Why this role matters
We’re looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to join Healthcare by Douglas (HbD) on a 4-month fixed-term contract.
A key focus of this role is helping roll out Employment Hero, our new HRIS, and making sure it becomes part of how our leaders and teams work every day. Alongside this, you’ll support our leaders and around 80 employees in New Zealand, giving practical, hands-on advice across employee relations, recruitment, performance and health and safety. This is a role for someone who can hit the ground running, work independently and make a real difference from day one.
What you’ll do
- Support the rollout of Employment Hero, helping leaders and employees adopt the system and embedding it into everyday People processes
- Partner with leaders to provide day-to-day People advice and coaching that builds clarity, trust and confidence
- Manage employee relations matters
- Run end-to-end recruitment for NZ roles and oversee onboarding and induction
- Support leaders through performance and remuneration cycles, including goal setting and calibration
- Act as a key health and safety support for the NZ business and help leaders meet their obligations
- Ensure People practices are compliant and fit for purpose
What you’ll bring
- Availability to start late Nov/early Dec for a 4-month fixed-term engagement
- 8+ years’ experience in an HR Business Partner, People Partner or generalist HR role
- Strong, practical capability across ER, recruitment, performance and H&S
- Experience supporting an HRIS implementation, ideally Employment Hero, is an advantage
- A tertiary qualification in Human Resources or a related field
- Confidence working independently, with strong judgement and excellent written and verbal communication
Why join us?
- Meaningful impact – Make a visible difference in a growing, fast-moving business.
- Variety – Work across the full People lifecycle with leaders from Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance and Quality.
- Great team culture – Join a business that backs its people and celebrates wins together.
- Exclusive discounts – Enjoy special deals on big-name brands like Clinicians, BraveFace, Avene, Ego, and more.
About Us
At Healthcare by Douglas, we believe wellness is about enhancing everyday life, not just solving problems.
We’re creating brands that are shaping the future of wellness. That means working with curiosity, insight and purpose, always seeking smarter ways to support people’s wellbeing.
If you’re energised by fresh thinking, bold ideas and making a meaningful difference, you’ll feel right at home here.
We’re optimising daily wellness – together.
Next Steps
If you’re invited to complete a video interview as the next stage of your application, we’d love you to embrace it. Video interviews allow more people the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities to the hiring manager in a new and innovative way, giving you a better chance of securing your ideal role. Relax, be yourself and don’t worry, we all feel a bit awkward in front of the camera.
Please note:
- Applications may close early due to high interest. Don’t miss out – apply now!
- This role does not support a visa application. To qualify you will need full working rights to work in New Zealand.