Job Description

Are you passionate about people and looking to make a significant impact across the organisation? We are currently seeking an experienced HR Business Partner.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity  

As an HR Business Partner, you will develop effective partnerships with the leadership team, influencing and supporting senior business leaders and people managers to drive their people plan and deliver improved business results. You will lead a small team of Advisors, providing end-to-end people-related advice and services across the full range of human resources practice areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Business Partnering: Contribute to the development and execution of a people plan aligned with the Agency People Strategy.
• Talent Acquisition and Management: Develop and execute resourcing and retention strategies to attract and retain top talent.
• Reward and Performance Management: Implement the Agency Remuneration and reward strategy, ensuring consistency and alignment with business goals.
• Employee Experience: Coach leadership to utilise the Agency service delivery model and ensure effective HR operations.
• Employment Relations: Coach leaders on managing complex ER cases, and champion employee engagement.
• Organisational Design and Development: Partner with our Learning and OD team and with leadership to design and execute organisational and people plans.
• Learning and Leadership Development: Identify skills gaps, develop solutions, and coach leaders to build capability and improve performance.

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What We Offer:

• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on the organisation and its people.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A degree in Human Resources or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Proven experience in HR generalist roles, with strong knowledge of HR and OD principles and practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with business groups.
• A deep understanding of the business and the ability to align HR strategies to business needs.

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role as an HR Business Partner, we would love to hear from you.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply:

Please click apply to upload your CV and cover letter detailing your suitability for the role.

Rā Katinga | Applications close:

15 June 2026

For further information, email: careers@nzta.govt.nz

To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.