HR Business Partner

Overview

Health New Zealand - South Canterbury (Based at Timaru Hospital). Full Time - Fixed Term - 12 months - Due to Parental Leave.

About the Role

The role of HR Business Partner supports the People Partnering Lead through the provision of end-to-end operational HR advice and services, including the delivery and implementation of HR strategies, policies, and processes. The role will be expected to take autonomous accountability for a service / set of services or regions in the delivery of these services.

The HR Business Partner works in partnership with managers and employees in the assigned service to understand the operational aspects and HR needs, to support services in the achievement of its goals and operational requirements e.g. culture and performance development.

Our passionate and highly skilled HR team offers support for approximately 1000 staff working within the South Canterbury district. We are known for being strongly service oriented, well connected to the business and a friendly and professional HR support service. This position is a 12-month fixed-term opportunity to provide cover for one of our team on Parental Leave.

About You

We invite candidates with sound HR generalist experience, preferably at the business partner / senior advisor level to apply.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Will have experience navigating complex environments and relationships (ideally in a highly unionised environment)
• Can work autonomously in a fast-paced environment
• Has the ability to critically analyse, problem solve, and is confident in their decision making
• Has strong communication and relationship management skills to influence effectively across all levels.

An essential requirement, of course, is that we need you to be able to hit the ground running and think on your feet in this busy role. If you are resilient and flexible; someone who thrives in a dynamic and changing environment, creates energy in a team, and just likes getting out there and doing it, then hit apply now!

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

All applications are to be submitted through our online careers portal by midnight on the 13 September 2025.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.

Enquiries are welcomed by emailing Catherine Robertson (Recruitment Specialist)

Please Note : While Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.

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