People Partner

Overview

Join a passionate and hard-working people team.

Partner with the business to provide HR generalist support, coaching and empowering our people leaders to build high performing teams.

Annual salary of $132,727 plus with 5 weeks' annual leave, plus KiwiSaver and other benefits.

Wellington or Auckland location.

About the role

As a

People Partner

, you'll be a trusted advisor to the business, providing high-quality, legally sound, and best-practice HR advice across the employee lifecycle.

You'll play a key role in coaching and enabling leaders to build high-performing teams, navigate change, and foster a positive workplace culture.

We are looking for an HR generalist with solid ER experience who can hit the ground running and who is used to working at pace.

You will be comfortable working in the grey and anticipating the needs of the business, keeping people at the heart of all that you do.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about all things people related - you will be the go-to person for all things HR from performance and capability, right through to culture and change.

We are a small but close-knit team, who work across our Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch Offices.

We are purpose -driven, and genuinely care about our organisation, our customers and each other.

If you love working in a fast- paced environment where no two days are the same, enjoy bouncing ideas around with passionate colleagues and bring a positive vibe to everything that you do - this could be your next move!

Responsibilities

Provide HR generalist support, coaching and empowering leaders to build high-performing teams

Advise on employee lifecycle, performance and capability, culture and change

Partner with the business to deliver legally sound, best-practice HR advice

Work across Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch offices as required

Qualifications

A tertiary qualification in HR and / or equivalent relevant experience

Experience in HR / ER disciplines (including disciplinary matters, personal grievances, investigations, mediation, conflict resolution, change management) in large complex organisations (500+) with active unions

Proven experience advising on complex ER issues and a wide range of employment solutions, preferably in a public / government sector

Ability to assess a situation based on HR best practice, knowledge of employment law, business needs and practical experience

Excellent communication and relationship building skills to get to know the business and effectively influence the best outcomes for our people

An ability to travel within NZ and be away from home from time to time

About Kainga Ora

Well known as a great place to work, particularly with our emphasis on employee wellbeing and a great benefits package (as above), Kainga Ora is an organisation that truly values its people.

At Kainga Ora, ours is the important responsibility of transforming New Zealand's housing choices, outcomes and the entire housing sector by creating homes and communities that allow New Zealanders to thrive.

What is exciting about working for Kainga Ora is getting the chance to make a real and positive impact on New Zealanders' lives.

With skills, planning and purposeful action, our people are creating the homes and neighbourhoods that will build for the future of Aotearoa.

We are passionate about transforming New Zealand for the better.

That includes being a trusted partner for Maori and iwi, protecting and enabling their rights, interests and aspirations under the guidance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

O Tatou Uara - Our Values

Our values were developed by us, for us.

They unite us as an organisation and guide how we work every day.

Our values are :

Applications close Friday 26 September 2025

but we'll be reviewing candidates as they apply and may make an appointment before the closing date—so don't wait to put your best foot forward!

We value diversity and are committed to working with each other and our customers in an inclusive and respectful way.

We welcome applicants from all walks of life and appreciate the richness of experience that your point of difference brings to the organisation.

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Location(s) Auckland Central Regional Office, Hutt Valley / Wellington, Wellington National Office

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