Join a global snacking leader and help shape the future of our people and culture.
At Jack Link's, we are passionate about creating protein-packed snacks that fuel life's adventures. From our 24/7 manufacturing facility in Mangere, Auckland, we produce some of New Zealand's favourite protein snacks, including Beef Jerky, Biltong and Beef Sticks, which are enjoyed locally and exported across Australia and the wider APAC region.
Why Jack Link's?
Every great product starts with great people, and that is where you come in.
At Jack Link's, you will join a global business with the energy and culture of a close-knit team. We are passionate about creating an environment where our people can grow, contribute, and do their best work. As part of our APAC team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact locally while collaborating across the wider region.
This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded HR professional who enjoys building strong relationships, partnering closely with leaders, and balancing strategic people initiatives with hands-on support. If you are looking to make a genuine impact within a growing global organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Role
As a trusted partner to leaders and team members, you will play a key role in bringing our people strategy to life while supporting the day-to-day needs of our business. Working closely with our manufacturing and operations teams, you will help foster a workplace culture that is safe, engaged, high-performing, and aligned to our values.
What you will do:
Implement APAC policies and processes, championing best practice and supporting a high-performance culture across the business.
Lead recruitment and onboarding activities across our New Zealand operations, delivering a positive candidate and team member experience.
Support performance, development, and capability-building initiatives that help our people grow and succeed.
Partner with leaders to strengthen team member engagement, build capability, and support effective people management practices.
Support Health & Safety programs and risk management processes, promoting a strong safety-first culture across all locations.
Deliver reporting and insights across recruitment, Health & Safety, and people metrics to support informed decision-making.
Ensure compliance with New Zealand employment legislation, Health & Safety requirements, and company policies.
About You
You are a proactive and relationship-focused HR professional who enjoys partnering with leaders, influencing positive outcomes, and making a genuine difference to the team member experience.
You will bring:
5+ years' experience in a Human Resources Business Partner or Generalist role.
Strong knowledge of New Zealand Employment Relations legislation and workplace practices.
Experience supporting operational, manufacturing, logistics, FMCG, food production, or similar environments.
Confidence working with frontline teams, people leaders, and senior stakeholders.
Excellent coaching, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience facilitating training, workshops, and development programs.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
A continuous improvement mindset and willingness to challenge the status quo.
Relevant tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Employment Relations, Business, or a related discipline.
Why Join Jack Link's?
Make an Impact: Play a key role in shaping the team member experience across one of New Zealand's leading protein snack manufacturing operations.
Global Business, Local Influence: Enjoy the scale and opportunities of a global organisation while having genuine influence on local business outcomes.
APAC Exposure: Collaborate with colleagues across Australia, New Zealand, and the wider APAC region on strategic people initiatives.
Growth and Development: Be part of an ambitious business with exciting growth plans and opportunities for professional development.
Great Team Culture: Join a supportive, collaborative team that values accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Additional Information
What’s Next?
Ready to make your mark? Click " I'M INTERESTED" to submit your cover letter and CV. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Additional Information:
Applications are open to candidates with eligibility to work in New Zealand
Pre-employment checks are required for successful candidates.
What’s Next?
Click "APPLY NOW" to submit your cover letter and CV. We can’t wait to hear from you!
When it comes to being wild, we know a thing or two. We're not afraid of trying something new or the hard work it takes to make it happen. It's in our DNA. We've turned a family recipe into a new snacking category. And the wilderness into the world's largest meat snack business, that's still proudly family owned and operated.
We're a company built by innovators, and are driven to not only satisfy your hunger, but to also feed your journey – whether that journey is on the road, on the run, at the campground, at the playground, in the office or in the moment. It’s a journey we share with you. It’s the journey forward of our people, of our communities, of our category…with a reverence for quality and an irreverence for the status quo.
At Jack Link's Protein Snacks, we see every moment of every day as an opportunity to move forward, to forge new ground. To realize our vision of becoming the World’s #1 Protein Snacking Company. We never give up. You never give up. Together, we keep going. Are you wild enough to join us?
Jack Link's Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack manufacturer worldwide. Family-owned and operated with headquarters in Minong, Wisconsin, Jack Link’s Protein Snacks also has a large corporate hub in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. The company is made up of passionate team members, across 11 countries, who share an uncompromising commitment to delivering awesome products and feeding the journey of those who move things forward. The Jack Link’s Protein Snacks portfolio of brands includes, Jack Link’s, Lorissa’s Kitchen, MATADOR Jerky, Golden Island, BiFi and Peperami.
