P&C Business Partner - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract

About the Opportunity We are looking for a People & Culture Business Partner to join the team on a 6-month fixed term contract! By joining our P&C community within New Zealand Manufacturing, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our workforce. This is a strategic partnering role, bringing our people strategy to life by embedding workforce planning and capability development aligned with business priorities and the evolving needs of our Co‑op. Working closely with leaders across our Edendale and Stirling sites, you’ll influence strategic thinking, drive high performance, lead change, and deliver organisational solutions with real business impact. As a trusted advisor, you’ll coach leaders, champion engagement, and design people solutions to solve business challenges. This is a unique opportunity to influence senior stakeholders, shape meaningful change, and grow your career in a dynamic, purpose‑driven environment. While site‑based is preferred, we are flexible for location within the lower South Island, but regular travel will be required to both our Edendale and Stirling sites. About You You’re a strategic thinker with strong business insight and a passion for enabling performance. Future‑focused and adaptable, you bring fresh perspectives and confidently lead change across complex environments. Experience in strategic workforce planning at scale, or equivalent experience shaping and delivering strategy in organisations. You translate strategy into action, embedding practical frameworks and tools that build long‑term capability and performance. Experience in unionised environments, embedding workforce planning, capability building, and high‑performance practices into integrated programmes. Data‑driven and outcomes‑focused, you use insights to shape strategy, drive execution, and meet stakeholder needs. With strong influencing skills, you partner effectively with diverse leadership teams to anticipate workforce needs and enable business success. Business‑focused and employee‑centric, you bring clarity, confidence, and impact to everything you do. Our Commitment to You We care for our people globally. Our comprehensive benefits support your well‑being, development, and work‑life balance: Fair and equitable pay Health and well‑being programs (medical, mental health support) Professional development opportunities Career growth support Work‑life balance options (flexible/hybrid working where possible) Employee recognition Support for community involvement and cultural connection Diversity and Inclusion We welcome applications from all backgrounds (ethnicities, genders, identities, orientations, ages, abilities, neurotypes, cultures, religions). Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply; we value your potential and growth. If you face accessibility issues or need accommodations during the process, please contact your recruiter. We ensure fair participation, allowing you to be at your best. Applications close at midnight on Monday 13th July. #J-18808-Ljbffr