Mō te tūnga | About the role
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced People & Capability Manager to lead our People & Capability (P&C) function. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering our P&C strategy, systems, and processes to attract, develop, engage, and retain exceptional talent. You will play a key part in supporting Whakaata Māori in its transformational journey by driving cultural and operational change, building leadership capability, and fostering a values-based, high-performing workplace culture.

This is a full-time, permanent position based at our head office in East Tāmaki.

Ngā kawenga matua | Key responsibilities

• Lead and deliver of the Whakaata Māori People & Capability strategy and initiatives.
• Provide strategic HR leadership and advice to senior leaders and managers.
• Champion our organisational values and build a culture of engagement, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee employment relations, remuneration, workforce planning, and organisational development.
• Develop and implement learning and leadership development programmes to grow internal capability.
• Ensure compliance with all employment legislation and best practice HR standards.
• Lead a small, high-performing P&C team and foster professional growth and te reo Māori development.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | What you’ll bring

• A tertiary qualification in Human Resources or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Extensive HR leadership experience (8+ years), ideally at a senior level.
• Proven ability to lead people strategy, organisational development, and change management.
• Strong knowledge of New Zealand employment law and industrial relations.
• Excellent relationship management, coaching, and influencing skills.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving capability with a hands-on, collaborative approach.
• A commitment to te reo me ngā tikanga Māori, and an understanding of how these enrich our workplace and mahi.

Ko wai mātou | Who we are
Whakaata Māori is Aotearoa New Zealand’s indigenous national broadcaster that inspires viewers to connect with te ao Māori through compelling and authentic Māori content. The network delivers a diverse range of educational, informative, and entertainment content that reflects the unique identity of Aotearoa, promoting an inclusive environment that fosters the growth and revitalisation of te reo me ngā tikanga Māori. Each day, Whakaata Māori reaches thousands of viewers through channels, Whakaata Māori and Te Reo and online entertainment platform Māori+. Our news site teaomaori.news connects people to the important Māori issues throughout the day.

Tono mai ināianei | Apply now via Seek
If you’re ready to lead change with purpose and heart, we want to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter telling us why you're the right person for this role.