Business Partner

People are interesting. We work with people. Work is always interesting.Ko wai matau | About usThe people at Whakatane District Council love what we do because we do it for others, and that feels good. We work hard and we know it's important to stop and play too. We work where we work best, whether it's the office or home. We're on a learning journey because we know we can always do better, and we know we're better together. Will you come on that journey with us?Mo tenei turanga mahi | About this roleAn opportunity has arisen within our People and Capability Team for a Business Partner to work closely with our People Leaders providing valuable, effective and timely employment relations advice and guidance. You'll build close relationships with the manager's and general manager's that you partner with, becoming a trusted member of their support network. We are a small, high-performing team passionate about our people. We're always ready to provide the support required to staff and People Leaders and we're focused on investing our time and energy where we can add the most value.Ko wai koe | About youWe'll provide the support and professional development; you'll provide the skills. We're looking for someone who brings a great range of generalist HR skills, experience and knowledge and is comfortable supporting, guiding and coaching managers. We work closely as a team as well as having connections across every area of the business so we'll be looking for someone whose values align with us and our organisation.You'll get access to a range of staff benefits including five weeks' annual leave, free swimming pool access, and a hybrid working policy which means flexible working arrangements that meet your needs, as well as ours. You'll never be more than half an hour away from rivers, lakes, forests, beaches and great walks - most are just on your doorstep. We love this place and you will too.Nga whaipainga | Our valuesWe're always learning and improving - Toitu te TaumataWe're passionate and proud - Toitu te Mauri OraWe work as one team - Toitu te Mahi TahiWe put people at the heart of everything we do - Toitu te TangataWe care about our environment - Toitu te TaiaoMe pehea te tono mai | How to applyIf you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Michelle Trudgen, Manager People & Capability or a member of our People & Capability team on 07 306 0500, or apply now.#J-18808-Ljbffr