Foley Hospitality – Auckland, North Island The People & Culture Manager is responsible for shaping and leading the people strategy across Foley Hospitality NZ's portfolio of restaurants and bars.
This role is both strategic and operational, ensuring the business attracts, develops, and retains exceptional talent while building a high-performance, values-led culture across multiple regions.
You will partner closely with the CEO, Group Operations Manager to support performance, scalability, and sustainable growth - particularly as the group expands in across NZ.
Key Responsibilities Develop and execute a national People & Culture strategy aligned with business goals Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive team Drive a consistent, high-performance culture across all venues Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning Build a scalable recruitment strategy for a 24/7 hospitality business Ensure strong pipelines for critical roles (Venue Managers, Chefs, Duty Managers)Elevate employer brand in competitive markets (especially Queenstown)Culture, Engagement & Retention Design and implement initiatives to improve engagement and retention Lead employee feedback programs (e.g.
"If I owned this venue..." initiatives)Support leaders to build strong, positive team environments Develop leadership pathways from supervisor → manager → senior leader Build capability in operational leadership (financials, people management, service standards)Performance & Accountability Embed clear performance management frameworks across the group Drive consistency in standards, behaviours, and expectations Employment Relations & Compliance Oversee all ER matters with a pragmatic, commercial approach Support leaders through complex employee situations Systems, Processes & Scalability Implement scalable HR systems and processes Standardise policies and procedures across all regions Improve efficiency in rostering, onboarding, and compliance Experience5+ years in senior HR / People & Culture roles Multi-site experience (hospitality, retail, or similar high-volume environment)Proven ability to scale teams across multiple locations Strong experience in recruitment, ER, and leadership development What We Offer Competitive salary package Supportive leadership team and positive workplace culture Opportunity to make a real impact and lead from the front Career growth and development opportunities Staff benefits and discounts All candidates must have the legal right to work in New Zealand and be currently based in NZ.
