HR Business Partner

What sets this role apart:

• You won’t sit behind process, your judgement and credibility will be relied on
• You’ll operate where HR is evolving, giving you the chance to shape how it lands
• You’ll build breadth quickly by working across multiple entities and leadership styles

About the Role

This opportunity allows you to step into a business that is actively redefining how HR shows up. You’ll work closely with leaders navigating real operational pressures, while contributing to a broader transformation that is lifting capability, consistency, and impact across the organisation.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Partner directly with General Managers and operational leaders, providing clear, pragmatic advice that helps them navigate people challenges in real time.
• Manage complex employee relations matters, allowing you to build credibility in a fast-paced environment where decisions matter.
• Work across multiple business units, developing the ability to quickly understand different contexts and deliver outcomes without needing long lead times.
• Collaborate with a team of HRBPs, contributing to a culture where ideas are tested, work is peer reviewed, and consistency is built collectively.

Perks & Benefits

• Hybrid working with structure that supports operational delivery
• Professional development and growth within a scaling HR function
• Health, well-being and insurance benefits
• A down-to-earth, practical team that values contribution over hierarchy

About You

You are someone who thrives when things are moving, where expectations are high, and where your input genuinely makes a difference. You enjoy being close to the business, understanding what’s really going on, and responding with practical, well-considered solutions. You bring resilience, sound judgement, and a natural ability to connect with people at all levels.

What You’ll Need to Bring

• Proven HR Business Partnering experience, enabling you to confidently influence leaders and guide decision-making in real time.
• Strong employee relations capability, allowing you to work through complex situations with clarity and composure.
• Demonstrate resilience and pace, which will enable you to stay effective in a demanding, operational environment.
• Experience across varied workforce environments, allowing you to shift your style between strategic conversations and front-line realities.

About the Company

We’re partnering with a New Zealand organisation operating across multiple entities, employing over 1,000 people. With a strong operational footprint, the business is investing heavily in lifting its HR capability, creating an environment where you can contribute to real change while growing your own impact.

How to Apply

If this opportunity resonates with you, click Apply Now or reach out to Michelle Bullock, Managing Consultant on 022 4933 577 for a confidential chat. All applications will be dealt with the utmost discretion.

NOTE to overseas enquiries and non-NZ residents:
Whereas we welcome international enquiries, only applicants that are legally entitled to work in New Zealand and can make themselves available for interviews in New Zealand will be considered for advertised positions.

To explore other Business Operations & HR opportunities in New Zealand, feel free to connect with our team to find out more.

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