Tēnā koutou katoa, Mālō nī, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Kia orāna, Tālofa lava, Mālō e lelei, Tālofa, Ni sa bula vinaka, Noa'ia, and warm Pacific Greetings.
E ngā reo, e ngā mana, huri noa I te motu, tēnā koutou katoa.
He tūranga tēnei e wātea ana ki roto o Kia Puāwai
Job Description
About Kia Puāwai | He kōrero mō Kia Puāwai
At Kia Puāwai, our vision is Kia Tupu, Kia Hua, Kia Puāwai – To grow, to flourish, to prosper.
We are a tangata Tiriti NGO specialising in providing therapeutic services for tamariki, rangatahi and whānau who have complex behavioural and/or mental health needs.
Our Waka Hourua strategy draws from both te ao Māori and te ao Tauiwi knowledge to strengthen wellbeing, mana, and wairua. Through Waka Hourua and our tikanga | values – Whanaungatanga, Manaakitanga, Aroha, and Wairuatanga – we hold ourselves to the highest standards in all we do.
Our national office is in Tāmaki Makaurau, and we have over 200 kaimahi and caregivers supporting young people and their whānau across Te Tai Tokerau, greater Tāmaki, Waikato, Te Moana-a-Toi (Bay of Plenty), Te Matau-a-Māui (Hawke’s Bay), and the lower areas of Te Ika a Māui and Te Wai Pounamu.
A comprehensive orientation and induction programme, including noho marae.
Four Day Working Week - our kaimahi retain 100 percent of their pay, while working 80 percent (or close to) of the time, and still delivering 100 percent on the great mahi we do.
Flexible work practices
A strong focus on health, safety and wellbeing support
Values driven, inclusive and supportive culture
Generous leave benefits including paid birthday leave
About the role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Director, People & Capability to join our leadership team. This pivotal role leads the development of people and culture practices that make Kia Puāwai a truly great place to work.
You will work closely with the Chief Executive and leadership team, bringing strategic advice and practical leadership across all areas of People & Capability – including workforce development, organisational culture, employee relations, remuneration, leadership development, health and safety, and payroll services.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the development and implementation of Kia Puāwai’s People & Capability strategy aligned with organisational goals.
Provide expert advice to the Chief Executive and leadership team.
Drive initiatives that build capability, engagement, and wellbeing across the organisation.
Ensure compliance with employment and health & safety legislation, and lead the organisation’s Health, Safety & Wellbeing portfolio.
Oversee payroll, remuneration, HRIS systems, and annual performance processes.
Lead and mentor the People & Capability team.
Build strong stakeholder relationships and represent Kia Puāwai with integrity and in line with our values.
Desired Skills and Experience
About You | Mōu
This role is ideal for a seasoned HR leader who can bring expertise, innovation, and cultural competence to guide our organisation into the future.
To be considered for this role, you will be a proven leader with:
Deep knowledge of employment legislation, organisational development, and change management.
Experience handling complex employee relations and coaching leaders.
Strong skills in workforce planning, analytics, and people metrics.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and working effectively across both te ao Māori and te ao Tauiwi contexts.
A relevant degree (Human Resource Management, Employment Law, Business, or related discipline) and a full driver’s licence.
Membership of HRNZ and postgraduate qualifications are desirable.
How to apply
Our closing date for applications | Rā Katinga – is Friday 26 September 2025. Please note that we review applications as we receive these and we can remove the advert before the closing date if we find a suitable candidate.
Ngā mihi nui. Kia manuia, vinaka vakalevu, Kia monuina, Faka’apa’apa atu, Ia manuia, Fakafetai, Fakafetai lasi, Fḁiåkse’ea, Ko bati n rab’a
Menā e ngākaunui ana koe ki tēnei mahi, whakapā mai mō ngētehi atu kōrero ki raro nei.
We welcome and encourage diversity and inclusion in our workforce and adhere to best practice equal employment opportunity principles in all aspects of our recruitment and ways of working. Kia Puāwai is Rainbow Tick and DV Free Tick accredited.
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