Head of People and Culture
About Farrah’s - Founded in 1999, Farrah's has grown to be New Zealand's leading manufacturer of wraps and tortillas. Our products are proudly made in our world class ‘Bread Quarters’ in Upper Hutt, using only the finest ingredients and manufactured using ‘state of the art’ machinery and technology. As our successful business continues to expand, new team members are joining a dynamic, collaborative workforce, dedicated to our commitment of quality and affordability when it comes to providing healthy and nutritious meal options for everyday New Zealanders. We work hard as a family to ensure we deliver on that promise we make every. We are currently seeking a talented and motivated Head of People and Culture to join our team and contribute to our continued success and growth. About the Role: The Head of People and Culture (P&C) is a pivotal role within Farrah’s, where you will be responsible for providing strategic P&C services that align with, and support the achievement of our strategic direction. This position will play a crucial role in imbedding P&C frameworks and continuous improvement, as Farrah’s transitions to a more structured, process-driven environment to enable future growth and scalability. You will have the opportunity to enhance the overall people and culture experience. What You'll Be Doing: In this role, you will be responsible for a variety of key functions that contribute to the overall effectiveness of the P&C team. Your tasks will include: Advising the management team on all P&C matters, contributing to the strategic direction of Farrah’s. Coaching managers and team leaders on effective people management practices, including performance management and ER processes. Facilitating, reviewing and enhancing recruitment, induction and wider people practices, to ensure they meet the evolving needs of our organisation. Implementing a comprehensive P&C framework, which includes preparing position descriptions, managing onboarding processes, and conducting exit interviews to identify trends. Overhauling existing policies and procedures within the P&C space to ensure they are current and compliant with employment legislation. Managing payroll processes and ensuring adequate coverage within the P&C team. Promoting and living Farrah’s values through effective communication and engagement initiatives. About you: To be successful in this position, you will bring: Extensive generalist P&C experience in an operational environment (with FMCG experience being desirable). Strong relationship building skills, with a positive and engaging approach. A proactive mindset with integrity and a focus on business improvement. In-depth knowledge of employment legislation and best practice. The ability to immerse yourself within the culture of a business, and appropriately challenge current thinking, to achieve positive progression. You will also embody our values: Fire in the Belly – Love what you do and love what we do. Always bring your A game. Be creators of ‘WOW’ experiences Make it Happen – Execute with excellence. Always punch above our weight. Practice the discipline of 1%ers. Never Compromise – Commitment to world class excellence Quality is everyone’s responsibility Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. Lead Never Follow – Be the disruptor. We zig when others zag. Think big, think global. One Team – Be a good human. Together, we grow. Foster team safety and show you care Why Farrah’s? We like to call ourselves the Hidden Gem of the Hutt Valley! Our brand-new facility is fitted with world class equipment in a spotless environment, and our beautiful fully equipped lunchroom features stunning views over the Hutt Valley where you can sit and enjoy a Barista coffee in a warm relaxing environment. What can you expect? Access to learning and development programs through our ‘Thrive’ learning portal and other in-house programs You won’t go hungry here, with our healthy and nutritious wraps replenished daily in the lunchroom, twice weekly fruit is on offer and a ‘cheat day’ with fizzy drinks and snacks on ‘Thirsty Thursdays’ An extensive Health & Well-being program that supports a healthy mind and body with valuable resources and training in addition to our EAP offering. A quota of free wraps each week to enjoy for family meals at home Ample free parking on site A New Zealand discounts scheme program Birthdays are shouted from the rooftops with Cake every month and a prezzy card for you Long Service Anniversaries are rewarded with a generous bonus! You will have the opportunity to contribute and be part of a supportive team that work hard and have fun. Work anniversaries, and other achievements get the recognition they deserve at Farrah’s, from our recognition program ‘Taco Bout Awesome’ through to our Annual Values Awards. You’ll also be in the know about your contribution to the success of our business with Regular Business Updates from our Senior Leadership Team and we’ll keep you updated with our engaging and informative in-house newsletter. Next Steps? To keep things simple, we ask that all applications are submitted through this advert. We’ll review applications as they come in and be in touch. For any questions give Louise Pierce a call on 027 367 2882 and quote Job ID: 18422 for a confidential chat. To apply for this vacancy, you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa. At the appropriate stage we will request your references, we ask that you do not include them on your CV when applying. Tribe is a group of specialist teams, each of who truly understand their world, and together they partner to understand yours. Whether you’re looking for your next opportunity or recruiting, we’re all about bringing people together for a shared purpose. Find your people.