Human Resources Business Partner

About Us

Briscoe Homeware and Rebel Sport are household names across New Zealand.

As an NZX50 listed company and one of the NZ's leading retailers, we're in an exciting phase – a new Distribution Centre under construction, cutting-edge merchandising platforms, next-gen concept stores, and a team that's genuinely fired up about where we're headed as the economy picks up steam.

The Role

We need a hands-on HR Business Partner who gets stuck in.

This is about being the trusted HR expert for our managers across our nationwide store network – helping them nail the fundamentals and get the best from and for their teams, every day.

You'll be the go-to person for practical HR advice, working alongside two other HR Business Partners and reporting to our Chief People Officer.

You'll travel regularly around Auckland and beyond to be where your managers need you.

Your Day-to-Day

Support managers with recruitment, performance conversations, remuneration decisions, and developing their people

Solve problems – spot trends, address localised people issues, and implement practical solutions

Drive talent conversations – succession planning, identifying high performers, and supporting career progression

Lead on the ground – new store openings, restructures, culture initiatives

Champion safety – maintain H&S knowledge, support safety initiatives, ensure incident reporting

Deliver results – support managers to achieve their people targets (engagement, leave management, absence, training compliance)

What You Bring

Must-haves

HR qualification or solid equivalent experience

Strong employment relations advisory chops with runs on the board

Proven ability to coach and influence managers at all levels

Deep experience in recruitment, performance management, change, and L&D

Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)

Sharp analytical and problem-solving abilities

You Are

A natural relationship-builder that managers seek out and with whom they'll toss around ideas

Comfortable among people from all walks of life

Practical and solution-focused – you balance competing priorities without breaking a sweat

Energised by fast-paced retail environments

Genuinely passionate about helping people succeed

Happy to hit the road when needed

Why You'll Love It Here

Professional development – we invest in growing your capability and you'll have opportunities to mentor others

Variety – no two days are the same (recruitment one hour, ER issue the next, a focus on developing teams and managers after that. Tomorrow? Who knows?)

Real impact – you'll see the direct results of your work across our stores because our frontline delivers our top and bottom lines

Supportive team – experienced HR colleagues and a highly regarded CPO backing you up

Growth phase – be part of the next chapter as we scale up

We're an Equal Opportunity Employer, a Platinum Partner of the incredible First Foundation, and proud supporter and promoter of Cure Kids.

If you're a practical HR professional who loves the exciting pace of retail and helping managers and their teams excel, let's talk.

Applications close : Friday 31st October

Questions?

Contact Julia Budge, People and Talent Specialist :

You must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold NZ Permanent Residency or Citizenship.

All applications treated in strictest confidence.

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