

Senior Adviser HR Strategy and Projects-2400644

 

HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION | TĒ WĀHANGA MATUA PŪMANAWA TANGATA
UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO | TĒ WHARE WĀNANGA O ŌTĀKOU

About our team/Mō te tīma

The University of Otago has a strong teaching and research tradition and well-established national and international linkages. Ranked within the top 1% of universities in the world, it is also one of New Zealand's largest universities. We proudly support over 20,000 students and 4,000 full time equivalent staff based in Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland and Invercargill.

The University is committed to fulfilling our Te Tiriti obligations to Māori partnership and advancement, as articulated in the Māori Strategic Framework. Its main aims are to increase Māori student and staff participation and success, and to embed mātauranga Māori (Māori knowledge) within the University’s core functions. Our collaborative and dedicated HR team is proud to be part of this mahi.

The role/Te mahi

We are looking for an experienced and capable professional to provide high quality support to the Director Human Resources. As Senior Adviser HR Strategy and Projects you will oversee projects, provide quality research and analysis of HR data, develop strategies and plans, and provide other specialist advice.

This role involves engaging across all parts of the University, in particular with the Human Resources Division, Strategy, Analytics and Reporting Office and with external stakeholders to manage, coordinate or advise on particular projects (including ad hoc), programmes or committees at the request of the Director.

You will have the support of a comprehensive HR infrastructure, and colleagues both within the HR Divisional Office team and across the wider Human Resources Division.

Your skills and experience/Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

We are looking for someone who will champion our values: Manaakitaka/Respect, Pono/Integrity, Māhirahira/Curiosity and Wharawhanaukataka/Community.

You will also have:
•    A tertiary qualification in a relevant field.
•    Considerable experience in strategic and operational planning.
•    High level research and analytical skills.
•    Demonstrated ability to manage projects and work with competing demands.
•    Demonstrated capability to analyse risk, take the initiative and work autonomously to prepare solutions for consideration.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to strategic decision-making and work across the organisation on a wide range of challenging and interesting projects. If it sounds like your next career step – we need to talk!

Further details/Pūroko

This is permanent, full-time (37.5 hours a week) position located in Dunedin.

We offer competitive salary, 5 weeks’ annual leave (pro rata), a 6.75% superannuation scheme, and excellent professional development opportunities.

The appointment range for this position is $94,974 to $103,058 per annum.

The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking, people and behaviours. This means that we honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected.

Confidential enquiries can be made to Kevin Seales, HR Director, via the contact details below.

Application/Tono

To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2400644 will close on Wednesday, 10 April 2024.

Additional Information

Contact: Kevin Seales     Tel: 03 479 8267

Position details: Job Description

Further Information: Department Website

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Location: About Dunedin

Primary Location
 NZL-SI-Dunedin
Employment Status
 Permanent 
Salary Level and Range Management Band 2 (Range of Appointments $94,974 to $103,056, Top of Range $111,137)
Organisation
 Human Resources Divisional Office
Job Function
 HR Adviser