Kaiarataki ǀ Business Partner

2 weeks ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand University of Canterbury Full time
Pūmanawa Tangata ǀ People and Culture

Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

  • Continuing position either full at 37.5 hours or part time at 30 hours per week.
  • Enjoy five weeks annual leave and five days University Holidays.
  • Do you enjoy challenging the status quo?
  • Are you passionate about making positive organisational change?
  • Do you enjoy working in a collaborative and diverse environment?
  • Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā_
  • He hiahia, he pūkenga nōu ki te mahi a te Kaiarataki _ǀ_ Business Partner? Nāia te pōwhiri nā Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha kia tono mai i te tūranga nei._

Āu Mahi | What You Will Do


The mahi undertaken in the People & Culture Business Partnering Team is the catalyst for positive change in our organisation.

We operationalise strategy through the provision of timely and objective coaching, advice, support, and intervention, and through collaborating with colleagues, to empower UC whānau to be the best they can be every day.

Our processes and practices are guided by our values, our experience, and strategic organisational relationships.


We operate and collaborate in a constructive environment to challenge current thinking, spark innovation and facilitate an environment of courage, opportunity and change, focusing on sustainable and outcomes-focus solutions.

Sarah and Tania, two of our Business Partners, offer their views of the role at UC:

  • "This is a role where you will be challenged, it is a diverse and changing environment. Surrounded by a great team, you can hone your generalist skills and have the opportunity for knowledge growth in areas of interest. Not many days are the same, so if you are flexible and hardworking this place is for you."_
- "Come and work for an organisation that empowers you to bring your whole self to mahi, working with an amazing team "Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini" | Success is not the work of an individual, but as a collective."_

Mōu | Who You Are
You have significant experience implementing great Human Resource practices. You have substantial knowledge of New Zealand employment legislation, policies, procedures. You ideally hold a Human Resources Degree (or equivalent qualification).


As a key member of the University community, it's important that enjoy working in a collaborative environment and are fantastic at building diverse relationships.


Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With


Sitting within the People, Culture, and Campus department, the Business Partnering team bring passion and innovation to everything they do.

Our team work collaboratively to ensure that our extensive range of knowledge is utilised.

For more information about our team, please visit our website.

Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC
Tangata Tū, Tangata Ora - Engaged, Empowered, Making a Difference.

In 2023 UC are celebrating 150 years of accessible education. The past, the present and the future are intertwined. For more information on our 150th Anniversary visit us here.


Ngā Uara | Our Values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga guide our decisions and behaviour and provide a roadmap for how we do things at UC, affirming our commitment to pastoral care and support for our ākonga and staff.

They challenge and inspire us to be the best we can, and make UC a great place to work and study.

For more info on Ngā Uara | Our Values visit us here.


We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity.

The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.


The closing date for this position is: 19 March 2023 (midnight, NZ time)

Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply
Applications for this position must be submitted on our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume_. _

You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency to be considered for this role.

If you hold a valid work visa and are physically present in New Zealand then you may also be considered.


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