Deputy Executive Director: People and Safety
About
Ko wai mātou | About us as an organisation
At Te Kura Matatini ki Otago/Otago Polytechnic, a business division of Te Pūkenga, we are committed to attracting, developing and retaining kaimahi (staff) who are passionate, creative, future-focused and dedicated to help set the direction for quality vocational and applied learning to meet tomorrow’s needs.
We are guided by our values and we are proud to be Rainbow Tick certified. We aspire to create a working environment that is inclusive and meets the aspirations of mana whenua ensuring equity for Māori and increasing access for all.
Mō te tūraka mahi | About the role
As a member of Te Kāhui Manukura (TKM), our senior leadership team, you will lead the People and Culture, and Wellbeing and Safety Teams, ensuring growth and development in both areas with a culture of enhancing capability for all.
While your focus will be strategy to support our people, you will balance strategy with operations in this pivotal role as we embrace a period of significant change in our organisation. You will provide values-based leadership guiding your team to develop exceptional teams aligned with Otago Polytechnic's needs.
Ko wai koe | About you
Key to success in this role will be your:
- Extensive experience in leading change in complex environments
- Demonstrable People and Culture, and Health, Safety and Wellbeing leadership in a large organisation at a senior level
- A depth of knowledge and practical application of best practice in the portfolio remit
- Passion to support kaimahi to realise their potential and thrive
- Collaborative and approachable style with the ability to build meaningful relationships with a broad range of stakeholders (internal and external)
- Experience in a tertiary education environment or public sector would be an advantage.
The successful applicant will uphold our organisation’s commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi by continuously developing and upholding your understanding of our obligations and connection with Te Tiriti as an individual and as an organisation.
Through recognition, empowerment and inclusion, you will give greater acknowledgement to the unmet needs of Māori, Pasifika and disabled people and their whanau.
Tono ināianei | Apply now
For specific information please contact Lizzie McKenzie on 027 447 6686 or [email protected]
https://www.op.ac.nz/about/careers/work-with-us
Applications close 5pm, Wednesday 28 May 2025
Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time Capability Level: Shapes Domains of Knowledge: HR Administration, Policy and Process Design, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Analytics and Data Science, Attraction, Recruitment and Selection, Employment Relations, Industrial Relations, Change Management, Health, Safety and Wellbeing, Remuneration and Rewards, Learning and Development, Employee Engagement and Experience, Workforce Planning, HR Systems and Technology, Payroll Management, Leading the HR Function and Organisational Development. This employer recognises the value of Professional Accreditation with HRNZ. Find out more about Professional Accreditation and The Path - the Capability Framework for HR Professionals. |
