People & Workforce Partner for New Water Services Organisation

About the role

We are seeking a People & Workforce Partner to support the establishment of a new regional Water Services Organisation until 30 June 2027. Working closely with the People & Workforce Lead, you will help design and implement people structures, systems and processes that enable a successful organisational set‑up and transition.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement people structures, systems and processes for the new organisation.
• Provide practical HR advice, workforce insights and delivery support across a complex, high‑profile transition programme.
• Contribute to workforce planning, organisation design, employee transition and change activities.
• Develop and maintain reporting, dashboards and analytics to support decision‑making.
• Partner with leaders and workstreams to foster staff engagement and clear communication.
• Collaborate with wider People & Culture teams across councils.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in HR or a related discipline.
• Proven experience delivering HR partnership in fast‑moving environments.
• Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• High integrity and ability to handle confidential information.
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its practical application.
• Desirable experience in public sector, local government or organisational change.

Required skills

• Data analytics.
• Workforce reporting.
• Dashboard preparation.