People Business Partner - Corporate

NZ Post; Auckland; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading postal service in New Zealand is looking for a People Business Partner to support leaders with HR strategies and coaching. The role requires strong communication and facilitation skills, along with 3+ years of HR experience. The ideal candidate is passionate about developing leadership capability and inclusive practices. The position is Auckland-based, offering various employee benefits including free parking and retail discounts.

Benefits

Free onsite secure parking

Special rates on holiday home accommodation

Retail shopping discounts

Employee Assistance programme

Qualifications

• Around 3+ years of generalist HR experience, ideally in advisory and coaching roles.
• Passion for helping others grow knowledge across performance management, employment legislation, and talent development.

Responsibilities

• Partnering with leaders to implement people strategies aligned with business goals.
• Supporting initiatives like team development, succession planning, and engagement.
• Coaching leaders to build confidence in managing people matters.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Facilitation skills

Influencing skills

Collaborative mindset

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

Mō Te Tukurau Aotearoa - About NZ Post

Newly created role. Ideally Auckland based, open to considering other main centers. Corporate portfolio.

We're looking for a People Business Partner to join our whānau and help us shape the future of NZ Post.

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

This is a rare opportunity for someone ready to take the next step into business partnering. You'll work alongside our experienced People Business Partners, supporting tier 4 to 6 leaders with proactive advice, coaching, and guidance. Your focus will be on building leadership capability and confidence, enabling effective people management and informed decision-making.

You'll be a trusted advisor, helping leaders navigate performance, engagement, talent, and change — all while championing our values and supporting key people initiatives.

On a day to day basis you can expect to be immersed in:

• Partnering with leaders to implement people strategies aligned with business goals
• Supporting initiatives like team development, succession planning, and engagement
• Coaching leaders to build confidence in managing people matters
• Enabling change through thoughtful planning and collaboration
• Working closely with our wider People Team to deliver impactful programmes

Mōu - About You

As the ideal candidate for this role, you will already be on your HR career path and looking for the next step. You will have around 3+ years of generalist HR experience, ideally gained within advisory and coaching roles. Alongside this you will have a relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience. Your super powers will include strong communication, facilitation, and influencing skills. You have a collaborative mindset and a passion for helping others grow knowledge across areas like performance management, employment legislation, and talent development.

He Aha Te Pai - What you'll love about us!

Benefits

We're passionate about our commitment to deliver the best for Aotearoa - to help businesses thrive, and to deliver what Kiwis care about. Our permanent employees enjoy a variety of benefits including:

• Free onsite secure parking at our Auckland sites
• Special rates on fantastic holiday home accommodation around New Zealand
• Retail shopping discounts with our partners
• An Employee Assistance programme to support you when you need it
• Plus more!!

Hiahia? - Interested?

Come and join the whānau! Ready to be part of something bigger? Apply today, or find out more details about this opportunity by downloading the JD on the NZ Post Careers page. If you require additional information, please contact Gemma Corbett via [e-mail] or 027 372 4705.

Applications for this opportunity close on 28 September 2025.

All successful applicants will be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in New Zealand and will be subject to a security check and reference checks. Some of our roles may also require a credit check and/or a drug test.

If you're interested in a role, please apply directly through our online portal. No one knows what we do and how we do it better than us, and our in-house talent team are experts at finding the right people for the right roles. We won't consider candidates through agencies unless this has been previously approved.

There's something really special about being part of the team here at NZ Post - Tukurau Aotearoa, who we are and what we stand for is grounded in our values. We are proud to be Rainbow Tick certified and recognise the diversity and uniqueness of our workforce and reaffirm our commitment to create a safe and inclusive environment for everyone.