People Partner

People Partner

RBNZ are looking for a proven People Partner to join the People Partnering team on a fixed term basis.

• Fixed term role or Secondment'until end of August, Parental leave cover
• Senior people partnering role that is key in supporting our workplace experience
• Wellington or Auckland based role with flexible working options

Te turanga - The role'

Reporting to the Manager People Partnering, you will join a team focused on enhancing the workplace experience at Te Putea Matua. By fostering collaboration, leadership development, and employee engagement, we aim to build a high-performance culture. You'll leverage your experience to build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, supporting key decisions and initiatives as a trusted partner, providing coaching and guidance aligned with people and enterprise strategic priorities.

A key aspect of your role will be to work closely with stakeholder groups to plan and deliver deliberate uplift in people leader capability across people and culture related matters and processes.

Through deep understanding of the stakeholder groups, you will also work with senior leaders to proactively anticipate challenges and deliver strategic solutions that support business goals.

Check out the job description here.

O pukenga - About you'

To be successful in this role you will have:'

• Broad expertise across key HR disciplines including workforce planning, employee relations, performance management, and a strong understanding of New Zealand employment law.

• Proven experience partnering with senior leadership, effectively influencing and collaborating at the highest levels of the business.

• A history of contributing as a trusted member of leadership teams

• A track record of driving HR process improvements to enhance efficiency and employee experience.

• A proactive approach to HR interventions, anticipating challenges and delivering strategic solutions that support business goals.

Ko wai matou - Who we are''

We're kaitiaki (guardians) of New Zealand's financial ecosystem - enabling economic wellbeing and prosperity for all New Zealanders. We do this by providing money and cash, helping to keep prices stable and people in work, maintaining safe banking and underpinning the financial system that allows New Zealand to spend, save, insure and do business.'

We do all we can to support, a sustainable, productive and efficient economy built on integrity, innovation and inclusion. We're building diversity and inclusion into everything we do. Our differences seed our innovation and help us deliver our best work - reflective of the needs of society. We welcome and value knowledge of Te Ao Maori, Te Tiriti and Tikanga.'

Nga painga - What we can offer you''

The Reserve Bank - Te Putea Matua has so much to offer. From flexible working to an inclusive and positive workplace culture, our benefits include additional leave options, a wellness package, working-from-home equipment subsidy, generous parental leave provisions, learning and development opportunities, and access to numerous social, networking and sporting activities.'

Find more information about our benefits here: '

Come join us if you want to make an impact'

Working at the Reserve Bank - Te Putea Matua is about more than a job. Here you'll have a career, a community, and an opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of others.'

Bring your talent, curiosity and expertise and we'll help you do the rest. You'll be part of one of the world's most trusted and respected central banks. We'll invest in you. And with you, we're investing in New Zealand.'

Korero tapiri - Additional information''

We welcome all people and we want everyone to be able to equitably participate in our recruitment process. Get in touch with us if there are any barriers to you applying, or if you have access needs and require support or adjustments: email '

Me pehea te tuku tono - Interested?''

Check out the job description for this role or email us at for more info. You can also contact us if you need any accessibility support to apply for this role.'

Applications for this role close at Midnight Tuesday 28th October 2025. Please include a cover letter outlining why you think you'll be a great fit for the role.'

Whilst acknowledging the growing use of AI, we kindly ask that the information you provide outlines why you think you'll be a great fit for this role and authentically reflects your unique skills and experiences.