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People and Culture Manager - Novotel Christchurch Airport

Sydenham, ChristchurchFull-time2026-10-15 → 2026-10-28
Based in New Zealand

Core

Partner with hotel leadership to manage the full employee lifecycle, drive inclusion initiatives, and support a diverse team of ~120 employees in a busy airport hotel environment.

Role type

People & Culture Manager (HR Lead)

Builds

Employee experience, inclusive culture, and operational workforce stability

Domain

Hospitality / Human Resources

Deliverable

dashboards & analysis

Required skills

New Zealand employment legislation expertise, employee relations management, recruitment and selection, workforce planning, performance management, employee engagement, data analysis, coaching managers

Preferred skills

Hospitality industry experience, Te Ao Māori cultural knowledge

Responsibilities

Manage recruitment, onboarding, and the employee lifecycle; Advise leaders on employment relations and legislation; Coach managers on people leadership; Coordinate engagement, wellbeing, and recognition initiatives; Analyze people data to identify trends; Support performance and development programs; Champion inclusion and diversity initiatives

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC