HR Business Partner

HR Business Partner About the Company Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to serving all New Zealanders while upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We are focused on building an integrated health system that emphasizes partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centered care, and excellence. Our mission is to ensure that everyone in our community receives the healthcare they deserve. About the Role We are currently seeking an HR Business Partner to join our team at Timaru Hospital. This is a full-time, fixed-term position for 12 months, created to provide cover for a team member on parental leave. In this role, you will support the People Partnering Lead by delivering end-to-end operational HR advice and services. This includes the implementation of HR strategies, policies, and processes. As an HR Business Partner, you will work closely with managers and employees within your assigned service to assess operational needs and HR requirements. Your goal will be to support these services in achieving their objectives, particularly in areas related to culture and performance development. Our dedicated HR team supports approximately 1,000 staff members across the South Canterbury district. We pride ourselves on being service-oriented, well-connected to the business, and providing a friendly yet professional HR support service. About You We encourage candidates with a solid background in HR generalist roles, ideally at the business partner or senior advisor level, to apply. Our ideal candidate will possess: - Experience in navigating complex environments and relationships, preferably in a highly unionized setting. - The ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with confidence in decision-making. - Excellent communication and relationship management skills to effectively influence at all levels. It is essential that you are able to hit the ground running in this busy role. If you are resilient, flexible, and thrive in a dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you. Working at Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we value a diverse and inclusive workforce, which positions us better to understand and serve our community. We actively encourage applications from Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply To apply, please submit your application through our online careers portal by midnight on September 13, 2025. You can access the portal at the following link: https://scdhb.careercentre.net.nz/Job/HR-Business-Partner/Timaru-Hospital/12562 We will review applications as they are received, and the recruitment process may begin before the closing date. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Catherine Robertson, Recruitment Specialist, at crobertson@scdhb.health.nz. Please Note As Health New Zealand undergoes changes, affected employees will be given preference for this position.