Senior HR Consultant

Wellington based | Full-time Fixed term parental leave cover until September 2027 | Midpoint of $122,812 dependent on your skills and experience What you’ll do - Ko tōu ake mahi As a Senior HR Consultant, you'll be a trusted partner to senior leaders across the Ministry, helping them navigate complex people challenges and build high-performing teams. You'll provide strategic thinking and practical advice across workforce planning, leadership capability, organisational change and employment relations while contributing to initiatives that strengthen organisational capability and culture. Just as important as the work is the team you'll be joining. We're proud of the culture we've built. It’s collaborative, supportive, and genuinely enjoyable. We celebrate success, back each other through challenges, and make time to connect, whether that’s over a morning coffee, a shared lunch, or around our ever-expanding snack table. You'll join a team that looks out for one another, enjoys having a laugh and delivers great work together. What you’ll bring - Ko ngā pūkenga ōu Relevant HR qualification and/or equivalent senior HR advisory experience. Experience working in a large and complex organisation, preferably within the public sector. Strong knowledge of New Zealand employment legislation and employment relations. Strong relationship management, communication, and influencing skills. What we bring - Ngā hua o tō mātou whare Discover opportunities for personal and professional growth in an organisation that values wellbeing, inclusion, and work-life balance. At the Ministry, we value the authentic 'you' and believe every voice and perspective matters. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to improving health outcomes for New Zealanders. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful environment and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. Please let us know if you require any support or adjustments to participate in our recruitment process. Applications close on Sunday 23 August 2026. Please note to be eligible for this position you will have working rights and be based in Wellington by the start date. If you plan to relocate, please add this detail to your cover letter. The Ministry of Health is steward of the New Zealand health system and the lead advisor to Government on health. Our overarching goal is for all New Zealanders to live longer and in better health to have an improved quality of life. As steward, we set the direction across the health system so we and others can make informed decisions and prioritise resources accordingly. We advise the Government on health policy, and regulate and monitor the health system, to ensure all New Zealanders have access to health care for better health outcomes. Our role is to create an environment where all New Zealanders are supported to stay well and where all parts of the health system are supported to operate at their best. #J-18808-Ljbffr