HR Business Partner

About the Company Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to delivering a health system that serves all New Zealanders, guided by the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We are dedicated to improving, promoting, and protecting the health of our diverse communities, and we take pride in the services we provide. Our passionate and dedicated staff play a crucial role in achieving our standards, and we are seeking like-minded individuals to join our team. About the Role We are currently looking for an HR Business Partner for a full-time, fixed-term role lasting six months, based in Invercargill and Dunedin. This position will focus on applying HR functional expertise within our organization. The HR Business Partner will play a critical role in transforming the Health New Zealand Southern requirements into integrated people solutions across various HR domains, ultimately enhancing the performance of the Department, Directorate, and Team. Key responsibilities in this role include: - Managing talent flow by developing team members and leaders, enhancing individual performance, and building technical expertise. - Establishing strong working relationships based on trust through a proactive approach. - Overseeing employee wellbeing through both financial and non-financial rewards. - Analyzing external market factors that may impact our organization. - Managing organizational tensions and ensuring safe staffing levels in alignment with operational needs. - Effectively navigating changes in team structures to promote efficient work practices and balanced workloads. - Ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory guidelines and government laws. - Educating employees and managers on maintaining legal standards regarding workplace behavior. About the Team/Service/Location Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all New Zealand regions, serving approximately 350,000 people across diverse communities. Our mission is to enhance the health of our region, and we believe that our committed staff are essential to achieving this goal. We are looking for individuals who share our values and dedication to community service. About You The ideal candidate for this position will have at least eight years of broad HR generalist experience, preferably at the business partner or senior advisor level. You should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with strong technical HR knowledge, particularly within the New Zealand employment relations context. We seek someone who can lead challenging or sensitive performance and change management processes, negotiate and resolve employee issues effectively, and build constructive relationships, especially with unions. A natural skill in communication and the ability to think critically and challenge assumptions are essential traits for this role. In this dynamic and fast-paced environment, it is crucial that you are resilient and flexible, with an enthusiasm for getting involved and making an impact from day one. Benefits Working at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora means being part of a diverse and inclusive workforce dedicated to providing excellent healthcare. We encourage applications from individuals from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply If you are interested in this opportunity, please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Monday, 21 July 2025. If you have any questions regarding the role, feel free to contact Mikayla Hamilton at mikayla.hamilton@tewhatuora.govt.nz. Please note that we will review applications as they come in and may initiate the recruitment process before the closing date. We only accept online applications, so please ensure you apply via our website.