Edward Wotherspoon

Experience

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  ANZ

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2008

  Customer Service

  Term Investments, Lending, Staff Management & Account Control

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  The National Bank of New Zealand

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2010

  Assistant Relationship Manager

  Managed a Set of Commercial Clients - prepared lending applications, annual reviews, client management, provided investment options.

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  Robert Walters

  Sept 2010 - Jul 2011

  Consultant

  Recruitment for the Banking and Finance Sector

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  Heartland Building Society

  Jul 2011 - Apr 2012

  Recruitment Consultant

  Responsible for the recruitment across our four brands nationally from start to finish. I am also involved in Employment Relations issues big and small.

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  Heartland Bank

  Mar 2012 - Oct 2013

  Human Resource Consultant & Recruitment Specialist

  I was the sole full-time HR professional and was responsible for all HR process from recruitment through to termination. I was responsible for establishing all HR processes such as induction, developing manager training and also managing ER issues. This was a newly-created position so I had to quickly establish my credibility within the business and prove the value that HR could bring. I provided advice up to senior executive level.

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  Unitec Institute of Technology

  Sept 2013 - Apr 2015

  Human Resources Advisor

  My portfolio at Unitec covers 16 Departments and 727 employees. I am responsible for providing end–to-end HR operational support to my portfolio. I work alongside the recruitment team to assist with the recruitment process, prepare all employment documentation, manage and lead disciplinary investigations, support change processes, coach managers on HR issues and work with Organisatonal Development Consultants and the Employment Relations Manager on strategic People and Culture projects. I provide advice across all levels of the organisation, including directly to members of Unitec’s Executive Leadership Team. Show less

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  PwC

  Apr 2015 - Mar 2017

  • People and Culture Manager

    Jul 2015 - Mar 2017

  • People and Culture Advisor

    Apr 2015 - Jun 2015
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  Self-Employed

  Apr 2017 - now

  Consultant
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  Whangarei District Council

  Apr 2019 - now

  Business Support Manager

  I am very proud to be leading the Business Support function for the Whangarei District Council. With a team of 16 we own and manage everything from Property and Fleet, to Records and Procurement.