The Path HR Capability Framework
The roadmap for building exceptional HR capability in Aotearoa
What is The Path?
The Path is New Zealand’s official HR capability framework.
It has been developed specifically for the unique demands on HR practitioners in Aotearoa, integrating capabilities and HR domains of knowledge that are fundamental in allowing HR to lead now and into the future.
The Path framework consists of three elements that constitute what HR excellence looks like across all HR roles and career stages.
Elements of The Path HR Capability Framework
How can you use The Path?
The Path is a tool for HR practitioners, employers, hiring managers, and recruiters alike. It helps users understand what great HR practice looks like through the six Core Capabilities. This can be utilised in a variety of different ways.
The Path can help:
- Individual practitioners at any stage identify their current capability level and plan their development
- Leaders assess their HR team's capability strengths and knowledge gaps
- Recruiters and hiring managers create clear role descriptions and evaluate candidates' capabilities
- Business owners and non-HR professionals understand what HR expertise they need to achieve operational or strategic outcomes
Download our User Guide to see how you can apply The Path to your work.
Applying the Capability Framework
Our HR Personas bring The Path to life through character profiles that show how practitioners may apply its elements and utilise it as a tool at different career stages.
The Capability Framework for HR Professionals in Aotearoa
See below our Framework alongside a detailed description of how each of the Core Capabilities is demonstrated at each Capability Level.
Interact with The Path using our Card Decks
Explore The Path in your workplace with our card decks which make the framework a hands-on experience. The Path cards are a great tool for self-assessment, capability mapping, and profile building across all levels of the framework. Useful for HR practitioners, leaders, recruiters, hiring managers, business owners, and anyone building HR capability.
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