Vice President Human Resources – APAC

About the role

MHM Automation, a long‑established New Zealand engineering group now part of Fortifi Food Processing Solutions, is seeking a Vice President Human Resources for the APAC region. Reporting to the CEO and joining the executive team, you will shape the people agenda across New Zealand, Australia, China, Thailand and future markets, combining strategic vision with hands‑on delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and deliver the APAC people strategy aligned with business growth and priorities.
• Partner with the CEO and senior leaders on organisational design, capability development and performance management.
• Support acquisition activity, including integration and change initiatives.
• Provide oversight of governance, employment relations and people risk across multiple jurisdictions.
• Collaborate with Fortifi’s global HR team to ensure alignment and contribute to group initiatives.
• Build robust HR foundations, systems and practices that enable the region to scale confidently.
• Deliver clear, practical people insights to support business decision‑making.

Required profile

• Extensive experience as a senior HR leader (e.g., General Manager, Head of HR) in a multi‑jurisdictional environment.
• Demonstrated ability to drive organisational change and manage complex integration projects.
• Strong commercial acumen and capability to influence C‑level executives.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills across diverse cultures.

Required skills

• Strategic HR planning and execution.
• Organisational design and capability development.
• Employment law and governance across APAC jurisdictions.
• Change management and acquisition integration.