People and Culture Manager-Conning Retail Limited

People and Culture Manager – A Unique Opportunity to Lead and Grow

Are you ready to take the next step in your HR career in 2025?

Location: Nelson/Tasman

About Us

Connings Food Market and Connings Farm is a thriving, family-owned business specializing in fresh produce retail, wholesale, and farm-to-market operations. With deep roots in our community and a vision for an exciting future, we are seeking an experienced HR professional to take on the impactful role of People and Culture Manager.

As our business grows, we recognize the importance of implementing structured HR policies, processes, and systems to support our team and foster a positive workplace culture. This is where you come in.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a capable and experienced Senior HR Advisor (or equivalent) to step into a permanent, full-time management position. In this newly created role, you will:

• Develop and implement HR policies, processes, and systems to support our expanding business.
• Coach and support managers and business owners on HR matters to promote best practices.
• Shape and support our growing team through effective HR strategies.
• Oversee and manage the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) program to ensure compliance and team integration.

While this is an entry-level HR Manager role, you’ll be supported by external HR expertise and given opportunities to develop your skills further in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Why Join Us?

At Connings, you’ll:

• Contribute meaningfully to a growing family business.
• Be part of a supportive team where your expertise and ideas are valued.
• Receive a competitive salary reflective of your skills and experience.
• Gain access to expert HR support and professional development resources.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Ready to take the next step into HR management.
• Experienced, with at least 6 years’ HR experience, ideally including generalist and advisory roles.
• Either holds a relevant HR qualification or has significant HR experience.
• Passionate about fostering positive workplace relationships and driving HR best practices.
• A great communicator with the ability to coach and guide managers effectively.

How to Apply

If this opportunity excites you, we’d love to hear from you! To apply, please provide:

• A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
• Your CV.

Applications close at 12pm, Monday, 10th February 2025.
Send your application to Simon Conning at [email protected]. 

Note: A full job description is available upon request. Our selection process may include interviews, skills tests, psychometric assessments, and pre-employment drug and/or health checks.

Take your HR career to the next level with Connings. Apply today!

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