Senior HR Business Partner

UP Education is a leading Australasian dual-sector education group, delivering foundation, vocational and higher education to domestic and international students. At UP Education, we are on a mission : to elevate and empower students to unlock their potential. Known for our agility, and responsiveness to the changing world.

What sets us apart from other tertiary providers? It is, quite simply, our people. Our teams come from a wide range of educational and cultural backgrounds and offer a broad diversity of professional experience. But we all have one thing in common – we are all firm believers in the power of education to transform lives and they all have the drive to make a significant impact in the communities with which they work.

We believe learning should be defined by the exceptional and at UP Education we have an ongoing commitment to the development of our staff.

Senior HRBP - NZ

Location : Ponsonby, Auckland

Full-time | Permanent | Hybrid

About the role :

As a Senior HR Business Partner (HRBP), you will provide strategic and operational HR leadership across a number of our New Zealand business entities, working closely with the CEO and Executive Leadership Teams to enable high performance, capability development, and organisational effectiveness.

This role will provide proactive, pragmatic HR leadership across the full employee lifecycle, ensuring compliance with New Zealand employment legislation while fostering a culture that values performance, engagement, and inclusion.

Working closely with the HR Director, the Senior HRBP will help shape and deliver people strategies that build leadership capability, strengthen workforce planning, and ensure HR practices are scalable, fit-for-purpose, and add measurable value.

In this role, you will :

• Partner with senior and middle managers to design and deliver people strategies that align with business goals
• Lead or support transformation projects, including post-acquisition integration, restructures, and operational realignments
• Provide expert advice on employee relations matters, ensuring compliance and timely resolution
• Analyse workforce data and develop pragmatic, tailored solutions that address organisational and cultural needs
• Build leadership capability through coaching, frameworks, and fit-for-purpose training initiatives
• Develop and implement workforce plans that meet both strategic and operational requirements
• Support leaders through change using structured, people-focused change management approaches

Qualifications

About you :

We’re looking for a seasoned HR professional who is equally comfortable operating at a strategic level and rolling up their sleeves to get the job done. You’ll bring :

Additional Information

Why work with us :

Our application process :

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and interest in the role.

Questions about your identity help us appreciate the diversity of individuals looking to work with us, ensuringwe’reattracting applications from people with identities and perspectives that are as diverse as our students.

We are an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to equity, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.

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