People, Culture & Capability
Permanent
Auckland
Posted 03/08/2026

HR Business Partner

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About the Opportunity
•    This part-time, FTE role offers the opportunity to join a company that is currently undergoing a reshaped HR operating model, building stronger domain-aligned support.
•    You’ll be the standalone HR presence on site, supporting teams mainly across New Zealand and Australia, partnering closely with the local GM team and a wider HR team (dotted line support).
•    The role will have a strong focus on employee relations through change, performance and complex conversations.
•    You’ll also own end-to-end recruitment across mainly New Zealand and Australia.
•    Travel to Australia will be required 1-2 per year.

What You’ll Bring 
•    We’re looking for someone with proven HRBP / senior generalist experience with high level of confidence in ER case management.
•    Your strength will span across performance management, investigations, mediation, and negotiated exits.
•    Hands-on, end to end recruitment capability across technical / trade / engineering roles is also a requirement for the role.
•    You must bring resilience and the ability to build trust with strong operational leaders.
•    It’ll be beneficial if you’ve got previous experience supporting an Australia based team.

What’s on Offer 
•    Part-time (32 hours) with flexibility around how hours are structured.
•    Auckland-based role with on-site presence in Mangere; WFH is negotiable
•    On-site parking available
•    Benefits include (after 12 months): choice of enhanced KiwiSaver (up to 5%) or medical insurance

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 specific questions, give Michaela Brchlova a call on +64 27 305 9031 and quote Job ID: 18287 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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