Champion our people, dedicated to enabling them to be their best selves and perform at their peak Location Open to anywhere in New Zealand. We have offices in Auckland, Wellington, or Christchurch. About the opportunity: At DEFEND, our mission is to improve everyday life by creating a cyber resilient world.

We are experiencing growth and success through our unwavering commitment to invest in our people and processes, allowing us to deliver outstanding security outcomes for our customers. At the heart of DEFEND's operations are our people. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where meaningful discussions about careers and professional development plans are commonplace, empowering our team to reach their goals.

The sole focus of the People Team Lead is to champion our people, dedicated to enabling them to be their best selves and perform at their peak. This is achieved through a commitment to driving staff development, aligning performance with organisational objectives, and fostering a positive workplace culture. A key aspect of this role involves a relentless dedication to optimizing processes such as goal setting, performance reviews, and career development to elevate overall employee satisfaction.

Critical areas of focus for the People Team Lead include: Pastoral Care: Offering personalised 1:1 support and guidance, addressing personal and professional concerns, and ensuring overall well-being, Inductions: Overseeing the onboarding process and ensuring new employees are well-informed about DEFEND's policies and procedures, Leave Management: Managing employee leave requests and ensuring compliance with company policies, Performance Planning/Setting Goals: Supporting employees in setting and reviewing performance goals, fostering a goal-oriented work environment, Performance and Appraisal Reviews: Facilitating performance and appraisal reviews, actively supporting the development and improvement of employees' skills, Career and Development Planning: Collaborating with various stakeholders to create and implement career development plans, identifying opportunities for growth and advancement. To thrive in this role, you will need: Previous experience in leading teams in a complex environment, A comprehensive understanding of the New Zealand Employment Relations environment, Experience in leading or managing performance and behaviours across all levels, Previous coaching and mentoring experience, Proven ability to manage challenging performance and behaviours, Strong leadership and people management skills, Well-developed change management skills. Apply now and be part of a workplace that values innovation, growth, and collaboration.

Benefits About DEFEND: We're a business-centric cybersecurity organisation founded by a team of passionate cybersecurity experts whose mission is to - BUILD A CYBER RESILIENT WORLD. Over the last five years, we've experienced phenomenal growth, working with a wide variety of customers in New Zealand and across.