People Business Partner - Fixed Term/Secondment - Wellington

New Zealand Government Joba; Wellington; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Fire and Emergency New Zealand invites applications for a NHQ People Advisory partner based in Wellington. This fixed-term role (or secondment) provides high-level generalist HR advice to align people strategy with business goals, with a strong emphasis on strategic guidance and timely support for managers across the region.

You will bring senior generalist HR experience, solid knowledge of NZ employment law, and outstanding relationship management.

Qualifications

• Senior level HR adviser with strategic focus.
• Strong knowledge of NZ employment law.
• Proven ability to build cross-divisional relationships.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic HR guidance to NHQ and regional managers.
• Advise on complex HR matters and processes.
• Build trusted relationships with stakeholders across the organisation.
• Support implementation of people strategy and initiatives.

Skills

Generalist HR

Relationship management

NZ employment law

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

Be part of an organisation dedicated to helping our communitiesWellington NHQ based positionSalary range $140,159-$155,732 (pro-rata), dependent on skills and experienceBring your sound relationship management and generalist HR experience to a position where you will work in a highly strategic space.Mo tenei turanga - about the roleAs part of our People Advisory team, the NHQ Business Partner supports the alignment of the organisational people strategy with the overarching business strategy, guiding and advising on strategic management, providing targeted advice, expertise and guidance whilst engaging with managers across the region to provide support implementing strategic processes and complex HR matters.You will build a high level of trust and become the go to person for any generalist HR related queries. You will work closely with the different areas of the people branch to provide high quality and timely advice across the organisation.This is a fixed term position or secondment opportunity from ASAP - Thursday, 25th March 2027.Ko tau na i tenei turanga - What you'll bring to the role:You'll be a seasoned People practitioner who clearly demonstrates leadership behaviours that cultivate a supportive work environment. Fostering a collaborative environment, you will encourage quality, innovation, ongoing learning, and knowledge sharing. This dynamic and fast paced role requires flexibility, resilience, and excellent prioritisation skills.To be successful in this role, we'd expect you will:Strong experience in delivering generalist HR advice at a senior levelDetailed knowledge of current NZ employment lawProven ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholdersStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proven ability to develop solutionsDemonstrated ability to work under tight timeframes and manage competing prioritiesA relevant tertiary qualification and/or sound understanding and knowledge of current HR good practice and approachesThe salary range for this role is $140,159-$155,732 (pro-rata), dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.Ko wai matou - who are we?Fire and Emergency New Zealand is a Crown Entity responsible for reducing unwanted fires, responding to structural and vegetation fires and other emergencies including motor vehicle crashes, medical emergencies, hazardous substance related incidents, natural disasters, and supporting increased community resilience.Our vision is to build stronger communities and protect what matters most to the people within them. We are proud to be recognised as New Zealand's most trusted public sector agency. Our values reflect what our people believe is core to who we are and the organisation we aspire to be.We Do the Right Thing - Kia TikaWe Serve and Support - ManaakitangaWe Are Better Together - WhanaungatangaWe Strive to Improve - AuahatangaKo te tono mai - How to apply:Come join us - we are excited about the future of Fire and Emergency New Zealand, and we'd love you to be part of it! We value diversity as a strength and welcome applicants that can help bring a difference to our organisation.If this sounds like you, apply now. To download a copy of our position description please visit our vacancy page on our FireJobs website.If you have any specific questions about this role, please email: [e-mail]. Please note, applications sent via email will not be accepted.We will be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.Applications close Sunday 4 October 2026.Please note: Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory for this role.