Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Westpac Bank; Auckland; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Westpac Bank is seeking a Senior Human Resources Business Partner for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This senior role involves supporting the Consumer Banking & Wealth unit, focusing on employee relations, talent management, and HR practices. Candidates should possess significant HR experience in a complex organization, with strong skills in stakeholder management and influencing.

Benefits

4 weeks of standard holiday + 5 additional days of wellbeing leave

Banking benefits, including access to personal banking advisers

Growth and development opportunities, internal mobility

Recognition and rewards for star performers

School holiday subsidy

2 Volunteer days per year

Free Flu Jab

Qualifications

• Experience at Senior or Head of level within HR.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation.
• Proven ability to lead strategic projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide support on employee relations, talent management, and HR policies.
• Nurture HR and business relationships.
• Lead key strategic projects to success.

Skills

Employee Relations

Industrial Relations

Stakeholder Management

Influencing Skills

Agile Mindset

Education

Qualification in HR or related discipline

Job description

Our team of HR professionals provides services that help drive Westpac towards its vision and overall business strategy.

We are seeking a Senior Human Resources Business Partner to join our Human Resources & Communications (HRC) team on a Fixed-term contract basis for 12 months.

Based at Westpac Head Office, Britomart, reporting to our Head of Human Resources – CBW & HSW, this senior HR role will see you work alongside other Senior HR Business Partners supporting the Consumer Banking & Wealth (CBW) business unit within the Bank. CBW aims to keep our people, customers, and communities at the heart of everything they do. They operate as One Westpac, the bank you can trust in moments that matter, at every stage of life and in every situation. You will have the experience and expertise to nurture and further enhance the relationship between HR and CBW. Your responsibilities include providing professional and credible support regarding employee relations, talent management, remuneration and benefits, learning and development, performance and reward, HR policies and procedures, advocacy of the organisation's vision, values, and culture, change initiatives, and generalist HR support.

Ideally, your experience will have led you to a Senior or Head of level within HR and within a large and complex organisation. Banking or Financial Services experience is highly advantageous. You should demonstrate strong Employee Relations and Industrial Relations experience, stakeholder management, and influential skills.

Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?

Customer-centric approach with the motivation to immerse yourself into the business.

Self-motivated with solid HR operational and tactical experience.

Ability to build strong working relationships and engage at all levels of the business, thriving in a fast-paced environment.

An excellent coach, communicator, planner, and influencer.

Solid knowledge of current employment legislation, change management, and HR practices, supported by a qualification in HR or a related discipline.

An innovation mindset, focus on continuous improvement, and experience working within an Agile environment.

Proven ability to achieve business and people outcomes through influencing.

Strong ER and IR skills, with experience working in a collectivized environment.

Ability to lead key strategic projects to success.

Use metrics and workforce management to drive impact.

In addition to immersing yourself in a supportive team environment, you'll receive great job perks and benefits including:

• 4 weeks of standard holiday + 5 additional days of wellbeing leave
• Banking benefits, including access to personal banking advisers
• Growth and development opportunities, internal mobility
• Recognition and rewards for star performers
• School holiday subsidy to help balance work and family life during school breaks
• 2 Volunteer days per year
• Free Flu Jab

Ko mātou tēnei | Our Organisation

At Westpac, we’re working together to build a fairer and stronger New Zealand for our people, customers, and communities. For over 160 years, we’ve been driven by our purpose to Create Better Futures Together.

Our unique strength lies in our people, who walk through our doors every day. The giant ‘W’ on our building symbolizes Westpac – it stands for 'double you.' We value, reward, and recognize individuality, allowing you to be your whole, true, and best self. We are a place where talent is nurtured, passions are fueled, and ambitions thrive. It all starts with you!

Apply today with your CV and Cover Letter.

The people of Aotearoa, New Zealand, come from diverse cultures and backgrounds. We draw on this vast talent pool to build a team rich in ability and empowered to reach their full potential. Our goal is to be brave challengers, celebrate differences, and advocate relentlessly for our customers. We believe that caring deeply and doing our best for our people will inspire them to do their best for our customers. We encourage applications from all walks of life, including those who are neurodiverse, have chronic health conditions, or disabilities—your attitude and passion are as important as your experience, qualifications, and capabilities.

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As a large New Zealand business and employer, we impact over 1.5 million customers, 5,000 employees, and communities nationwide. Our first customer was from the Otago goldfields in 1861. As our nation grew, so did we. Today, more than 1.5 million Kiwis bank with us. It’s our responsibility to support our customers in becoming financially secure.

At Westpac, we’re committed to building a fairer and stronger New Zealand for our people, customers, and communities. For over 160 years, our purpose has been to Create Better Futures Together.

What makes us unique are the incredible people walking through our doors every day.

As a major New Zealand employer, we touch the lives of many and aim to support our community and customers in meaningful ways.

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