Head of People and Culture

About Aroa Biosurgery
Our focus is on unlocking regenerative healing for everybody.  Aroa is the Maori word for understanding, and this is at the forefront of what we do: understand how biology, structural form, and human factors effect healing and apply this knowledge to unlock the body’s intrinsic power to heal. 

We strive to make meaningful impact for patients, surgeons, and clinicians.  It’s important for us to do this for our people as well.  This is where our Head of People and Culture position comes in.
  

About this position
A newly created role as we move through our next phase of growth across NZ and the US.  As the Head of People and Culture, you will be fundamental in creating a culture that inspires and energises our people and reflects our innovation, passion, and ambition. 

You will be responsible for the strategic planning and execution of people and culture initiatives. 

Your understanding and experience working with high growth companies across multiple countries and cultures will enable you to advise the business on the steps required and the fundamentals needed to create a cohesive global experience at Aroa. 

Your proactive approach and wealth of experience will develop and guide the HR framework across all aspects of the business from recruitment, onboarding through to coaching and employee experience.  Your confidence and high level of EQ will see you supporting a diverse range of people leaders and empowering them to create the best environment for their teams.

You will have end to end HR experience covering everything from ER to L&D to culture and engagement to take Aroa to the next level.
  

About our ideal background
You will have experience developing and leading an HR function in a high growth environment.  Knowledge and experience in how to successfully connect multiple locations across multiple countries and cultures is essential.   We’re looking for someone who can operate both strategically and roll up their sleeves, this is a greenfields role where you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact at Aroa.    The experience we require is:

• End to end HR experience
• Experience as part of a leadership team
• A track record of strategic initiatives that you have executed
• Ability to coach and guide people leaders
• Created culture for a purpose-driven organisation

  
Interested?
Apply now so we can review your CV and cover letter.  If you have any questions prior to applying Sprout is our People Partner supporting us with this recruit and you can contact Kathryn Walker on 0272744004 or kathryn@sproutnz.com

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