People Business Partner

People are at the heart of everything we do at Whānau Āwhina Plunket. Every day, our nurses and kaimahi support pēpi, tamariki and whānau across Aotearoa, providing trusted care, reassurance and guidance in homes, clinics and communities. Behind that mahi is a passionate People & Culture team helping our leaders and kaimahi thrive.

Te Whiwhingamahi | The opportunity

We’re looking for an experienced and engaging People Business Partner to join our team in a full time, permanent role based in Auckland. This role offers the opportunity to partner with leaders across a diverse portfolio.

This is a varied and hands-on business partnering role where no two days look the same. You’ll work closely with leaders to provide practical, values-led people solutions across the full employee lifecycle from coaching and workforce planning through to performance, engagement, organisational change and complex ER matters.

You’ll also play a key role in supporting new ways of working, embedding pro-equity approaches into people practices, and helping shape positive workplace culture across the organisation. Alongside this, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to organisation-wide initiatives that build leadership capability, strengthen culture and support our strategic priorities.

If you’re someone who enjoys building trusted relationships, influencing positive change and making a genuine impact through people-focused mahi, this could be the perfect next step.

And while we take our mahi seriously, we also know how important connection, humour and support are, you’ll be joining a collaborative team who genuinely care about each other and the communities we serve.

He kōrero mōu| About you

You’re an experienced HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and enjoys partnering with leaders to navigate both the rewarding and challenging parts of people leadership.

You’ll bring confidence coaching managers through complex ER matters, performance conversations, change processes and workforce planning, while balancing empathy with sound judgement and practical advice. You know how to build credibility quickly and become a trusted advisor who leaders genuinely want at the table.

You’ll also bring:

• Experience operating in a true business partnering role within a medium to large organisation 
  

• Strong ER knowledge, ideally within unionised environments 
  

• The ability to influence, challenge and support leaders in a constructive way 
  

• Confidence facilitating workshops, presenting ideas and driving engagement 
  

• A proactive mindset with the curiosity to identify opportunities for improvement 
  

• Strong relationship management skills and the ability to connect with kaimahi both in person and remotely 
  

• A genuine commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, pro-equity approaches and culturally responsive practice 

  
  

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou| What we offer

At Whānau Āwhina Plunket, we know that supporting our people is just as important as supporting our communities. We’re committed to creating an environment where kaimahi feel valued, supported and empowered to grow.

We offer:

• Flexible working arrangements with a hybrid work model 
  

• Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities 
  

• Enhanced parental leave provisions and retail discounts
  

• A “Well Health Day” - the ability to use sick leave proactively for your wellbeing 
  

• A supportive, down-to-earth and collaborative People & Culture team 
  

• The chance to contribute to meaningful mahi that truly matters 

  
  

Me pēhea te tuku tono| How to apply

Applications close: 3rd June 2026.

We will review applications as they are received and may close this advert early if we find the right person, so don’t wait to apply.

For further information, please contact the recruitment team at Whānau Āwhina Plunket hr@plunket.org.nz

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