People & Culture Manager

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey. At Plumbline, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As a proudly New Zealand-owned, design-led business, we are driven by a simple purpose: Reinventing Bathrooms. With operations across New Zealand and Australia, plus our own manufacturing division in Christchurch, we're committed to creating exceptional products, delivering outstanding customer experiences, and building a workplace where People Come First. We know exceptional businesses are built by exceptional people. That's why we invest in developing our team, supporting great leadership, and creating an environment where people can do their best work. Our culture is built on being World Class, Forward Thinking, Customer Focused, Trusted and Passionate, and we're looking for someone who'll help us continue bringing these values to life every day. About us At Plumbline, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As a proudly New Zealand-owned, design-led business, we are driven by a simple purpose: Reinventing Bathrooms. With operations across New Zealand and Australia, plus our own manufacturing division in Christchurch, we're committed to creating exceptional products, delivering outstanding customer experiences, and building a workplace where People Come First. We know exceptional businesses are built by exceptional people. That's why we invest in developing our team, supporting great leadership, and creating an environment where people can do their best work. Our culture is built on being World Class, Forward Thinking, Customer Focused, Trusted and Passionate, and we're looking for someone who'll help us continue bringing these values to life every day. About the role We're looking for a People & Culture Manager to join our Wellington-based team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys partnering with leaders, influencing business decisions and creating an environment where people and performance thrive. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you'll lead the People & Culture function across our New Zealand and Australian businesses. It's a broad standalone role that combines strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery, spanning leadership coaching, recruitment, organisational development, employee relations, performance, remuneration, health & safety and culture. Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, you'll help maintain and strengthen our high‑performing, values‑led culture while ensuring our people practices continue to support the growth and success of the business. What you'll be responsible for Partnering with leaders to provide trusted advice across the full employee lifecycle. Developing and implementing People & Culture initiatives that support our business strategy and reinforce our values. Leading recruitment and workforce planning across New Zealand and Australia, helping us attract and retain exceptional people. Coaching and supporting leaders through performance management, development, employee relations and organisational change. Leading our performance and talent processes, including quarterly 5-5-5 conversations, annual reviews and talent planning. Driving employee engagement, recognition and culture initiatives that strengthen the employee experience. Leading Health & Safety across the business, including chairing our Health & Safety Committee and driving continuous improvement. Ensuring compliance with New Zealand and Australian employment legislation, payroll obligations and company policies. Reviewing and continuously improving people systems, processes and reporting to support informed business decisions. Contributing a commercial people perspective to strategic business decisions and organisational planning. About you You’ll be an experienced People & Culture professional who enjoys balancing strategic thinking with practical execution and is confident building trusted relationships across all levels of the business. You’ll also bring: At least five years' experience in a senior HR or People & Culture generalist role. Strong knowledge of New Zealand employment law, with exposure to Australian employment practices an advantage. Proven experience managing complex employee relations and performance matters. Demonstrated success partnering with leaders to build capability and improve organisational performance. Experience leading Health & Safety programmes and fostering a positive safety culture. Strong commercial acumen and the ability to balance people outcomes with business objectives. Excellent communication, coaching and influencing skills. High levels of integrity, discretion and sound judgement. A continuous improvement mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, varied environment. Experience with EOS, Ninety or a similar business operating system would be an advantage. Why join Plumbline? You’ll join a successful New Zealand-owned business with ambitious growth plans, exceptional products and a culture we’re genuinely proud of. You’ll work alongside a passionate leadership team who value People & Culture as a genuine strategic partner, giving you the opportunity to influence decisions, shape our culture and make a meaningful impact across our New Zealand and Australian operations. If you’re looking for a role where you can combine strategic thinking with hands‑on work, while helping a great business and its people continue to thrive, we’d love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr