People Business Partner

Tau ake rā te moana nei, e papaki kau ana ki te ākau tangata, kakenga waka ka mauru te tohu ki te arearenga o Mauao, he pou herenga mōu, he pou hononga mōu, kia herea ki te tika, kia herea ki te pono. Kia mau, kia ita, kia ū – haumi e, hui e, tāiki e!

Join our high-performing, collaborative team committed to delivering people-centric solutions that balance the needs of the organisation and its employees, creating a supportive and thriving workplace.

Te Tūranga | About the role

As a People Business Partner, you will provide strategic and pro-active operational Human Resources (HR) support and expertise to the organisation.

Some of the key outcomes and focus areas for this role will be:

• A trusted partner to the organisation.
• Ensure that advice and guidance is sort out and valued by People Leaders.
• Coach and develop People Leaders, lifting their leadership capability.
• Cultivating relationships that are trusted, sustainable and effective.

Ngā Pukenga | What you’ll need to succeed

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:

• A tertiary qualification in HR or related discipline
• Demonstrated ability to work with the business to effectively execute business strategy
• Exceptional strategic thinking with the ability to influence across all levels of the Organisation
• Clear and effective communication both written and verbal, with the ability to simplify complex information and get the message to land
• Calm and patient demeanour, yet dynamic and agile in your approach to work.

This role sits in a highly sensitive part of the organisation and its imperative that this person can apply discretion and uphold confidentiality.

Tō Tātou Kaunihera | About Tauranga City Council

Tauranga City Council is one of Tauranga’s largest employers, and we are always looking to attract great talent to join our driven, passionate, and community-focused team.

We always strive to ensure that you feel valued and supported in the workplace.

To highlight that our people are our greatest asset, we offer a wide range of benefits that include 5 weeks annual leave, flexible hours and work from home options, as well as career development opportunities. You can find out more about working at Tauranga City Council here.

Te Tukanga | How to apply

If you want to be part of an energetic, fun, and supportive team, then we'd love to hear from you. For more information, please contact Ayla Low, ayla.low@tauranga.govt.nz

Please note we will not be accepting applications via email. If you wish to apply, please click ‘Apply’ at the bottom of this page and follow the link.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, applications will close upon the appointment of a successful candidate.

We aim to attract a diverse pool of candidates that reflect our communities. It is a priority to ensure that individuals from all backgrounds and walks of life are encouraged to apply for our positions. Should you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@tauranga.govt.nz.

• Our selection process may include behavioural interview(s), psychometric and ability assessments, reference checks, and pre-employment screening.
• Tauranga City Council will not accept applications or contact from any placement service, temporary staffing agency, or professional recruiter for this vacancy. If/where Tauranga City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our network of agencies. We ask that you please do not contact Tauranga City Council or any of its employees regarding vacancies. Tauranga City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to such unsolicited contact.

Job Description: People Business Partner