People, Culture & Capability
Permanent
Auckland
Posted 01/04/2026

HR Business Partner

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About the Opportunity

Our client is a big believer in helping people live healthier, more fulfilling lives. Championing the benefits of wholesome, plant-based nutrition is a company commitment and focus that has always been about providing better choices and supporting healthier lifestyles. 

This HR Business Partner role will be driving a culture focusing on enhancing capability and balance operational tasks with strategic initiatives. Key responsibilities will include:
  • Collaborating with SLT to build capability in operational leadership through key streams of the Team Leader Capability Pathway.
  • Provide expert ER advise and management.
  • Support change initiatives, partner with leaders on workforce planning.
  • Manage a small team.
  • Regular interaction with the Trans-Tasman HR team.
What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone who has experience working in a true HR operating model, working with various Centres of Excellence. You’ll need to demonstrate the ability to work in a matrix organisation and understanding of a Trans-Tasman model. Ideally, your background will also include the following:
  • Prior experience working with a multicultural demographic.
  • Proven skillset working within distribution, manufacturing or similar industries.
  • Desire and prior knowledge of building HR capability.
  • Prior knowledge working with Human Synergistic would be highly beneficial.
What’s on Offer
  • This role is based on-site but does offer a 1 pm finish every Friday.
  • Free parking onsite
  • Some local travel within Auckland as well as to the South Island is expected and the occasional yearly trips to Australia for Trans-Tasman meetings.
Next Steps? 

To keep things simple, we ask that all applications are submitted through this advert. We’ll review applications as they come in and be in touch.

For any questions give Michaela Brchlova a call on +64 27 305 9031 and quote Job ID: 17537 for a confidential chat.

To apply for this vacancy, you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.

At the appropriate stage we will request your references, we ask that you do not include them on your CV when applying.  

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