| Position | HR Business Partner |
| Posted | 25 Aug 2026 |
| Expired | 24 Sep 2026 |
| Company | Waikato Regional Council |
| Location | Hamilton | NZ |
| Job Type | Full Time |
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Waikato Regional Council – Hamilton, North Island
Partner with leaders and managers across assigned Directorates to understand workforce needs, people challenges and opportunities
Provide trusted, practical HR advice across the employee lifecycle, including employee relations, performance, recruitment, remuneration and change
Coach and support leaders to strengthen capability, confidence and effectiveness as people leaders
Support workforce planning, talent management, succession planning, organisational design and culture initiatives
Lead or contribute to complex HR projects, employment relations matters and enterprise-wide people initiatives
Work collaboratively across People & Capability to deliver consistent, integrated and people-focused solutions.
An experienced HR professional who builds trust quickly and provides sound, practical advice
Enjoys partnering with leaders to solve people challenges and support strong organisational outcomes
Confident navigating complex employee relations, organisational change and sensitive people matters
Communicate clearly, exercise sound judgement and manage confidential information with care
Brings a collaborative, enterprise-wide mindset and contribute positively to a one-team culture
Committed to ongoing cultural capability and understand the importance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in a local government context.
Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Organisational Psychology, Business, Employment Relations or a related discipline
Significant HR, People & Capability or related experience, including partnering with managers and senior leaders, ideally 6–8 years in a similar role
Strong knowledge of employment relations, employment legislation, remuneration principles and contemporary HR practice
Experience supporting organisational change, workforce planning, organisational design, performance and culture initiatives
Experience in local government, the public sector or a unionised environment would be an advantage.
Mō te tīma | About the teamReport to the HR Manager and work alongside HR Business Partners, an HR Advisor, P&C Coordinators and a dedicated P&C Analyst
Collaborate closely with Learning & Development and Health, Safety & Wellbeing colleagues within the People & Capability team
Provide trusted HR support to a diverse organisation of around 700 employees.
We work hard to care for the mighty Waikato, so current and future generations will benefit from a healthy environment, strong economy, and vibrant communities.
Our mahi is as diverse as the region we care for and the people who share it. Our work helps look after our region's water, soil, air, geothermal areas and coasts - so we can all enjoy these precious resources for generations to come.
Customers sit at the heart of everything we do, and all staff have an important role to play in the delivery of exceptional customer service.
By partnering with iwi and working with many others in our communities, our collective kaitiakitanga will make the Waikato region even better. Together, we’ll create a sustainable future that will make a positive difference to people’s lives.
Applications will be reviewed as they come in, and this role will close on 23 August.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact ***************@waikatoregion.govt.nz
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