People and Culture Manager

15 hours ago

Christchurch Central, New Zealand Decipher Group Limited Full time

People and Culture Manager – Exciting New Role

  • Lead the People & Culture function
  • Deliver programmes to strengthen organisational capability
  • Part Time opportunity – 20-25 hours per week

About Harmans Lawyers

Harmans is a leading Christchurch law firm with a proud history of supporting individuals, families, and businesses across Canterbury and beyond. Known for their approachable style and trusted legal expertise, they are committed to building long-term relationships and delivering exceptional outcomes for their clients. As an employer, Harmans place value on creating a positive, inclusive, and supportive workplace where their people can thrive.

About the opportunity

We are seeking a People & Culture Manager to support the day-to-day people operations of the firm. This sole charge role will work closely with the Business Operations Manager and leaders across the firm to ensure that organisational capability, culture, and leadership development are aligned with our strategic goals.

In this role, you will:

  • Lead a discovery and review process of current people and culture practices, identifying strengths, risks, and opportunities.
  • Design and implement improvement programmes that enhance engagement, leadership capability, and workforce resilience.
  • Review, update, and embed people policies and frameworks to ensure compliance and best practice.
  • Partner with leaders to build confidence and capability in people management, coaching and advising across recruitment, onboarding, performance, and employee relations.
  • Support leaders to properly resource teams through best practice recruitment processes.
  • Champion initiatives that strengthen culture, inclusion, wellbeing, and employee experience.

This role is part-time 20-25 hours per week, making it an excellent opportunity for someone seeking a leadership role with balance.

About you

You will bring experience in People & Culture leadership or business partnering within a professional services or commercial environment, ideally supported by a relevant tertiary qualification. Engaging, credible, and approachable, you will have the confidence to work closely with senior leaders while remaining hands-on in delivery.

Your key skills and attributes will include:

  • Strong influencing and coaching capability, with the ability to empower leaders
  • Proven track record in developing and implementing people strategies, frameworks, and initiatives
  • Good knowledge of employment law, compliance, and best practice HR standards
  • Highly organised, detail-focused, and resilient, able to manage multiple priorities
  • Empathetic and people-centred, with sound judgement in sensitive situations

In return you will enjoy the opportunity to impact change and capability across a progressive and positive organisation. Keen to find out more?

How to apply

To view the position description and to apply, visit Decipher Group at

To learn more about Harmans Lawyers, visit them at

For a confidential discussion about this role, contact Elise Elliott, Business Partner, at

Applications close: Mid January 2026

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