HR Business Partner

HR Business Partner – New Zealand
Standalone role | ANZ remit | End-to-end HR

An opportunity has opened with a global organisation operating across manufacturing and distribution, supporting both residential and commercial markets. With a strong international footprint and a well-established presence across APAC, the business is continuing to invest in its people function across ANZ.

This role will act as the HR lead for New Zealand, working closely with an Australia-based HR team to deliver a consistent and high-quality people strategy across the region.

The Role

This is a broad, end-to-end HR position combining both strategic and operational responsibilities. You’ll partner closely with local leadership while ensuring alignment with the wider ANZ HR framework.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as the primary HR contact for New Zealand, partnering with leaders across the business
• Embedding and delivering the ANZ HR strategy locally
• Supporting organisational design, workforce planning, and capability development
• Managing end-to-end recruitment and onboarding
• Leading employee relations activity (performance, investigations, disciplinaries, restructures)
• Overseeing HR operations including systems, data, and payroll coordination
• Driving engagement, culture, and internal communications initiatives
• Managing performance cycles, MBOs, and remuneration reviews
• Providing reporting and insights on headcount, turnover, and people costs
• Ensuring compliance with NZ employment legislation and regulatory requirements

About You

You’ll be a well-rounded HR professional who is comfortable operating both strategically and hands-on in a standalone capacity.

We’re looking for:

• Strong HR generalist experience, ideally within a multi-site or regional environment
• Proven ability to partner with and influence senior stakeholders
• Experience across performance management, remuneration, and workforce planning
• Confidence managing employee relations matters end-to-end
• A proactive, organised approach with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong commercial awareness and data-driven mindset

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to own and shape the HR function in New Zealand
• Exposure to a broader ANZ people strategy
• Varied role with a mix of strategic and operational responsibilities
• Global business with strong growth and stability

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