People & Capability Partner

Northpower; Palmerston North; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility provider is seeking a People & Capability Partner to join their team in Palmerston North. This role involves supporting HR processes across departments and engaging in initiatives that promote employee development. The ideal candidate will have a background in HR, strong communication skills, and the ability to thrive in dynamic settings. This is an excellent opportunity for HR professionals looking to advance their careers with a supportive organization.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Opportunities for career progression

Meaningful impact across operations

Qualifications

• Experience in a generalist HR or Recruitment role is essential.
• Comfortable communicating with people at all levels.
• Align with values of care, passion, integrity, and achieving together.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the delivery of P&C continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support P&C Delivery team on solving ER issues.
• Aide recruitment partner regarding the end-to-end recruitment process.

Skills

Great written and verbal communications skills

Thrive in a fast-paced environment

Proactive, flexible, and a team player

Passion for people

Education

Tertiary qualification within HR

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Solidify Your HR Career – People and Capability Partner Opportunity

Join a proudly NZ owned organisation that champions diversity, mentorship, and employee development. We’re known for our fantastic company culture and our commitment to self-development initiatives that empower our people to grow and thrive.

About the role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a People & Capability Partner to support our operations in our Central East region, based out of our Hamilton depot.

In this role, you’ll play a key part in delivering the Northpower People Plan within our Energy Services division, working closely with people leaders to ensure our people processes, programs, and systems are aligned with business objectives.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an HR professional looking to broaden their experience in a generalist role with a semi sole charge focus. You’ll gain exposure across the full HR spectrum from recruitment and employee relations to learning and development and HR systems while being supported to grow and thrive.

What we offer:

• A dynamic and supportive team environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• A chance to make a meaningful impact across our operational teams
• A culture that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the delivery of P&C continuous improvement initiatives
• Increase & enhance P&C's contribution & presence to the wider business
• Support P&C Delivery team and managers on solving ER issues
• Aid Recruitment partner regarding the end-to-end recruitment process
• Coordinating and producing HR reports and metrics on behalf of HR team
• Assisting in the delivery of communications to the Central Distribution team and wider business

Key Requirements:

• Have a passion for people
• Great written and verbal communications skills
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment with the ability to prioritise and demonstrate resilience
• Comfortable communicating with people at all levels of the business, including a blue-collar workforce
• Proactive, flexible, and a team player
• Proficient in using Microsoft Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Align with our values of care, passion, integrity and achieving together
• Experience in a generalist HR or Recruitment role is essential
• Tertiary qualification within HR is desirable

About us:

Northpower is an electricity and fibre network provider for Whangārei and Kaipara, with more than 60,000 connected customers.

Northpower is one of the largest multi-utility contractors in New Zealand, servicing the needs of clients in transmission, distribution, generation, fibre, renewables, and commercial sectors. We have a reputation for excellence and innovation, providing commercially viable solutions for electrical and telecommunication design, construction, and maintenance requirements.

We have over 1,400 staff working together across 16 locations to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers.

Get in touch!

Ready to take the next step in your career? Join a values-driven team that fosters a culture of care, innovation, and growth. Explore this opportunity and apply now via our careers website.

New Zealand work rights are required for the role.

Pre-employment checks will include a criminal history check, drug and alcohol testing, and a medical assessment.