Chief People & Corporate Officer

Expertise: Generalist HR, Chief Operations Officer, General Counsel, Chief People Officer, Policy, Compliance, Strategy & Planning, External Communications Our vision is to be the number one streamer for trusted news, sport, and entertainment, and we have a clear Digital + Strategy to support this vision. As part of our Executive team as Chief People & Corporate Officer, you will have responsibility for the development and successful delivery of this strategy. There are three strategic pillars the business is focused on achieving:

• Audiences - Deliver exceptional, digital-led content and experience for our viewers
• Revenue - Be the preferred digital platform for NZ advertisers
• Future Business - Realign our operating and cost models with a digital-first focus.

These strategic pillars are underpinned by our People (Empower our people with a digital-first culture and skills) and Technology (Enable the business with digital and data capability) foundations. The opportunity - Te tūranga As Chief People & Corporate Officer , reporting to the CEO, you will be responsible for leading the operational excellence of TVNZ and includes responsibility for:

• Leading the development of the People Strategy for TVNZ and overseeing the People and Culture function, including the transformation change plan to support TVNZ's digital-first culture.
• Overseeing the delivery of appropriate and up-to-date legal advice and managing the legal risk of TVNZ.
• Overseeing the development of Corporate Affairs along with the internal and external Communications strategy.
• Ownership of the development of TVNZ's Government Relations strategy alongside the CEO and Board.
• Supporting the negotiations (non-revenue contracts) and business affairs strategy and execution plan.
• Leading TVNZ's enterprise business operations (including premises, facilities, business continuity, and shared operational services) to improve output and productivity and reduce the cost of operations.

To be successful in this role, you will need the following:

• Excellent Business Partnering and coaching skills, with experience partnering with CEOs and Executive teams to drive strategic business outcomes.
• The ability to operate and lead transformative progress at pace and the ability to openly engage with and collaborate with all parts of TVNZ's business to our Digital + Strategy.
• Strong planning and organizing skills - able to deliver accurate results to deadlines.
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills - ability to think laterally.
• Excellent writing and communication skills, including verbal communication, and the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Proven ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams in an environment of competing interests and limited resources.
• Proven leadership skills at an Executive team and demonstrated ability in leading large complex teams.
• Operational experience in or knowledge of at least two of these areas: Legal, Corporate Affairs, People & Culture, and Operational Business Areas.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Philly Irvine, Head of Talent Acquisition at TVNZ on mobile 021 564 691 or email philly.irvine@tvnz.co.nz. #J-18808-Ljbffr