• Lead an organisation through significant change
• Be part of a high-performing Executive team
• Career-defining opportunity 
• Supported by a high-performing people & culture team

About The Role: 

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced People & Culture leader to join a well-known NZ company at a pivotal time for the organisation.  Reporting directly to the CEO and a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the General Manager People and Culture will be a key strategic partner in leading the organisation and its people.

You will lead a high-performing team with seven direct reports, providing mentorship and guidance, and empowering them to continue their excellent work.  You will work closely with the Executive Leadership Team and CEO to ensure that the people strategy remains aligned with broader business goals, that the organisation remains agile and resilient, and that Alliance meets its promise to be a great place to work where its people deliver exceptional outcomes.

Skills & Experience: 

To be successful in this role, you must be an experienced people and culture leader and have worked as part of an Executive Leadership Team. 

You will also be able to demonstrate:

• Expert experience covering a wide range of technical HR functions (at least 15 years)
• Experience at a senior level navigating an organisation through significant change
• Advanced commercial acumen and critical thinking
• A track record of achievement borne through a ‘get stuff done’ approach to work
• A natural ability to build strong, trusting relationships with your colleagues
• The ability to easily shift between operational and strategic work and thinking style
• Strong skills in coaching and mentoring your colleagues and your team
• An ability to influence others through strong communication and understanding of key drivers
• Strong values-based leadership shown in doing the right thing in tough moments
• An ability to challenge the status quo
• Resilience and grit in the face of adversity 
• Experience with collective bargaining negotiations
• Experience in the agricultural or manufacturing industries is preferred

Benefits:

This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to play a central role in shaping the future of Alliance Group. As a senior leader, you will have the chance to influence the course of the organisation during a critical time.  While the journey ahead may have its challenges, it offers the opportunity for personal and professional growth, as well as the ability to make a profound impact on the future of the company and its people.

This is a career-defining opportunity to leave a legacy of strong leadership and organisational renewal.  If you thrive in dynamic, high-stakes environments, are passionate about building organisations that emerge stronger from adversity and understand the importance of how you show up, this is the perfect role for you.

About the Company: 

Alliance Group New Zealand stands as a cornerstone of the country's agricultural sector, renowned for its commitment to excellence and sustainability. With deep roots in New Zealand's rich farming history, Alliance Group is a 100% farmer-owned red meat cooperative that has been at the forefront of meat processing and exporting for decades. 

Through its extensive network of farmers, processors, and exporters, Alliance Group has developed a reputation for delivering premium quality meat products to markets around the globe. 

You would be forgiven for thinking beef and lamb is where the Alliance story begins and ends.  In fact, Alliance is ‘more than just a meat company’.  Alongside their award-winning meat products, Alliance has also developed a range of products to meet changing consumer demand, including a nutraceutical powder and a pet food range. 

It’s this dedication to innovation, coupled with a focus on animal welfare and environmental stewardship, that underscores Alliance’s role as a leader in the industry.

Culture: 

Alliance knows that its success is not just dependent on what they do but also how they do it and this is why they are firmly focussed on ensuring that every one of its team members lives and leads its values of Care, Team, Courage, Initiative, Communication and Accountability every day.

To maximise this opportunity, you will be naturally ambitious, hard-working and driven.  Working with a dedicated and astute team who are used to working at pace and pivoting whenever necessary, no two days are the same.  Challenges, setbacks and detours are all part of daily life at Alliance and the ability to navigate these events, all whilst ensuring a strong commitment to living and leading Alliance’s values every day, is key to your success and reward.

To apply in strict confidence now, click ‘Apply for this job’ or email your cover letter and CV [email protected] quoting 8876sk.  Applications close on 4 December 2024.  Emails will be electronically acknowledged and further correspondence may be by email.

To view the Candidate Briefing document, please click here.

For more information please phone Louise Green on +64 3 353 4367 or Kate Kennedy on +64 3 353 4353.