People Partner

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Whanganui and MidCentral Districts
- Hospital and Specialist Services
- 2 roles, 6-month fixed term contract

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

**About the Role**

We're looking for two skilled and motivated HR People Partners to join our team on a fixed-term contract, where you will play a key role in delivering high-quality P&C support across the business.

Reporting to the Director of HR Operations and the People Partnering Lead, you will provide end-to-end HR advice and services—supporting everything from day-to-day operational matters to the delivery of strategic initiatives. This is a great opportunity to take ownership and work closely with senior leaders, helping shape people practices that align with business goals and support our districts.

If you're someone who enjoys building strong relationships, working autonomously, and bringing practical, people-focused HR solutions to life—this could be the perfect next step in your career.

**About the Team/Service/ Location**

You will be part of a supportive and collaborative People & Culture team, where partnership is at the heart of how we work. In this role, you will work closely with managers and employees across your assigned portfolios to understand their HR needs, provide practical guidance, and help them navigate both everyday matters and bigger strategic initiatives. Whether it's supporting the implementation of new policies, contributing to change and transformation programmes, or managing employee relations, you'll play an active role in enabling positive outcomes for both people and the organisation.

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**About you**

You are a people-focused HR professional who enjoys building strong relationships, working collaboratively, and finding practical solutions that make a real difference. With a solid foundation in generalist HR, you are confident navigating a busy workload and contributing to meaningful outcomes. You enjoy variety in your day, you're comfortable working with change, and you're always keen to learn and grow.

Here's what you'll bring to the role:

- A sound knowledge of New Zealand employment and health & safety legislation.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills, with the ability to influence and build trust at all levels.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and sound judgement—you're confident making decisions, staying organised, meeting deadlines, and using initiative in a changing environment.
- A natural curiosity and willingness to learn about the organisation, the people who use New Zealand's health services, and the communities we serve.
- Confidence using the Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- A strong team player mindset, along with the ability to work independently when needed.
- Leadership and management - The ability to think and act strategically, inspire others, and build engaged, high-performing teams through inclusive leadership.
- Communication and relationship effectiveness - Confident and clear communication skills, with the ability to influence, present persuasively, and build lasting relationships that support sustainable outcomes.
- Planning and direction - Strong oversight of your responsibilities, with the ability to contribute to strategies, plan and prioritise work, and deliver results across both short
- and long-term objectives.
- Operational management - The ability to monitor and improve performance, make well-informed decisions, and keep things running smoothly and effectively.
- A focus on continuous improvement - You're open to new ideas, encourage constructive conversations, and stay connected to current best practice in HR and people leadership.
- Comfort with ambiguity and change - You remain calm and flexible in uncertain environments, helping others to do the same.
- A strong understanding of compliance and risk management, including New Zealand legal and regulatory requirements—ensuring we meet our obligations and operate safely and ethically.

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