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People & Workforce Partner - Water Services Organisation

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Job Description - People & Workforce Partner - Water Services Organisation


Te Tūranga | About the role


We’re looking for a People & Workforce Partner until 30th June 2027 to support the establishment of a new regional Water Services Organisation.


Working closely with the People & Workforce Lead, this role will play a key part in designing and implementing people structures, systems and processes that enable a successful organisational set-up and transition.


This is a hands-on partnering role where you’ll provide practical people advice, workforce insights and delivery support across a complex and high-profile programme of work. You’ll contribute to workforce planning, organisation design, employee transition and change activities—helping ensure a smooth, people-focused transition.


What you’ll be part of:



  • Supporting the establishment of a new water organisation

  • Working across a complex transition and change programme

  • Providing workforce insights, reporting and dashboards to support decision-making

  • Partnering with leaders and workstreams to enable strong staff engagement and communication

  • Collaborating with wider People & Culture teams across councils


 


Ngā Pukenga | What you’ll need to succeed


To succeed in this role, you’ll bring strong HR partnering capability along with a practical, delivery-focused approach in a fast-moving environment.


You’ll also have:



  • A tertiary qualification in HR or related discipline

  • Proven experience in data analytics, workforce reporting and dashboard preparation

  • Ability to provide clear, practical people advice and insights to support change and transition

  • Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills

  • High level of integrity and ability to manage confidential information

  • Experience supporting organisational change, transition or establishment (desirable)

  • Understanding of public sector or local government environments (desirable)

  • An understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application in practice


 


Te Tukanga | How to apply


If you want to be part of an energetic, fun, and supportive team, then we'd love to hear from you. For more information, please contact Heather Burton at [email protected]


Please note we will not be accepting applications via email. If you wish to apply, please click ‘Apply’ at the bottom of this page and follow the link.


 


Applications will close 15th July 2026


 


We’re committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those living with disabilities.
If you need any support or adjustments to take part in our recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at 
[email protected]



  • You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.


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Te Tūranga | About The Role

Rangitikei District Council is the local government authority for the Rangitikei District.

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