Head of People & Capability
Synlait Milk Limited
APAC/Oceania, New Zealand, Canterbury, Dunsandel
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Salary
Rank
Director
Responsibility
Functional Tower Lead
Scope
Regional
Workplace
100% in office
Functions
HR
Reports to
Level
N-2
Travel Max:
0%
Posting Date
06-11-2025
Description
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of People & Capability to join our team. In this leadership role, you will oversee the HR Business Partnering, Talent Acquisition, Organisational Development and Learning & Development functions. Reporting directly to the Director, Safety, People & Culture, you will work closely with senior leadership to align people strategies with business priorities, ensuring that we attract, develop and retain top talent to achieve our strategic goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the development and implementation of the People & Capability strategy aligned with the organisational vision and values.
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on workforce planning, change management, leadership development and succession planning.
- Design and implement a leadership development framework that enhances leadership effectiveness at all levels of the organization, ensuring leaders are equipped with the tools and skills needed to drive performance.
- Lead the development and implementation of a business-aligned learning strategy.
- Oversee the design and standardisation of learning frameworks that build technical, safety, quality, and leadership capabilities across the business.
- Lead the talent acquisition strategy with a focus on attraction and retention, while overseeing employer branding, workforce planning and onboarding.
- Lead a team of HR Business Partners and Advisors to ensure consistent, high-quality HR service delivery and champion best practices in performance management, ER/IR, and talent development across the business.
- Foster an inclusive and engaging work environment that emphasizes the company’s values and behaviors, creating a positive employee experience.
- Monitor and measure the impact of people initiatives, utilizing data and metrics to drive continuous improvement.
Qualification & Requirements
- Proven senior leadership experience and strong track record across a broad generalist HR portfolio including knowledge across L&D, OD, Recruitment and HR, ideally in dairy, primary industry, manufacturing, or FMCG.
- A collaborative, authentic leadership style and the confidence to challenge where needed.
- Ability to engage and all levels of the organisation.
- A business-focused mindset, with the ability to link people strategies and initiatives directly to the company’s critical business priorities. The ideal candidate will have a pragmatic, results-oriented approach, understanding the need for practical, business-first solutions.
- Experience in driving change management initiatives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and develop a team of HR professionals to deliver high-impact solutions which directly drive critical business outcomes.
- Energy, passion, and clarity in communication.
Benefits
- Health insurance cover + Partnered with top brands for great benefits and discounts
- Excellent parental leave with our Matua policy
- World Class manufacturing facilities and BCorp TM certified
- Social Club membership opportunities
Company Profile
Synlait Milk Limited
Industry
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Revenue
$942.7M
Employees
1,400
Fortune 500 Rank
NA
Global 500 Rank
NA
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