HR Advisory Services Manager at New Zealand Government

Apply for HR Advisory Services Manager at New Zealand Government in Wellington City, N, NZ. This full‑time on‑site position offers great opportunities for career growth. Ready to lead a high‑performing HR advisory team? Can you build trusted relationships and deliver clear, practical advice? Are you confident balancing competing priorities in a fast‑paced setting? About the role Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting an HR Advisory Services Manager to join the Human Resources team in a permanent, full‑time position. This key leadership role reports to the Associate Director, People Operations and leads a team of around 14 HR Advisers and Senior Advisers. As HR Advisory Services Manager, you will lead the delivery of proactive, high‑quality HR advice across the University, ensuring it is practical, balanced, and grounded in clear options and risk, enabling managers to make confident decisions about their people. Key responsibilities Lead a high‑performing advisory team. Coaching and developing Advisers to deliver quality, practical HR advice. Managing workloads, portfolios, and service continuity. Creating a team culture that balances operational delivery with development and innovation. Delivering impactful HR advice, supporting managers across a wide range of areas including employment relations and case management, recruitment, remuneration and job evaluation, organisational change and workforce planning, performance and capability development. Ensuring advice is pragmatic, risk‑aware, and outcome‑focused. Building capability and influencing outcomes – supporting the development of manager capability through tools, guidance, and training. Building trusted relationships with senior leaders across the University. Acting as a key link between advisory, specialist HR teams, and Finance. Using people data and workforce insights to identify trends and opportunities. Contributing to HR strategy, projects, and continuous improvement initiatives. Helping shape and embed our evolving HR operating model. Qualifications & experience Significant experience in complex HR environments (e.g., unionised, diverse workforce, organisational change). A strong track record of partnering with senior leaders to deliver outcomes. Experience leading teams and developing capability. The ability to balance operational delivery with strategic contribution. Excellent judgement – able to navigate risk, ambiguity, and competing priorities. A collaborative, relationship‑focused approach. Experience in the tertiary or public sector is advantageous. Relevant postgraduate qualification or HRNZ membership is a plus. Why join us At Te Herenga Waka, you’ll be part of a team that is purpose‑driven, values‑led, and evolving. You’ll have the opportunity to: Lead meaningful change in a large, complex organisation. Develop a capable and engaged advisory team. Influence how HR operates across the University. #J-18808-Ljbffr