People Business Partner

Hands-on People Partner supporting frontline leaders in a complex environment | East Auckland

Tō kamupene hou | Your new company

Are you an experienced People Business Partner who thrives on shaping culture, influencing leaders, and delivering practical people solutions that drive performance?
We’re seeking a values-led People Business Partner to work closely with leaders across a complex, operational environment, supporting the delivery of strategic people initiatives while providing high-quality generalist advice across the full employee lifecycle.

Tō tūranga hou | Your new role

This is a role where you’ll balance strategic influence with hands-on delivery. You’ll work alongside senior leaders to build capability, lift performance, manage change, and create an engaging, inclusive employee experience.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Building trusted, credible relationships while appropriately challenging leaders to achieve better people outcomes
  • Delivering end-to-end People & Culture support across the employee lifecycle
  • Coaching leaders on performance management, employee relations, and workforce planning
  • Partnering on organisational change, workforce initiatives, and people projects aligned to business strategy
  • Championing values, inclusion, wellbeing, and continuous improvement
  • Supporting collective bargaining activity and union relationships where required
  • Ensuring people practices align with New Zealand employment legislation and best practice

Ngā uara me ngā pūkenga e angitu ai koe | What you'll need to succeed

We’re looking for a pragmatic, confident People professional who enjoys working closely with the business and can operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

You’ll bring:
  • 3–5 years’ experience in a People / HR generalist or business partnering role
  • Strong working knowledge of New Zealand employment and industrial relations legislation
  • Proven experience coaching leaders on ER, performance, and people management matters
  • The ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels
  • Experience supporting change initiatives and improving people processes
  • Excellent communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills
  • A practical, solutions-focused mindset with strong follow-through

Ngā hua ka whiwhi i a koe | What you'll get in return

You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of your role whilst working as part of a larger, supportive People team, where you'll be able to contribute to organisation-wide strategy and people initiatives.

Me aha koe ināianei | What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Cheryl on 09 884 1535 now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Construction
Location
South Auckland
Specialism
HR
Ref:
2991839

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Cheryl Burns, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Auckland
Level 36, The ANZ Centre, 23-29 Albert Street

Telephone: 098841535

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