Job Description

The Role

We’re looking for an empathetic, people-centric People & Culture professional to join our beautiful hotel in Rotorua.

In this role, you’ll be the go-to person for all people and culture matters; supporting department leaders, guiding employees, and ensuring best practices are followed across the business. You’ll bring strong administrative capability alongside a genuine passion for people, working closely with the Hotel Manager to foster a culture where manaakitanga is genuinely felt.

As part of the national People & Culture team, you’ll contribute strong employment relations knowledge and a collaborative mindset. You’ll be involved in group-wide initiatives, helping ensure teams are well supported, and set up for success.

We pride ourselves on flexibility and genuinely support work/life balance. This role can be tailored to suit the right person, with hours ranging from 20 to 40 per week (part-time or full-time).

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will have experience in:

• The full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, development, and offboarding
• Employment relations, with confidence managing ER matters end-to-end
• Performance management processes and providing guidance to leaders
• Employment legislation and ensuring compliance with relevant requirements
• Workforce reporting, data analysis, and planning
• Health and Safety practices and obligations
• Using HR systems and digital tools efficiently, with the ability to work independently
• Contributing to workplace culture, engagement, and wellbeing initiatives

Person Specifications

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• Strong Employment Relations expertise
• An empathetic, approachable leadership style
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• The ability to balance operational support with project work

Benefits

He kura te tangata - We are all valued
It's an exciting time for us with dynamic growth in our company. We have plenty of opportunities, now is the time to join Hind Management Group. Our benefits include:

• Various Health Benefits - Life Cover, Digital Will subscription & access to Best Doctors after qualifying period
• Long service and anniversary perks
• Staff and Friends and Family Hotel rates within our Hotel, restaurant & Spa network
• Paid training provided and individual Employee Development Plan
• Flexi work opportunity

Who We Are - Ko Wai Mātou

Here at Sudima Hotels, we have one passion, you! We care, we do the right thing and we work together. As a Sudima team member, you will demonstrate these values with your day-to-day actions, however great or small.

We believe 'We Are all Valued - He Kura te Tangata', and our success is a direct reflection of our people and our company culture. We live and breathe Manaakitanga, hospitality is at the heart of all that we do. As HRD's Five Star Employer of Choice Award in 2019, 2022, and in 2024, our people love coming to work every day and we think you will too!

Hind Management, the management company behind Sudima Hotels, builds, operates, and manages our award-winning hotels, restaurants, bars, and spa businesses. As industry leaders in social and environmental responsibility, they operate on a sustainable business model that takes the well-being of our people and planet seriously.

Above all, we’re looking for positive people. Working with us not only means getting unlimited opportunities to develop yourself and your career but being part of a community and company culture that’s passionate about putting people first.

Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai!

Hind Management is committed to accessibility. Should you require assistance or support and are unable to apply online due to an access need, contact our office (+64) 99051727 or email our Talent Acquisition Team at careers@hindmanagement.com. We will aim to respond within 48 hours Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm.

At Hind Management, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including disabled and neurodivergent candidates. Our hiring process is fully accessible and designed to ensure equity for everyone. Please let us know how we can support you in presenting your best self.

E manawanui ana tātou - We care

Ka mahi tahi tātou - We work together

Ka whai tātou i te tika - We do the right thing

He kura te tangata - We are all valued