Senior People & Capability Advisor
Come join a team that is passionate about providing leadership support that directly improves outcomes for our communities' water services, infrastructure and the environment.
- Creative opportunity supporting workforce requirements
- Close partnerships with a motivated and engaged group
- Petone Location with up to 2 days WFH
This is a fixed term position for 9 months that will partner with our digital products and services team to ensure all people and capability advice and support needs are met as they initiate and build a large technology investment programme.
Appointment remuneration will be dependent on skills and experience.
The opportunity
As a Senior People & Capability Advisor you will integrate into all aspects of an ambitious and large technology investment programme that will change the way our kaimahi work and enable capability our organisation has not previously had. You will also work alongside a dedicated People & Capability Team that work collaboratively and have a continued focus on organisation and people initiatives. In this role you will:
- Partner with People and Programme Leaders to advise on best organisation design, team structures and programme capability needs.
- Identify position requirements, position scope and create reflective position descriptions.
- Embed ways of working and support team culture and development that enables high-performance.
- Assess position size and grading (using a remuneration framework based on strategic pay).
- Analyse and report on people metrics that provide insight and advise on people related strategies.
- Apply legislation, best practice and HR policies to all people related engagements and support leaders through any employment related matters.
- Review and create offer and employment documentation and support onboarding activities.
- Support requirements for change.
About you
To be successful in this role you will bring:
- 5+ years People & Capability or HR Advisory experience.
- Change and Strategic HR portfolio support experience with a track record of robust organisation design.
- A thorough understanding of employment legislation and HR best practice.
- A proficient understanding of information, technology and data position requirements.
- Strong interpersonal qualities and the ability to engage and provide high-level and consistent advice across an organisaiton.
- Ability to self-manage, prioritise and meet deadlines in-line with programmes of work.
- Intermediate Microsoft office product and business application capability with an aptitude towards clear and concise written and verbal communication.
Benefits
At Wellington Water, our purpose extends beyond delivering great water services for the region; we foster a thriving community, support a diverse workforce, and offer supportive development opportunities. We genuinely care about your safety and wellbeing.
For a full list of our employee benefits click here.
About us
Wellington Water is the professional water services provider across Greater Wellington and South Wairarapa. Our job is to provide safe and healthy drinking water, collect and treat wastewater, and ensure the stormwater network is well managed. We’re a multi-council owned entity, tasked to manage the infrastructure and deliver water services to our communities.
The value of water (a precious taonga) sits at our organisational heart. Our people are passionate about providing waters services for our communities and environment which is reflective in our values; Tangata Tiaki, Whānau and Mana.
Applications close: Monday 29th September 2025
How to apply
To view a copy of the position description: click here.
To apply for the role, click on the ‘apply’ button or visit the Wellington Water Careers site, please note if you are a Wellington Water employee please apply using your work email.
For further information, email: JoinUs@wellingtonwater.co.nz
You must be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand and have an appropriate Visa.
- Department
- Corporate Services
- Role
- People & Capability
- Locations
- Petone Office
Petone Office
Staff benefits
1. Inclusive Culture: It is important to us that people love our culture. We embrace a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and inclusivity is at our core. Our team is united by passion, dedication, and a shared care for water and our community.
2. Safety and Support: We provide an Employee Assistance Scheme for crucial personal support, along with wellbeing and lifestyle education delivered through our Wellbe Team, ensuring you feel supported in and out of the workplace.
3. Health is Wealth: We prioritise your health with an annual voluntary health "warrant of fitness," immunisations, and flu vaccinations. Moreover, enjoy annual subsidised vision testing and contributions toward glasses to ensure clear vision.
4. Work-Life Balance: Where possible there is access to flexible work practices. And take advantage of our annual leave, reaching five weeks after three years of service, and 10 days sick leave from starting with us. In addition, take one paid day a year for your personal Wellbeing. We also offer parental leave and partner entitlements to support you during significant life moments.
5. Comprehensive Benefits: We have partnered with providers for discounted Southern Cross medical insurance, periodic vision and hearing tests, and eyewear subsidies. You can also access discounts at a range of retailers via Boost. Gain access to top-notch gear, machinery, PPE, and tools, fostering a safe work environment if you are “on the tools”. We also offer a staff referral bonus paid when a person is recruited for a senior front line position, and we may offer relocation support if you need to move into the district to work here.
6. Professional Growth: Grow your skills with a range of development opportunities. Boosting your personal and work career.
7. Community Connection: You can take one paid day a year to participate in voluntary work on a water-related activity. And maybe join our active Waiata group and be part of a community that works together, sings, and thrives together.
About Wellington Water
Wellington Water is owned by the Hutt, Porirua, Upper Hutt and Wellington city, South Wairarapa District, and the Greater Wellington Regional councils
The work Wellington Water does is vital and rewarding. We’re tangata tiaki for Wellington’s water, and caretakers of our water infrastructure. Every day, we work to ensure that our communities have access to safe, sufficient, reliable and efficient water services. WWL is growing, and opportunities are growing along with it. It’s a transformative time in the industry.
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