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Director People Operations

Location:
Wellington
Type:
Permanent / Full Time
Reference:
1027699

Mō te tūnga | About the role

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking HR leader to join the People Operations Leadership Team and make a lasting impact. This is a rare opportunity to step into a pivotal leadership role where you will influence strategy, drive positive change, empower leaders and champion a high performing people first culture.

As the Director People Operations, you will lead the operational and strategic elements of HR service delivery including Workplace Investigations & Resolutions, HR Advisory and Payroll.  You will be responsible for delivering strategic and pragmatic HR outcomes and help resolve complex employee matters in a timely manner with a holistic and people-centric approach. Reporting to the Chief People Officer you will be a key part of the senior leadership team.

There is a clear roadmap and people strategy for the future which defines the culture, stand out leadership capability and modern innovative HR services the People Operations group are committed to embedding including the implementation of a new payroll/HRIS system.

E tῡ ki te kei o te waka, kia pakia koe e ngā ngaru o te wā.
Stand at the stern of the canoe and feel the spray of the future biting at your face

He aha taau e kawe mai | What you’ll bring

You will be a seasoned HR, ER and Change professional with significant leadership experience who has worked in large complex organisations and transformation environments. You will be well versed in employment relations have strong relationship management and influencing skills to work with their leaders to lift the capability and delivery across People Operations.  In addition to this you will be seen as a trusted and credible advisor to Executive Leaders providing them with strategic advice and support.  We are seeking a resilient, solution focused, confident individual who will bring energy, passion and enthusiasm to the role and organisation.

Suitable candidates will demonstrate:

  • Significant senior HR leadership experience.
  • Experience in building and leading high performing teams.
  • Strong experience in the employment investigations and resolution space.
  • Experience leading change and transformation in fast-paced, complex environments.
  • The ability to influence, gain trust and establish new relationships quickly.
  • A depth of knowledge and experience across generalist HR.
  • Experience in digital transformation would be desirable.
  • Highly motivated, organised, takes initiative and is performance and outcomes driven.
  • Experience in executing people-related initiatives (policy, process, systems, and HR practices).
  • Experience in dealing with ambiguity, demonstrating sound judgement and composure.  

Mo tātou | About us
  
New Zealand Police is the lead agency responsible for preventing crime and enhancing community safety. It works in partnership with individuals, communities, businesses, and other public sector agencies towards the vision of making New Zealand the safest country. Police is the government’s largest front-line response agency with around 15,500 employees in large and small communities all over New Zealand and in liaison and policing development roles overseas.
  
Your development is highly valued at NZ Police. Our employees enjoy significant investment in their development not only at an individual level, but also at the team and community practice level. We work hard to match you with work that will both play to your strengths and challenge you in new ways.
  
The work you’ll be engaged in is real, tangible work that directly benefits our frontline and communities. Taken all together, this means we can offer you career path opportunities to progress in your chosen profession and become a more well-rounded, experienced leader, with opportunities across the range of work we support.
  
Me pēhea te tono | How to apply

H2R is proud to be working with NZ Police to recruit this key leadership position. To apply for this position please visit www.h2r.co.nz and refer to reference number 1027699.

You will be required to submit an application form. Before confirmation of hire, pre-employment checks will be undertaken which will include reference, drug and alcohol testing and police vetting prior to any written offer being made. Applications close Monday 23 March 2026.

For further information please contact Nikki Grebby on 04 4999 471 or Katerina Makarios on 0274987154 or email us nikki.grebby@h2r.co.nz or Katerina.makarios@h2r.co.nz. You must be eligible to work in New Zealand to be considered for this opportunity. All applications will be acknowledged by email.

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