People and Culture Advisor

Job Description

Te Papa stands proud as an iconic national museum housing the treasures of the nation and is a vibrant destination for both national and international visitors. It is also a meeting place, a place for lifelong learning, and a place that inspires a sense of wonder and connection. Te Papa is an amazing organisation to work for and we have bold aspirations for the future.

Te Papa's leaders and kaimahi are ably supported by the People, Safety and Culture team who work in partnership with all directorates to develop initiatives ad resolve business issues in relation to Te Papa's people, culture and HR practices. The range of tō tīma, our teams, is diverse from those people who are renown specialists in their fields, to those managing specialist art and historical collections, to creative and interactive exhibition building, to event management and front of house mahi. It takes collaborative and innovative frameworks, products and services to support all of this important mahi on behalf of the people of Aotearoa.

Our team is transforming and we have a need for someone with experience providing HR administrative, coordination and advisory support. As the first point of contact for leaders and kaimahi with queries, you will be providing support for end to end recruitment, learning and development, payroll, annualised processes and returns, and HR processes. You will have exposure to all aspects of people practices including payroll, advisory, health and safety, and organisational development. This gives you the opportunity to further develop broad and generalist HR skills, capabilities and experience.

We are looking for your knowledge,and two or more years' experience in the following:

• HR admin, coordinator or advisory support
• Operational HR practice and relevant legislation
• MS office applications
• Professional communication and engagement in person and in writing
• Te reo, tikanga and Te Tiriti o Waitangi practices, or commitment to learn

Biculturalism is a founding philosophy and practice of Te Papa designed to explore the contribution of Māori language and culture to the life, culture and activities of the museum in small and large ways. Te Papa fosters and nurtures cross-cultural capability, the ability of people of different cultural backgrounds to interact with one another in positive and uplifting ways. We look to our leaders to live and support this capability.

The starting salary for this position is between $79,300 to $94,100 pa with further room for progression through the band. Offers will be made within the range to reflect the skills and experience offered by the candidate and those required of the role, and internal relativities with other employees.

Please see https://www.tepapa.govt.nz/help-guide-for-job-candidates#why for advertised benefits of working at Te Papa. Among others these include subsidised car parking and free entry to paid exhibitions. We're also open to flexible working arrangements and will consider employment options up to 40 hours per week.

Organisation

Te Papa Museum

Job Summary

As the first point of contact for leaders and kaimahi with queries, you will be providing support for end to end recruitment, learning and development, payroll, annualised processes and returns, and HR processes.

Salary

starting salary for this position is between $79,300 to $94,100 pa

How to apply

Applications close on Tuesday, 11 June 2024.

Applicants must have the ability to obtain and maintain the legal right to work in New Zealand. Pre-employment checks will be undertaken, including criminal conviction history and reference checking prior to Te Papa confirming an offer of employment.

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Karen Gordon-Lewis on  or email 

To view a copy of the position description, please enter the following URL into you internet browser: https://expressonline.haineslink.co.nz/pdfs/783598_JobDesc.pdf

Sector

Local Government