Letaal Bengosi
Human Resources | People & Culture
Tauranga,BOP
Summary
Senior People & Culture professional with over a decade of Generalist HR work experience across the public, private and non-profit sectors, confident in partnering, supporting and providing expert insight and advice to people leaders across all people and culture functions.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
People & Culture Advisor
Manawa Energy
05.2025 - 12.2025
- Managed HR documentation, data, and reporting to inform business decisions.
- Guided leaders through employee lifecycle processes to ensure business impact.
- Delivered HR advisory support to employees and leaders with focus on performance, succession and change following Contact Energy acquisition.
- Supported HR projects (performance), offboarding and end to end recruitment as a result of acquisition.
- Full-time, 6-Month Fixed Term, P&C Advisory
Human Resources Advisor
Waipuna Hospice
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Provided generalist HR advice and support to the retail, clinical and non-clinical teams in the organisation.
- Delivered end-to-end recruitment for new hires, including a Te Tiriti focused, Te Aro Hou customised onboarding experience for people leaders.
- Supported implementation of HR strategic plans and projects.
- Coached and assisted managers with ER and Performance Management issues.
- Full-time, 12-Month Fixed-Term, 35 hours
People Advisor
Emerge Aotearoa
11.2023 - 06.2024
- Led a Position Description Refresh project, establishing a position description register, consistent naming convention, and system to ensure all position descriptions were up to date and stored in SharePoint.
- Implemented a shared online folder linked to SharePoint, enabling all kaimahi to access position descriptions via Te Kete (intranet).
- Contributed to the Pae Awhina IT platform process for creating and amending position descriptions, supporting the future document management system for all position descriptions.
- Full-time, 6-Month Fixed-Term extended to 7-Months, Projects, Workforce Development Team
People Partner
Emerge Aotearoa
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Provided People Partner support across Health & Disability Midlands, Housing (Central, Midlands, Northern and National), and the Bay of Plenty community teams in Tauranga and Whakatāne, supporting seven key stakeholders and approximately 370 kaimahi.
- Built strong, trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, influencing outcomes through data-driven insights and advice using Power BI.
- Provided comprehensive Monthly Reporting overviews to inform and guide people leaders on decision-making. Reported on Employee Demographics, Average Tenure (years), Turnover trends and starters and leavers, and provided a Recruitment overview on average days to fill vacancies and current active vacancies for the team/region with the Talent and Acquisition team.
- Reported on Workforce Development metrics including First Aid, Fire Safety, and De-escalation certifications.
- Provided ER updates, covering active ER cases, disciplinary processes, returns to work, medical cases, performance, training and informal processes (such as internal complaints, and on-track chats), as well as reporting on change activity.
- Reported on workforce risk indicators, including the number of kaimahi working 96+ hours in a fortnight by team, and kaimahi with 160+ hours of accrued leave.
- Advised and coached leaders on complex performance and employee relations matters, including termination and mediation.
- Translated organisational objectives and priorities into practical, effective people solutions aligned to business needs and supported leaders to prepare for the future of work through coaching, with a focus on simplifying processes using a digital approach.
- Acting-Up, Full-time
Independent Contractor, Human Resources
Bay of Plenty
02.2022 - 11.2023
- Completion of projects according to client specifications within designated deadlines.
Independent HR Contractor
Shakti Community Council
04.2021 - 01.2022
- Led recruitment and selection processes for the Shakti New Zealand team, ensuring acquisition of talent with the right fit.
- Reviewed and updated HR Policies and Procedures and ensured compliance with MSD Sector accreditation standards.
- Transitioned the HRIS system to an online platform through MyHR in consultation with the National Finance Team.
- Conducted salary reviews and put a process in place for periodic wage reviews.
- Led conflict resolution matters.
- Provided HR support across all aspects of the HR function.
- Full-time, 6-Month Fixed-Term extended
HR Advisor – HR Manager
Universal Business Team (ANZ)
10.2016 - 10.2017
- Led recruitment and selection processes in New Zealand, ensuring recruitment of top talent.
- Designed and implemented an induction program tailored to the unique needs of the New Zealand region with emphasis on the company’s international present.
- Provided practical sound advice and support to business managers navigating employee relations cases for UBT, UBTA and other New Zealand subsidiaries advising on dispute resolution, mediations and settlements.
- Implemented a rollout of revised Individual Employment Agreements to New Zealand business units.
- Led a review of employment policies at UBT, ensuring compliance with NZ Employment Legislation.
- Supported business managers with performance management processes, providing coaching on employee evaluation, feedback and setting of KPIs.
- Supported the business with day-to-day HR enquiries and project development.
- Full-time, 12-Month Fixed-Term
Independent Contractor, Human Resources
Bay of Plenty
01.2015 - 10.2016
- Completion of projects according to client specifications within designated deadlines.
HR Advisor
VTNZ
07.2014 - 12.2014
- Provided recruitment support as part of a centralised recruitment service supporting Site Managers at VTNZ.
