Job Description

Worker Type:

Permanent

Here at BNZ, it's about more than just banking. We work together in an agile, energising environment to create innovative solutions through our promise "If you can imagine a better future, let's find a way."

We support wellbeing, flexible working and have a generous leave offering. There is the opportunity for growth, learning and career development. No two days are the same.

As part of BNZ’s People & Culture team, the Employee Relations Partners are responsible for providing sound and expert advice to People Leaders, by overseeing and managing the day-to-day casework and people initiatives aimed at securing the continued attainment of superior performance by employees.

This is a full time, Auckland-based hybrid role with a minimum of three days in the office, including anchor days, and the others may be worked flexibly.

Mō te Tūranga | About the Role

We spoke with one of the GMs of People who let us know the following about the role:

What are day-to-day tasks the ER Partner is responsible for?

This role is not for the faint hearted and you will be expected to deliver expert advice on a high volume and wide range of ER matters. Your portfolio of work will include such things as:

• Performance management
• Disciplinary processes
• Supporting organisational structural change
• Managing personal grievances, including mediations
• Ensuring organisational alignment with current and future employment legislation
• Bullying and harassment cases
• Absentee management, including medical incapacity

What attributes will this person display in order to be successful in this role?

• Significant experience in a senior ER role with an in-depth understanding of employee relations issues.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and ability to interpret policies and make recommendations.
• Excellent facilitation, negotiation and mediation skills.
• A relevant tertiary qualification, preferably in Law, is highly desirable, but not essential.
• Strong technology curiosity and literacy, including demonstrated engagement with AI.
• Strong relationship building skills to support outstanding stakeholder engagement.

What projects/mahi will the candidates be working on now and into the next year?

As you'll be working alongside our HR generalists as part of a business-aligned people partnering team, there will be scope for you to get involved in and support other initiatives that our broader team is working on. You'll also drive continuous improvement of our ER service delivery, collaborating closely with our other ER Partners to ensure consistent and fair outcomes.

What is the team culture and environment like?

You’ll be joining a highly passionate team in a collaborative, fast-paced and supportive environment where everyone contributes to deliver the best outcome.

What is the most challenging thing about this opportunity?

This is a challenging multi-dimensional role in a complex environment which will give you great opportunities to learn about the business and require you to be resilient, agile and able to appropriately manage multiple stakeholders and relationships.

Please note: Applications for this vacancy will close Wednesday 24 June at 11pm.

Nau Mai ki te Pēke o Aotearoa | Come to the Bank of New Zealand

This is an exciting opportunity to join us!  We're bold thinkers who are taking brave steps to create a company that people want to work for, and customers want to bank with. If you're ready to join a fun organisation where we are proud of our culture and how we are helping New Zealander's to 'Find their way', then show your interest by submitting your application - we can't wait to read it. 

Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini" - Success is not the work of an individual, but the work of many.”

Closing Date: 24 June 2026

Applications will be reviewed regularly across the advertising period, but we do reserve the right to close applications early.