People and Culture Project Lead (FT)

Connecting people 1 vsa.org.nz transforming lives info@vsa.org.nz 0800 872 8646 People and Culture Project Lead (Fixed Term) Team: People and Culture Group: People, Finance and Workplace Grade: 18 Reports to: Director People, Finance and Workplace Location: Wellington Office Updated: October 2024 Role Purpose: The purpose of this role is to lead and implement specific People and Culture related projects including:

1. Developing and implementing a Diversity and Induction framework for VSA;
2. Undertaking an audit/review of current Health and Safety practices to identify areas for change to ensure legal compliance and modern/fit for purpose approach.
3. Updating and publishing key People and Culture and Health and Safety policies;
4. Undertaking a review and update of the VSA Business Continuity Plan;
5. Providing advice on leadership development solutions to support the continued development of VSA leadership practice.

The delivery of these projects will help ensure that VSA’s people and culture systems, policies and processes are fit for purpose. Direct Reports: Nil Budget Delegation: Nil About VSA: Volunteer Service Abroad - Te Tūao Tāwāhi (VSA) is New Zealand’s largest and most experienced volunteering agency working within international development. VSA sends New Zealanders and people with strong connections to Aotearoa on overseas assignments to share their skills, experience, and knowledge directly with local people and communities to make real, sustainable change. VSA focuses on people-centred development. We give great importance to manaakitanga which means we value respectful partnerships, working and learning together, cross-cultural understanding, and the spirit of volunteering. Critical Success Factors: Area of Responsibility: Diversity and Inclusion:

1. Lead the design, development and implementation of the VSA Diversity and Inclusion framework.
2. Work with senior leadership to drive initiatives that promote an inclusive workplace, ensuring the organisation meets its D&I objectives.
3. Develop measures and reporting on D&I progress, making recommendations for improvement.

People and Culture policies and procedures:

1. Ensure HR policies and practices are in line with employment law and best practice.
2. Review and development of key HR and H&S related policies and procedures across VSA for both staff, contractors, and volunteers.
3. Develop tool kits for processes, systems and policies around people and performance.

Organisational Health, Safety and Wellbeing:

1. Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive Health and Safety framework that complies with the New Zealand Health and Safety at Work Act.
2. Align our practices with a recognised external audit methodology.
3. Collaborate with relevant teams to ensure workplace safety, risk management, and regulatory compliance.

Business Continuity Planning:

1. Develop and implement Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) across critical functions.
2. Lead BCP simulations and training.

Leadership development:

1. Provide advice on leadership development solutions to support the continued development of VSA leadership practice.

Project Management:

1. Lead the planning, execution and delivery of people and culture related projects.
2. Monitor project progress, identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.

Health and Safety:

1. Taking reasonable care for personal safety and wellbeing in all VSA workplaces.
2. Reporting all occupational injury, illness, near miss incidents, accidents, environmental spills, or fire.

Key Relationships: Internal:

• Director People Finance and Workplace
• Senior Leadership Team
• People and Culture Team

External:

• Worksafe
• Diversity and Inclusion networks

Skills / Competencies / Attributes:

1. Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
2. A minimum of 8 years of experience in a generalist HR role, with at least 2 years in a senior advisory capacity.
3. Comprehensive knowledge of the New Zealand Health and Safety at Work Act.
4. Strong project management skills.
5. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

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