- Managed the overseas hiring process, ensuring compliance with visa migration and qualification requirements for overseas candidates.
- Collaborated with relevant authorities to navigate immigration regulations, verify qualifications, and secure appropriate visa and work permits for prospective employees.
- Assisted with payroll processes.
- Full-time, 5-Month Fixed-Term, Recruitment Team
HR Advisor
Department of Corrections
07.2011 - 06.2014
- Assisted leaders in Finance, Systems and Infrastructure, Property, and Workforce Development with performance management, ER resolution, inclusion and diversity, talent management, reward and recognition, and interpretation of policy and collective agreements.
- Provided people data analysis to offer insights for informed decision-making and coached leaders to identify solutions to improve business performance.
- Led the Department’s Internship Programme.
- Permanent, Full-time
Project Team Secondment
Department of Corrections
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Provided project support for the Unifying Our Efforts restructure, focusing on the people side of change.
- Assisted with preparation, consultation, implementation, and post-restructure phases.
HR Manager
DSI Foods
12.2009 - 06.2010
- Led end-to-end recruitment and selection processes.
- Managed remuneration, compensation, and holistic benefit packages to create a supportive and satisfying work environment for employees.
- Oversaw payroll operations and maintained updated records of payments.
- Ensured compliance with Health and Safety regulations.
- Developed and delivered in-house training programs to support line managers in preparation for regulatory audits.
- Implemented a rollout of revised Individual Employment Agreements following re-branding.
- Reviewed and revised the company’s code of conduct.
- Full-time, 6-Month Fixed-Term
HR Consultant
Ministry of Social Development
07.2008 - 04.2009
- Provided practical and strategic ER advice and assistance to people leaders at Korowai Manaaki, Youth Justice Facility in Auckland and Epuni Care and Protection residence in Wellington.
- Provided advice on people management matters from recruitment through to exists ensuring a seamless and consistent HR service within the organisation.
- Helped refine people management policies and procedures.
- Contributed to and delivered on specific Directorate Group, work plans.
- Provided support for organisational change and restructuring initiatives.
- Full-time, People and Capability
HR Advisor
Child, Youth and Family
10.2007 - 07.2008
- Provided HR Advice on all aspects of the HR function including, recruitment, compensation, performance management, training and development, employee relations and industrial relations ensuring delivery of high-quality HR services.
- Full-time, People and Capability
Assistant HR Advisor
Child, Youth and Family
06.2006 - 10.2007
- Provided support to the HR team with HR administrative tasks and contributed to the development and implementation of HR initiatives and projects with a focus on recruitment.
- Permanent, Full-time, People and Capability
Education
Bachelor of Commerce and Administration - Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations
05-2006
Bachelor of Arts - History and Political Science
05-2006
Bachelor of Laws - undefined
04.2021
Five papers remaining
Skills
Talent management
Employee relations
Employee retention
Policy implementation
Coaching leadership
HR analytics
Background checks
Diversity and inclusion
Exit interviews
Organizational development
Data analytics
Grievance handling
Onboarding programs
Workforce planning
Timeline
People & Culture Advisor - Manawa Energy
05.2025 - 12.2025
Human Resources Advisor - Waipuna Hospice
08.2024 - 05.2025
People Partner - Emerge Aotearoa
01.2024 - 04.2024
People Advisor - Emerge Aotearoa
11.2023 - 06.2024
Independent Contractor, Human Resources - Bay of Plenty
02.2022 - 11.2023
Independent HR Contractor - Shakti Community Council
04.2021 - 01.2022
HR Advisor – HR Manager - Universal Business Team (ANZ)
10.2016 - 10.2017
Independent Contractor, Human Resources - Bay of Plenty
01.2015 - 10.2016
HR Advisor - VTNZ
07.2014 - 12.2014
Project Team Secondment - Department of Corrections
01.2013 - 01.2014
HR Advisor - Department of Corrections
07.2011 - 06.2014
HR Manager - DSI Foods
12.2009 - 06.2010
HR Consultant - Ministry of Social Development
07.2008 - 04.2009
HR Advisor - Child, Youth and Family
10.2007 - 07.2008
Assistant HR Advisor - Child, Youth and Family
06.2006 - 10.2007
Waikato University - Bachelor of Laws,
Victoria University of Wellington - Bachelor of Commerce and Administration, Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations
Victoria University of Wellington - Bachelor of Arts, History and Political Science
Interests
I'm committed to fitness and a healthy lifestyle and am also an enthusiastic reader with an interest in contemporary literature. I try to keep aactively involved in community initiatives and volunteer when time allows.
Additional Information
- Experienced with microsoft office suite - word, powerpoint, excel, visio and microsoft project
- Experienced with database management systems and cloud-based file storage
- Experienced with e-recruit software platforms such as ELMO, Snaphire and payroll platforms such as SAP and iChris as well as Power BI for business solutions