Job Description

• Independent public sector agency
• Shape culture and drive meaningful change
• True business partnering role

Mō mātou | About the organisation

This independent public sector agency plays a vital role in supporting better outcomes for Aotearoa through trusted performance and accountability. It is a values-led organisation, guided by te Tiriti o Waitangi, and committed to creating a collaborative, inclusive, and purpose-driven culture.

The successful candidate will join a small, dedicated People & Capability team during a time of positive change. With a refreshed People Strategy underway, the team is focused on lifting organisational capability, enhancing systems, and embedding people practices that drive engagement and impact.

Mō te tūranga | About the role

This broad and varied role combines strategic partnering with hands-on delivery. The People Business Partner provides trusted HR advice and generalist support to allocated groups across the organisation – including performance, employment relations, change, remuneration, and recruitment.

The role leads the people advisory function and manages one direct report, ensuring consistent, high-quality people services. Working closely with leaders and the wider People & Capability team, the People Business Partner plays a key role in developing and implementing people initiatives aligned with the organisation’s strategic direction.

With a strong focus on culture, change, and organisational growth, this is a chance to help shape people practices that will have long-lasting impact.

Ko koe tēnei | About you

The ideal candidate will bring a collaborative and pragmatic working style, alongside strong generalist HR experience. You’ll be confident building relationships at all levels, able to balance strategic input with operational delivery, and motivated to support others to succeed.

Key experience and attributes include:

• At least five years’ experience in senior HR roles

• Sound knowledge of employment relations and change management

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

• The ability to use data insights to inform people-related decisions

• Experience managing or mentoring others

• Project management capability and comfort working across multiple priorities

• A tertiary qualification in HR (or equivalent experience)

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What’s on offer

This is an excellent opportunity to step into a trusted, impactful P&C role with real variety and purpose. The organisation is in an exciting period of transformation, and the People Business Partner will be involved in a range of people initiatives that will shape culture and capability for years to come. Also on offer is:

• A competitive salary 

• A supportive, dynamic leadership team

• A close-knit, fun and collaborative People & Capability team

• Ongoing professional development

• Flexible working option and a range of health and wellbeing benefits

Tono mai | How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter via SEEK by close of business on Friday, 8th August.

For a confidential discussion or a copy of the position description, contact Maria Lyons at 021 403 855 or maria.lyons@nicherecruitment.co.nz