People Business Partner - Fixed term - asap to 30 June 2027
Wellington CBD | National public sector organisation
About the role | Mō te tūranga
You'll help align the organisation's People strategy with its business strategy, working with managers across the organisation to bring strategic processes and transformational change to life.
Working alongside the wider People Branch, you'll give managers advice and solutions that are practical and consistent with the People strategy. You'll help them plan for the people implications of their decisions, and encourage a culture of accountability, trust and self-sufficiency.
In this role you'll:
You're an experienced People professional with significant relevant experience and a demonstrated ability to work with the business to effectively execute business strategy. You're resilient, and comfortable working under tight timeframes and managing competing priorities.
You'll also bring:
This is a senior role with a clear public purpose and a real chance to make a difference. You'll be a trusted advisor in a complex national organisation, helping shape how People strategy supports the business through to June 2027, with a competitive salary and flexible working.
How to apply | Me pēhea te tono
Applications close Friday, 20 November 2026. We will be reviewing CVs as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early. We're looking for a start as soon as possible.
To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter.
For a confidential kōrero, or a copy of the position description, please contact Maria Lyons at Niche Recruitment on 021 403 855 or [email protected]
Wellington CBD | National public sector organisation
About the role | Mō te tūranga
You'll help align the organisation's People strategy with its business strategy, working with managers across the organisation to bring strategic processes and transformational change to life.
Working alongside the wider People Branch, you'll give managers advice and solutions that are practical and consistent with the People strategy. You'll help them plan for the people implications of their decisions, and encourage a culture of accountability, trust and self-sufficiency.
In this role you'll:
- Be a trusted advisor to Tier 2 and 3 leaders, contributing to senior discussions on strategy and direction and helping to remove roadblocks to delivery
- Assist managers to design and implement workforce plans covering capacity, capability, culture and change management
- Lead a team, delegating work to Senior Advisors and Advisors and monitoring delivery, while building the leadership capability of managers
- Manage complex employment relations matters, with escalation to the specialist ER team as needed, and play a key role in maintaining productive union relationships
- Contribute to and implement relevant parts of the industrial relations strategy, including interpreting individual and collective employment agreement provisions
- Identify people-related and reputational risks early and act to minimise their impact
- Lead improvements to People practices and support the delivery of key People projects
You're an experienced People professional with significant relevant experience and a demonstrated ability to work with the business to effectively execute business strategy. You're resilient, and comfortable working under tight timeframes and managing competing priorities.
You'll also bring:
- A relevant tertiary qualification and/or a sound knowledge of current HR good practice
- Detailed knowledge of current New Zealand employment law
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders
This is a senior role with a clear public purpose and a real chance to make a difference. You'll be a trusted advisor in a complex national organisation, helping shape how People strategy supports the business through to June 2027, with a competitive salary and flexible working.
How to apply | Me pēhea te tono
Applications close Friday, 20 November 2026. We will be reviewing CVs as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early. We're looking for a start as soon as possible.
To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter.
For a confidential kōrero, or a copy of the position description, please contact Maria Lyons at Niche Recruitment on 021 403 855 or [email protected]