- Experienced passionate Human Resources professionals will seize this opportunity
- A new, pivotal senior leadership role where you can make an impact.
- Plan, create, embed, and see your work come to life.
In proud partnership with the Racing Integrity Board (RIB), we seek a senior-level HR professional passionate about making a difference through people, capability, culture, and leadership to join their team.
This is a new position introduced to establish the people pillar, which will play a significant part in helping shape and transform the culture of the organisation and in return, contribute to its overall effectiveness.
About us
The Racing Integrity Board (RIB) is the independent regulator for thoroughbred, harness, and greyhound racing in New Zealand. The RIB has the responsibility to promote and ensure compliance with high standards of animal welfare, integrity and professionalism by participants in the racing industry.
Established under the Racing Industry Act 2020, the RIB has a national presence working across the three racing codes. Our race day teams attend nearly one thousand race meetings across 59 tracks each year. We work to ensure racing is safe, fair and high standards of animal welfare are maintained.
About the Role
Reporting to the Director Corporate Services, this role will be responsible for strategic human resources leadership, employee engagement, culture development, talent development and training, performance management, and employee relations.
It is both a strategic and hands-on human resources operations delivery role.
Your priority will be to review all existing HR systems and processes, then lead the strategic and operational delivery required to develop and streamline the people and culture function. You will be responsible for the ongoing management of this function.
In this role you can expect to:
- develop, implement, and drive new strategic HR initiatives, aligned with the overarching goals and values of RIB
- be an organisational culture champion
- establish and manage talent development and training
- set up performance management frameworks that will support managers and their people to be their best
- provide trusted HR advice and thought leadership to the CE and senior leadership team
- manage all aspects of HR operations and administration
About you
This is a role for a senior HR professional. Your CV will demonstrate evidence of proven successes establishing and managing an all-encompassing HR/People and Capability function. You will bring strategic expertise, together with a willingness to roll up your sleeves to implement and drive new initiatives to ensure success.
We expect this person to offer:
- a bachelor’s degree in human resources, organisational development, business administration or other relevant fields
- demonstrated senior level of experience within HR management. At least 5 years is expected
- a deep, current understanding of HR best practices, employment law, and regulations
- a tool kit of tried-and-true systems and processes, with an ongoing appetite for reviewing to ensure fit for purpose
- fresh energy, ideas, and a genuine commitment to making a difference
In return for your expertise, this is an opportunity to make your mark within an organisation making a meaningful contribution to the sporting sector. You will have the support of an invested and committed leadership team.
The preferred location for this role is Wellington, Auckland applications will be considered.
How to apply
For a copy of the full position description or to chat about this role please contact Katie Kemp on 021 928 232 or Nicci McQueen on 027 297 8075 at Talent Aotearoa. To make your application, please prepare your CV and cover letter and click the APPLY NOW link.
Applications for this role will be reviewed daily, closing at 5 pm on Sunday 4th August 2024.
Only people with the right to work in New Zealand may apply for this position. For advice on obtaining a New Zealand work or residence visa visit www.immigration.govt.nz.
