People and Performance Business Partner

Ngati Whatua Orakei Whai Maia Limited; Waitakere Ranges; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei is seeking an HR practitioner to join our Toi Tangata People & Performance team. You will support line managers, lead ER case management, and embed core P&P processes such as goal setting, salary reviews, and workforce planning in a fast-paced, kaupapa-driven environment.

You are culturally competent, warm, and calm, with a tertiary NZ HR or legal qualification and 2–3 years as an HRBP focusing on ER issues, policies, and performance improvement.

Qualifications

• Must hold a tertiary NZ HR or legal qualification.
• 2–3 years as HR Business Partner with ER focus.
• Proven capability to manage ER issues to resolution in a complex environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with line managers to deliver timely and effective P&P advice.
• Lead and support ER case management, ensuring professional and culturally appropriate outcomes.
• Support and strengthen line manager capability, confidence, and cultural awareness.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, policies, and privacy standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of P&P processes and systems.

Skills

ER issues

HR policies

Performance

Privacy management

Education

NZ HR qualification

Tools

HRIS

ATS

LMS

Job description

Ko wai mātou | Who are we

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei is a hapū of Ngāti Whātua. We live in and around the Tāmaki isthmus. We hold to our mana motuhake, our history, our culture, our identity, and our reo. Our whakapapa traces to Tuperiri and the hapū Ngā Oho, Te Taoū, and Te Uringutu.

We are tangata whenua in Tāmaki. Our authority over land and sea rests on take tupuna, take raupatu, ahi kā, and tuku whenua.

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Trust looks after the collective affairs of our hapū. We have more than 8,000 registered members across Aotearoa and overseas. Ōrākei Marae is our cultural hub.

Te Kahu Tōpuni o Tuperiri describes the protective reach of our ancestor across our rohe.

Purpose of the role

Our mahi is growing fast, and to deliver on some significant kaupapa ahead, we are strengthening our internal capability and capacity across our team.

Due to an internal promotion, our People & Performance function has a unique opportunity for a very grounded, ER capable, values‑driven HR practitioner to join our Toi Tangata People & Performance team.

If you are a culturally competent, warm and calm HR practitioner who is seeking meaningful mahi, enjoys working closely with people, and is looking to step away from a purely corporate environment into kaupapa driven work, we would love to hear from you.

You will play a key role in supporting line managers, leading ER case management, and embedding core P&P processes such as goal setting, salary reviews, performance matters, and workforce planning. The role is varied and fast‑paced, balancing advisory expertise with cultural competency, ensuring kaimahi are supported to thrive.

Ngā tino pūkenga/whēako | Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Must hold a tertiary NZ HR or legal qualification and have recent understanding in current NZ
• At least 2- 3 years working as a Human Resource Business Partner with a strong focus on ER issues, policies and enhancing performance
• Proven capability to manage ER issues to resolution in a complex environment
• Must be used to partnering within a business where the grey zones need to be navigated
• Strong cultural competency ideally gained from working in an iwi or similar context
• Proven capability around accuracy, management of privacy and disciplined management of files
• Familiarity with HR systems (HRIS, ATS, LMS) and confident with technology.

To be successful in this role, we recognise that the following values & competencies are critical for kaimahi/employees to flourish at Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei:

• Manaakitanga
• Respect
• Resilience
• Whānau outcome focused
• Collaboration
• Cultural Understanding

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with line managers to deliver timely and effective P&P advice.
• Lead and support ER case management, ensuring professional and culturally appropriate outcomes.
• Support and strengthen line manager capability, confidence, and cultural awareness.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, policies, and privacy standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of P&P processes and systems.

Requirements & Checks

Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.

Please be aware in applying for this role, you may be required to undergo the following pre‑employment checks:

• Police Vetting Report
• Qualification Check

Applications close on October 17th October 2026.