Job Description

Te Papa stands proud as an iconic national museum housing the treasures of the nation and is a vibrant destination for both national and international visitors.  It is also a meeting place, a place for lifelong learning, and a place that inspires a sense of wonder and connection. 

The People, Safety and Culture tīma (team) at Te Papa works in partnership with directorates to develop initiatives and resolve issues in relation to Te Papa's people, culture, and health, safety, and wellbeing practices. Our team is made up of three groups: Organisational Development, People Advisory and Systems, and Health and Safety. Collectively, we deliver on people, safety and culture strategies supporting a leader-led philosophy and ensuring a people-centred approach.

Biculturalism is a founding philosophy and practice of Te Papa designed to explore the contribution of Māori language and culture to the life, culture and activities of the museum in small and large ways. Our vision is to be a Tiriti-based museum, where a collective commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi is fostered and Māori exercise tino rangatiratanga. Te Papa's three values Whanaungatanga (Teamwork), Manaakitanga (Respect) and Auahatanga (Creativity) are at the centre of how Te Papa works.

About the position: People & Culture Advisor

This position sits within the People Advisory and Systems group of the People, Safety and Culture team.

Your mahi will span the range of people practice areas (such as policies, recruitment, performance, engagement, employment relations, industrial relations, wellness, organisational change, reporting and analysis, and organisational development programme implementation), working closely with our Senior People & Culture Advisors and Business Partners as you build your capability.

Skills, knowledge and experience

To do well in this position you will have some experience in HR administration, co-ordination or advisory support and be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of employment legislation. Some workforce analytics experience would be a plus.

Knowledge of Te Reo Māori, tikanga and te Tiriti o Waitangi (or a commitment to learning and integrating these into your mahi) is important at Te Papa.

Remuneration and Benefits

The starting annual salary for this position is between $79,300 to $94,100.  Offers will be made within the range to reflect the skills and experience offered by the candidate and those required of the role, and internal relativities with other employees.

Please see https://www.tepapa.govt.nz/help-guide-for-job-candidates#why for advertised benefits of working at Te Papa.  Among others these include subsidised car parking and free entry to paid exhibitions.  We're also open to flexible working arrangements and can consider employment options from 30 to 40 hours per week.

Application Information

Applications close on Sunday 5 January 2025.

Applicants must have the ability to obtain and maintain the legal right to work in New Zealand.  Pre-employment checks will be undertaken, including criminal conviction history and reference checking prior to Te Papa confirming an offer of employment.

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Antonia Haythornthwaite on 022 010 7551.