People & Culture Business Partner

We’re looking for an experienced People & Culture Business Partner to join a busy, collaborative and supportive P&C team based in Ellerslie. This is a broad partnering role where you’ll work closely with leaders across designated portfolios, providing trusted advice, driving people initiatives, and supporting organisational change and growth. If you enjoy variety, pace, and building strong relationships across the business, this role offers the perfect blend of strategic influence and hands‑on delivery. About the Role As a P&C Business Partner, you’ll be a key advisor to leaders and employees, ensuring alignment with organisational values, compliance with employment legislation, and delivery of people strategies that lift performance and engagement. You’ll work across a wide range of P&C activities including: Providing specialist P&C and employment relations advice Coaching leaders to build capability in performance, development, and people leadership Supporting organisational change, workforce planning, talent, succession and engagement initiatives Translating business needs into practical people solutions Contributing to the annual People Plan and wider P&C projects Partnering with Talent Acquisition to build capability and bench strength Ensuring policies, processes and people systems are effective, compliant, and continuously improving Supporting quality, risk, safety and privacy requirements across your portfolios This is a role where your influence matters — you’ll be embedded with leaders, helping them navigate challenges, build capability, and deliver great outcomes for their teams. What You’ll Bring We’re looking for someone who brings confidence, credibility, and a proactive approach to partnering. You will ideally have: Experience in a P&C Business Partner or Senior HR Advisor role Strong employment relations capability and practical experience managing ER matters Solid understanding of NZ employment legislation, HR best practice and people systems Ability to coach, influence and build strong relationships at all levels Strong time management skills and comfort working in a fast‑paced, changing environment A positive, flexible, team‑focused approach High levels of integrity, professionalism and sound judgement Experience in complex or multi‑disciplinary environments is an advantage. Why You’ll Love This Role Busy, supportive and collaborative P&C team A successful NZ organisation in genuine growth mode Varied portfolio with scope to influence and improve Leaders who value trusted advice and partnership Ellerslie location with flexibility Fixed term contract with strong likelihood of extension If you’re a capable P&C Partner who enjoys variety, pace and meaningful relationships with leaders, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and bring your expertise to a team that values impact, collaboration and continuous improvement. To Apply If you’re interested in this opportunity, please click “Apply” at the top of this advertisement. You’re also welcome to contact Kelly George on 027 777 9177 or email kelly@rubyrecruit.co.nz . (Please ensure all formal applications are submitted via Seek or through our website.) This role requires you to be Auckland‑based and legally able to work in New Zealand .