Group Business Partner, People and Capability

About the role

The Group Business Partner, People and Capability will shape workforce strategy and drive organisational effectiveness for a building and construction organisation in Henderson, Auckland. This senior‑level, permanent role partners with senior leaders to embed high‑performance culture and employee engagement.

Key responsibilities

• Act as trusted advisor to senior leaders, aligning people strategies with business priorities and commercial realities.
• Provide expert guidance on employment relations, investigations, disciplinary processes and complex case management.
• Partner with leaders to plan and deliver change initiatives, including restructures, role redesign and culture programmes.
• Lead end‑to‑end recruitment and job design activities, from role scoping to selection.
• Oversee core HR services such as onboarding, performance management, remuneration, learning and development, and off‑boarding.
• Utilise HRIS platforms, digital workflows, AI‑enabled tools and large language models to improve HR process quality, speed and consistency.
• Support leadership development, succession planning and capability‑building aligned to the People and Capability roadmap.
• Lead or contribute to strategic projects that enhance people systems, culture, capability and workforce performance.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a senior HR role, preferably within the building and construction industry.
• Strong understanding of New Zealand employment law and HR best practices.
• Proven ability to develop and implement HR strategies that align with business objectives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with stakeholder influence at all levels.
• Strong analytical skills and experience using HR metrics for decision‑making.
• Demonstrated capability to lead change and manage complex HR initiatives.

Required skills

• HRIS platforms
• AI‑enabled tools
• Large language models
• Digital workflow tools