People Business Partner, Auckland – Part Time opportunity

GHD

Auckland, New Zealand

Hybrid

Who this role is best for

Best suited to HR professionals with experience in commercial environments and a focus on employee relations, working in professional services or similar industries in Auckland, New Zealand.

Best fit for

HR professionals with a background in commercial environments and a passion for leadership development and employee relations
— “We are looking for someone who combines strong commercial HR capability with sound ER experience and a passion for helping people, teams and leaders perform at their best.”
Candidates with experience in managing complex people matters and a strategic mindset for translating business goals into HR initiatives
— “Demonstrated experience managing complex people matters including grievances, workplace investigations, performance improvement, performance management and disciplinary processes.”
Individuals who can adapt to hybrid work models and thrive in a collaborative, inclusive culture
— “Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility.”

Things to consider

The role requires a part-time commitment with a minimum of three days per week in-office
— “Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility.”
Applications must be submitted by 27th October 2026, which is a specific deadline
— “Applications close on Tuesday 27th October 2026”

How to stand out

Highlight experience in translating strategic goals into actionable HR plans and initiatives
— “the ability to translate strategy into practical plans and deliver them successfully.”
Emphasize your track record in managing complex employee relations and organisational change
— “Coaching and supporting leaders through complex Employee Relations matters and organisational change.”
Demonstrate familiarity with employment legislation and industrial instruments
— “the ability to interpret and apply relevant employment legislation, industrial instruments and award provisions.”
Show evidence of building leadership capability and fostering inclusive teams
— “Building leadership capability to foster high-performing, engaged and inclusive teams.”
Demonstrate a curiosity and adaptability to emerging technologies including AI
— “embracing change and emerging technologies, including AI.”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

successful execution of people strategies
positive outcomes for employees and leaders
high-performing teams

Typical background

degree in Human ResourcesBusinessIndustrial Relations

Skills & requirements

Required

HR ManagementEmployee RelationsLeadership CoachingOrganizational Change Management

Preferred

Commercial HR CapabilityER Experience

Stack & domain

Commercial HRER ExperienceLeadershipEmployee ExperienceData AnalysisEmerging TechnologiesProfessional ServicesFinancial ServicesLegal

About the role

Original posting from GHD

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live it every day.
We are a global professional services company committed to solving the world’s biggest challenges in water, energy, transport, environment and communities. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re looking for an experienced People Business Partner to help shape exceptional employee and leadership experiences across our business.
The Opportunity
This is a part-time opportunity (0.6 Full Time Equivalent), ideally working across 4 days per week.
Reporting to the Regional People Leader, New Zealand Pacific, you will act as a trusted advisor to business leaders within a diverse portfolio, partnering on strategic workforce initiatives and complex people matters while helping to deliver positive outcomes for our people and our business.
We are looking for someone who combines strong commercial HR capability with sound ER experience and a passion for helping people, teams and leaders perform at their best.
Experience within professional services, financial services, legal or similarly commercial environments will position you well for success in this role.
Key areas of impact include:
Partnering with leaders to develop and execute people strategies aligned to business priorities.Coaching and supporting leaders through complex Employee Relations matters and organisational change.Building leadership capability to foster high-performing, engaged and inclusive teams.Leading and contributing to regional and enterprise-wide people initiatives.Driving consistency and excellence across the employee experience lifecycle.Using data, insights and emerging technologies to inform decisions and improve outcomes.
Required Qualifications and Experience
We’re looking for candidates who bring:
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Industrial Relations, or a related discipline. Demonstrated experience managing complex people matters including grievances, workplace investigations, performance improvement, performance management and disciplinary processes.A strategic, commercial mindset and the ability to translate strategy into practical plans and deliver them successfully.The ability to interpret and apply relevant employment legislation, industrial instruments and award provisions.Strong communication, influencing and coaching skills, with the confidence to guide and support leaders and mentor team members.A genuine commitment to prioritising both leader and employee experience.A curious, adaptable and continuous learning mindset, embracing change and emerging technologies, including AI.
Why GHD?
At GHD, you'll be empowered to make a real impact while being supported to grow your career. You'll join a diverse and collaborative team that values curiosity, inclusion, innovation and leadership at every level.
Together with over 12,000 colleagues globally, you'll help create sustainable solutions that improve our communities and future generations.
Join us and be part of something bigger. Together, we'll make an impact that matters.
Interested? Apply now
Applications close on Tuesday 27th October 2026
GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people of all identities.
GHD embraces a range of flexible work practices to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive.
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.
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Source: GHD careers