Are you an experienced People & Culture professional who loves being close to the operation, supporting leaders and creating a workplace where people genuinely feel they belong?

We’re looking for an experienced People & Culture Manager to join the team at Novotel Christchurch Airport.

Supporting a diverse team of approximately 120 employees, this is a hands-on role where you’ll partner closely with the Hotel Manager and leadership team across all aspects of the employee experience.

Reporting to the Hotel Manager, with a dotted reporting line to the Director of People & Culture, you’ll also be part of Hind Management’s wider People & Culture team and have the support of dedicated Learning & Development and Health & Safety specialists.

Belonging matters to us

At Hind Management, inclusion isn’t something that sits on the side of our People & Culture strategy – it is part of who we are.

We are committed to creating meaningful opportunities for people who can face barriers to employment, including people with disabilities and neurodivergent people, and we want our P&C Manager to actively champion this work.

Our commitment to Te Ao Māori is also an important part of our culture. You’ll support initiatives that strengthen understanding, connection and confidence in Te Ao Māori and help us continue embedding this across the employee experience.

You don’t need to have all the answers – but you do need to genuinely care about creating a workplace where different people, cultures, backgrounds and abilities are welcomed and valued.

Requirements

• Managing recruitment and selection, onboarding and the employee lifecycle
• Providing confident, practical advice to leaders on employment relations, employment legislation, performance and disciplinary matters
• Coaching and supporting managers to build their people leadership capability
• Supporting workforce planning and ensuring the hotel has the right people in the right roles
• Coordinating employee engagement, recognition, wellbeing initiatives and staff events
• Championing our benefits and ensuring our people understand what is available to them
• Supporting performance and development programmes and working closely with our L&D team
• Preparing P&C reporting, analysing people data and identifying trends and opportunities
• Supporting group-wide P&C initiatives and bringing them to life within the hotel
• Working alongside our H&S team to support a safe and healthy workplace
• Helping us continue to build a workplace where everyone feels they belong

About You | Ko Koe Tēnei 

We’re looking for someone who already has solid HR/P&C experience and can confidently operate as the P&C lead within a busy hotel environment.

You’ll bring strong working knowledge of New Zealand employment legislation and HR best practice, along with experience managing employee relations matters from beginning to end. You’ll be comfortable having difficult conversations, providing sound advice to managers and balancing the needs of our people with the needs of the business.

Just as importantly, you’ll be approachable, visible and genuinely enjoy connecting with people. This isn’t a role where you’ll spend all day behind a desk – we want someone who gets out into the hotel, knows our people and understands what is happening across the operation.

Hospitality experience would be advantageous, but strong P&C experience, sound judgement and the right approach to people are most important.

You’ll have the opportunity to lead P&C within a large, busy hotel while still having the support and connection of a wider national team.

At Hind Management, we believe our people are at the heart of our success. We’re proud of the culture we’ve created and equally committed to continuing to listen, learn and improve.

If you’re looking for a role where you can be hands-on, influence leaders, champion inclusion and genuinely make a difference to the working lives of our people, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and come and help us continue creating a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to belong, grow and thrive.

Benefits

He kura te tangata - We are all valued

As an employer of choice, we offer great employee benefits like life cover, outstanding health and wellbeing programs, and discounts on hotels, restaurants, bars and spas across our network -not just for you but in some cases your friends and family too!

• Work for an Employer of Choice (2022).
• Meals on Duty
• Free parking at the airport
• A competitive salary as well as best in the industry long service perks and anniversary vouchers
• Leadership development and training on the job, online and through regular workshops/group events
• Fantastic hotel rates, and restaurant and spa discounts across our network.

Who We Are - Ko Wai Mātou

 Novotel Christchurch Airport is part of the Accor Hotels franchise and Hind Management Group. Hind Management operates award-winning hotels, restaurants, bars and spas across New Zealand. Manaakitanga is at the heart of everything we do, guiding our commitment to exceptional hospitality, sustainability, and caring for our people and planet.

At Accor and 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. 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 [email protected]. We will aim to respond within 48 hours Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm.  

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