People Business Partner

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

That’s why we pledge to support and empower our people to make a positive impact when working hand in hand with our business to drive change. We'll empower you with the right technology and training as you bring ideas and projects to life.

Together with your colleagues, clients and partners, you can make an impact that is felt by all. See where your commitment could take you.

We are seeking an experienced and driven

People Business Partner to support our New Zealand Pacific business based in Auckland.

In this role, you will partner closely with our global COEs and business leaders to deliver effective people solutions, support organisational growth, and contribute to a positive, high-performing workplace culture.

We’re looking for someone who thrives on working alongside leaders as a trusted advisor, bringing strong commercial acumen and broad HR expertise to shape decisions that support business outcomes, performance and foster meaningful employee experience.

The role

• Strategic partnering – This is a true partnership role. You won’t simply “do HR” for leaders, you’ll coach, guide and challenge them to lead their people well.
• Change management – help our people to navigate change and evolution, using insights, judgement and relationships to bring understanding and clarity. Lead and drive key projects or activities aimed at process and systems improvement.
• Performance, culture & wellbeing – Support leaders to foster high-performing, respectful and connected teams and champion initiatives that strengthen culture, inclusion, wellbeing and engagement.
• Talent management – Working hand in hand with our Talent team, you’ll support NZ talent strategies and activities to support growth.
• Employee relations and risk management – identifying and supporting potential issues early, fairly, consistently and in line with legislation and company values.
• Projects, initiatives & continuous improvement – you’ll contribute to the delivery of key projects relevant to our business strategy and as new HR, People or Cultural needs emerge.

About you

• A tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Commerce or other related discipline
• 10+ years’ relevant experience in an ER, HR, within complex environments
• Strong knowledge of New Zealand employment law, with proven experience applying it in practice
• Confidence in leading ER matters with professionalism and discretion
• Commercially astute, with the ability to balance people outcomes alongside business priorities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across all levels
• Acts with high level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism
• A proactive, self-driven individual with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes.
• Experience supporting leaders through organisational change and growth
• The ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational HR delivery
• Experience leading or contributing to HR initiatives, projects or continuous improvement activities
• Sound judgement, resilience and the confidence to navigate complex people matters
• A collaborative, curious and solutions-focused mindset

Here’s what you’ll bring to have impact

• Experience supporting leaders through organisational change and growth
• The ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational HR delivery
• Experience leading or contributing to HR initiatives, projects or continuous improvement activities
• Sound judgement, resilience and the confidence to navigate complex people matters
• A collaborative, curious and solutions-focused mindset

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‘Apply’ to submit your CV or reach out to Zen Chua (***email_hidden***) for more information.

Ki GHD, ka ākina te kaimahi e mātou kia tutuki ōna ake moemoeā. Nā te mea, ko te kaha o te tangata te tuarā o te pakihi. Nā reira, he hiahia nō mātou ki te whiwhi kaimahi nō ngā ahurea tuakiri maha, nō whenua rerekē, tane mai, wahine mai.

At GHD we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities and invites applications from people of all nationalities, genders, and cultural backgrounds.

Our Hybrid Work Model

Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in office, three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.

Come together and make a meaningful impact.

We bring our people together to create something bigger and solve some of the world's most complex problems. Come and experience the power of commitment and see strategy and ideas come to life when you join GHD.

Let's drive real change.

Our Pledge to You

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

That’s why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.

See where your commitment could take you.

That’s the #PowerOfCommitment

Who We Are

GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.

The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.