Lead with Purpose. Inspire a High-Performance Culture. Shape the Future.

At Naylor Love, one of New Zealand's most respected construction companies, our people are at the heart of our success. We are seeking a visionary General Manager - People and Culture to join our Executive Leadership team and lead the development and execution of our People and Culture strategy.

This is an exceptional opportunity to have real impact - driving leadership development, staff engagement, talent management, and culture transformation in a dynamic, nationwide business.

About us

Naylor Love has a proud history of delivering excellence in construction for over 115 years. With offices throughout New Zealand, we are recognised for our outstanding project delivery and innovative solutions lead by our talented people.

Our culture and values guide how we work with our clients, communities, and each other every day. We are proud to have a strong reputation for quality, professionalism, and creating environments where people can thrive.

About the role

We are excited to announce a rare opportunity for a People and Culture General Manager. They will lead the ongoing development and execution of our people and culture function and business strategy. This is a key role with high impact in Naylor Love providing expert strategic leadership across the full range of People and Culture disciplines.

As an organisation undergoing transformation and growth, we are looking for a values-driven leader who brings both commercial acumen and deep expertise in all HR centres of Excellence. Reporting into the Chief Executive Officer, this role leads a team of dedicated People and Culture Business Partners and Coordinator's along with functional relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and partners. We would love to hear from innovative People and Culture leaders who have led complex organisations of 700+ from preferably with experience working within private enterprise sector.

This role will deliver a positive, inclusive and high-performance culture that aligns with our organisation's values and strategic goals.

Key responsibilities:

• Shape and execute a progressive, business-aligned People and Culture strategy
• Advise and partner with the Executive Team and the national leadership team on all matters relating to the people aspects of the workforce, including talent management, succession planning, employee engagement, organisational change and remuneration strategies
• Oversee HR operations, policies, and systems, ensuring compliance, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement
• Develop leadership and succession frameworks to strengthen internal capability and support sustainable growth
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion across all aspects of the employee lifecycle
• Build and lead a high-performing HR function with strong business partnering capability

Role requirements:

• Minimum of 8-10 years in senior P and C leadership roles, ideally within complex, multi-stakeholder organisations of 700+
• Bachelor's degree in human resources (desirable)
• Proven experience leading strategic P and C initiatives that deliver measurable business outcomes
• Strong understanding of New Zealand employment law, industrial relations, and HR compliance requirements
• Demonstrated ability to lead through change and influence at executive and board levels
• Commercially minded, with a strong ability to align people initiatives with broader business objectives
• Experience managing and developing high-performing HR teams
• A reputation for integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment
• Ability to travel regularly throughout New Zealand

Why join Naylor Love?

You will play a vital part of our organisation's executive leadership team. In return, we can offer you an opportunity to make an impact, challenge our team and leave your legacy. You will be surrounded by an engaged and authentic high-performing team. We have an extensive list of benefits including a vehicle allowance, Southern Cross health insurance, parental leave, five weeks of annual leave along with a competitive remuneration and bonus package.

If you are ready to explore this opportunity, please apply with your CV and cover letter within.

To view a copy of the position description, please copy and paste the following link into your internet browser: https://expressonline.haineslink.co.nz/pdfs/793406_JobDesc.pdf

Recruitment for this role is exclusively managed by HainesAttract in partnership with Naylor Love. Applications will close on Friday, 16 May 2025. We appreciate you may wish to discuss this opportunity further prior to applying, for a confidential discussion regarding this position, please contact our Recruitment Partner Amy Macleod (02102513022).

Naylor Love is an equal opportunities employer and committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion across all areas of our business.

Building People, Creating a Sustainable Future - He Whaihanga Tangata, He Waihanga Anamata Toitū.