People & Capability Partner

People & Capability Partner

6-month fixed-term contract | Support Services | Tāmaki Makaurau

He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata.

What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, it is people, it is people.

Ngā Tamariki Puāwai o Tāmaki | Auckland Kindergarten Association (AKA) is looking for an experienced People & Capability Partner to join our People & Capability team on a 6-month fixed-term contract.

This is a hands-on, generalist partnering role where you will provide practical, values-led HR support to leaders across an allocated portfolio of kindergartens, KiNZ centres, or support service teams. You will be a trusted first point of contact for people matters, supporting leaders with employment relations, performance, workforce planning, organisational change, wellbeing, and consistent people practices.

This role would suit someone who enjoys working close to the operation, building trusted relationships, and providing clear, pragmatic advice that balances people outcomes, employment risk, and organisational values.

About the role

As People & Capability Partner, you will support leaders across the employee lifecycle, helping them navigate day-to-day people matters with confidence and care.

You will provide advice and guidance on employment relations, performance management, investigations, conflict resolution, organisational change, and workforce planning.

This is a varied role where your judgement, relationship skills, and ability to work through complexity will be valued.

What you’ll bring | Ō pūkenga

We are looking for someone with:

• 5+ years’ experience in a generalist HR or people partnering role
• Strong employment relations knowledge and practical case management experience
• Experience supporting leaders with performance, disciplinary, investigation, and change processes
• Sound understanding of New Zealand employment legislation and HR best practice
• Experience working in a unionised environment
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• A practical, solutions-focused approach
• Cultural competence and a commitment to inclusive, respectful practice

Experience in education, public sector, or not-for-profit environments would be an advantage.

Why join us?

At Ngā Tamariki Puāwai o Tāmaki | Auckland Kindergarten Association (AKA), our purpose is to ensure tamariki and whānau across Tāmaki Makaurau can fully participate in kindergarten and KiNZ early childhood education.

Our work is grounded in Te Whāriki, partnership, respect, and a strong commitment to tamariki, whānau, and community. As part of our People & Capability team, you will help support the leaders and kaimahi who make that purpose real every day.

You will be joining a collaborative, values-led organisation where people matter, relationships matter, and your HR expertise can make a meaningful contribution.

Applications close

Applications close 12 th June 2026(unless filled prioraa)

Applicants must hold valid New Zealand work rights. Ngā Tamariki Puāwai o Tāmaki | Auckland Kindergarten Association (AKA) is not an accredited employer and is therefore unable to support employer-assisted work visa applications.

Job Details

Reference #

24752

Posted on

29 May 2026

Closes on

12 Jun 2026 12:00

Location(s)

Auckland Central

Expertise

Human Resources

Job level(s)

Experienced 5 years +

Work type(s)

Temporary / Fixed Term