Job Description

Mō te tūranga | About the Role

Our team of HR professionals provide services that are helping to drive Westpac towards its vision and overall business strategy.

We are seeking an experienced  People Consultant with an ER focus to join our People and Communications team on a fixed term basis. Reporting to our Senior Managers People Advisory, you will be part of the wider People & Communications business function at Westpac. The team you will be joining are collaborative, supportive, and energised!

With strong and clear leadership, the role will support our people leaders, uplift their capability and support with people and policy advice. You will create and maintain strong relationships with your stakeholders and positively interact and engage raising the People and Communications brand within the business.

This opportunity will allow you to build upon your Employment Relations knowledge and generalist experience and will see you working collaboratively with managers - providing timely and sound advice. With a strong focus on Employee Relations, this role will see you managing cases from end to end across a wide range of ER matters, including disciplinaries, performance management, interpersonal conflicts and wellbeing matters.

This role develops strong relationships with the wider HR team and supports them to drive people agendas and plans across all Business Units including:

• Partnering with People Business partners and Business Managers to work through complex initiatives and employee matters

• Supporting with people projects and cyclical People and Comms activities

• Educating, coaching and advising business leaders on a full range of People policies, practices and processes

• Managing ER cases from end to end including but not limited to disciplinaries, absence, investigations and performance management

• Assisting line managers with a variety of staff related matters

Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?

• A customer centric approach with the ability to develop strong stakeholder relationships across all levels

• Sound knowledge of NZ employment law and experience in managing ER cases end to end

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a focus on delivery

• Experience in working in a people generalist role

• Strong interpersonal skills – written and verbal

• Attention to detail and ability to manage time effectively

Ko mātou tēnei | Our Organisation
At Westpac, we’re working together to build a fairer and stronger New Zealand for our people, customers, and communities. For over 160 years we’ve been driven by our purpose to Create Better Futures Together.

What makes us unique are the incredible people we’re lucky enough to have walk through our doors every day. The giant ‘W’ on our building doesn’t just stand for Westpac – it says, double you. We’re a place that values, rewards and recognises individuality. Where you can be your whole self, your true self, and your best self. We’re recognised as a place where talent is developed, where passions are fuelled and where ambitions of all shapes and sizes thrive. And it all starts with you!

Tono mai ināianei! | Apply Now!

Apply today with your CV and Cover Letter.

The people of Aotearoa, New Zealand hail from many cultures and backgrounds. At Westpac New Zealand, we draw on this enormous talent pool to cultivate a team rich in ability and empowered to reach its full potential. Our aim is to be brave challengers, celebrating our differences and relentlessly advocating for our customers. It starts with us – we believe that when we care deeply and do our best for our people, they’ll do their best for our customers. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply, including those who are neurodiverse, have chronic health conditions or disabilities – your attitude and passion are as important to us as your experience, qualifications and capabilities.

Mahi tahi tātou, kaha ake tātou | Together Greater

Applications close:

31 May 2026