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Waitaki District Council:HR Specialists and HR Officer

Waitaki District Council:HR Specialists and HR Officer

Waitaki District Council 20 Thames Street, Oamaru

Listed: 1 Aug 2023

Oamaru, Otago

Consulting & Generalist HR (Human Resources & Recruitment)

Government (Government & Defence)

Full time


Fixed Term Full Time


Do you want to be part of a whole-of-business transformation programme that is also a career defining opportunity? At Waitaki District Council we have several opportunities to be an integral part of a significant transformation project that is unique within our industry.


We are looking for Expressions of Interest for HR Specialists and an HR Officer on a fixed-term basis (12-24 months) to help deliver our transformation programme. Reporting to the People and Culture Manager, you will be joining a dynamic team with broad responsibility for organisational change, technological change, and process change.


These HR roles will collaborate with stakeholders, including department managers, employees, and external partners, to ensure successful implementation of transformative ways of working through sound HR practices.

The purpose of these roles will be to assist with change proposals, consultation and engagement processes, internal recruitment and deployment processes, as well as other HR related activities which support Council throughout the Transformation programme.


Desired attributes include:

  • Minimum 3 years' HR experience
  • Demonstrated experience implementing HR processes from end-to-end, with hands-on experience in several aspect/activities
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks within tight deadlines and prioritise effectively.
  • Demonstrated people skills and ability to follow procedures and resolve exceptions.
  • Proven organisational skills.
  • Team player who can work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and able to work independently.


Council offers a comprehensive range of benefits including:

  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Sick leave available on commencement
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Discounted BP fuel
  • Discounted gym membership


About us:

Waitaki, we've got room for you. We're looking for people who are innovative, courageous, and clever. This is a challenging time for local government - you certainly won't be bored, and you'll find your work family are a bunch of cool humans. You will enjoy:

  • Affordable living, great schools, and a country lifestyle
  • Most amenities within walking distance
  • Great recreational facilities in the district
  • No traffic jams - no stress
  • Staying and working in a diverse community.


Visit here to learn more about our beautiful region.


Enquiries regarding this position can be made to Kathy Orr, Transformation Project Manager on 03 433 030 or simply apply now to express your interest.


Other Transformation roles available include:

  • Project Managers
  • Business Analyst


To apply for this job and to view the position description go to: https://waitakidistrictcouncil.recruitmenthub.co.nz/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6399587.

Applications close 29 August 2023