HR Manager, New Zealand
13 hours ago
At Lineage, our people are at the heart of everything we do - and safety is our number one value.
We're excited to invite applications for the role of HR Manager, New Zealand, a senior people foucsed role supporting key stakeholders and team members across 7 regions throughout both the North and South Islands.
As Lineage continues to grow and evolve in New Zealand, this role will play a critical part in shaping an engaged, safe, high-performing and future-ready workforce.
Reporting into the Vice President Human Resources for Asia Pacific based in Australia, you'll work closely with senior leaders across the business to deliver impactful people strategies in a geographically dispersed, operational environment.
This is a hands-on, visible role that requires regular travel and strong stakeholder engagement to drive consistency, connection and impact across our network.
Key Focus Areas
- Support the delivery of Lineage's people and culture strategy across New Zealand, aligned to global and APAC priorities
- Champion Safety as our #1 value, embedding it into leadership behaviours, people processes, training and engagement initiatives
- Partner with senior leaders to strengthen leadership capability, workforce planning, organisational design and talent development
- Actively support the development of Lineage as an awesome place to work through people-focused initiatives that enhance team member engagement, learning and performance
- Guide and develop a small, capable HR team, fostering collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement
- Ensure consistent, high-quality HR operations and people practices across a widely dispersed, multi-site environment
- Act as a trusted advisor to leaders, influencing outcomes through strong relationships and practical, commercially grounded HR solutions
About You
- Proven HR leadership experience in fast-paced, complex, multi-site operational environments
- Relevant qualifications in HR, Business or Commerce
- Impressive capability in culture, engagement, leadership development and change
- Excellent understanding of NZ employment law and experience in negotiation collective agreements with different unions
- Comfortable working with and influencing senior stakeholders to achieve meaningful outcomes
- A people-first leader who is visible, pragmatic and passionate about safety and team member experience
- Willingness and flexibility to travel regularly across New Zealand to stay connected to sites and teams
- A commitment to living the Lineage Difference - safety first mindset, leading with trust, respect, innovation, bold thinking, servant leadership and excellence
The Opportunity
This is a unique opportunity to have real impact at scale - shaping how Lineage supports, develops and engages its people across New Zealand. You'll be empowered to influence leaders, strengthen culture and help create safer, better workplaces where our people can do their best work.
Our Purpose: Transform the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world
Our Vision: To be the world's most dynamic temperature-controlled logistics company
Our Values: Safe | Trust | Respect | Innovation | Bold | Servant Leadership
Lineage is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace and encourages applications from all backgrounds.
Application Process and Timeline
Applications are open until Friday 16th January 2026. However, we'll commence shortlisting from Monday 5th January 2026.
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