Partner with Leaders, influence culture, drive performance

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced HR Business Partner to join a well-established and highly respected organisation within the financial services sector.

This is a true business partnering role where you will work closely with senior leaders and managers, providing strategic and operational HR support across a diverse and fast-paced corporate environment.

Based onsite in Wellington CBD, you will become part of a collaborative, professional, and high-performing team committed to delivering exceptional outcomes and supporting a strong organisational culture.

About the Role

As HR Business Partner, you will provide trusted HR advice and support across:

• Employee Relations
• Performance Management
• Leadership Coaching
• Organisational Development
• Workforce Planning
• Talent Management
• Change Management
• Employment Legislation
• Recruitment & Retention Strategies
• Culture & Engagement Initiatives

You will partner directly with leaders to support people strategies aligned to business objectives while ensuring a positive employee experience across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to provide proactive HR guidance and support
• Support organisational change and transformation initiatives
• Provide advice on performance management, employment relations, and workplace issues
• Support leadership capability development and coaching
• Assist with workforce planning and succession initiatives
• Contribute to employee engagement and culture programmes
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and retention initiatives
• Ensure HR policies and practices remain compliant with NZ employment legislation
• Contribute to continuous improvement across HR processes and systems

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Proven HR Business Partner or Senior HR Advisory experience
• Strong knowledge of New Zealand employment legislation
• Experience supporting leaders within complex corporate environments
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
• Strong communication and influencing capability
• A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach
• Confidence managing sensitive and complex employment matters
• The ability to balance strategic thinking with operational delivery

Experience within financial services, banking, insurance, or corporate professional services environments will be highly regarded.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Excellent employee benefits
• Wellington CBD location
• Stable and highly regarded organisation
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Opportunity to work closely with experienced leadership teams
• Career growth and professional development opportunities

If you are an experienced HR professional who enjoys building trusted partnerships, influencing positive outcomes, and working within a professional corporate environment, we would love to hear from you.

Apply online now with your CV and cover letter.