Are you someone who loves HR when it's practical, varied, and close to the business?
Ravensdown is looking for a confident HR Advisor ready to take that next step, or an established HR Business Partner who enjoys being hands-on to join its People & Performance team. You'll provide trusted HR advice and support to managers across a diverse organisation.
Initially, you'll be immersed in our operational business, working with teams across manufacturing, stores and quarries, as well as ESG & Safety and our aerial spreading subsidiary, Aerowork. You'll have the opportunity to build strong relationships and develop a broad understanding of Ravensdown, our operations and our people.
You'll have the support of an experienced HR team along with a wider Payroll, and OD and change team. There is plenty of scope to take ownership, build relationships and make a genuine contribution.
We're looking for an experienced HR generalist who enjoys variety, building strong relationships and making a genuine difference. You'll join a passionate and committed team and be someone who naturally embodies our values: We Connect (Whanaungatanga), We Respect (Kaitiakitanga), and We Deliver (Kotahitanga).
Ideally, you'll bring:
Experience in an operational or industrial environment, including exposure to collective agreements, would be valuable, but isn't essential.
Above all, you'll be approachable, curious and comfortable taking the initiative. You'll be solutions focused and know how to balance sound HR practice with the realities of running a business.
A sense of humour and the ability to build rapport with people from all walks of life will certainly help!
Why Ravensdown?
Ravensdown is a New Zealand co-operative combining science, technology and practical expertise to help farmers achieve better outcomes.
You'll join a down-to-earth, collaborative People & Performance team that values good relationships, professional development and getting things done. There's genuine variety, plenty of opportunity to grow your HR career and the chance to work with people across a fascinating range of businesses.
The package includes Southern Cross health insurance (wellbeing-two), a 5% superannuation contribution, income protection and life insurance, free parking, phone and laptop.
The team values working together in person, with the potential for flexibility once you're established in the role. Travel to operational sites around New Zealand will also be part of the opportunity.
Interested?
If you're an established or upcoming HRBP who enjoys building great partnerships and helping people move forward, we'd love to hear from you.
For more information or a confidential conversation, contact Mel Eradus on 03 265 0668, Mel@bishopassociates.co.nz or apply with your CV and brief cover letter via their Seek Advertisement
Applications close: 27th November
Applications will be processed as they come in and the successful applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.
Forged in 1977 from farmers’ determination to resist large corporations snapping up assets in the farming sector. Today, Ravensdown exists to enable smarter farming for a better New Zealand. As a farmer-owned co-operative, our products, expertise and technology help farmers reduce environmental impacts and optimise value from the land.
Whether it’s food grown for livestock or for humans, we are an integral part of the food creation process. We are the only co-operative on the planet that tests for, advises about, buys, ships, stores, spreads, measures and maps food-creating nutrients and fertiliser in a truly integrated way. We also provide products and services in environmental mitigation, agronomy and animal health sectors.
From scientists to sales staff, engineers to IT experts, the diverse team is focused on a common goal: to enable smarter farming for a better New Zealand by delivering quality agri-products, technologies and services.
When it comes to the growing prosperity of New Zealand, stronger rural communities and a progressive environmentally considerate agri-sector, Ravensdown is part of the solution.
