People eXperience Business Partner (Human Resources)

Tekla; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Trimble is seeking a seasoned People Experience Business Partner to support our Christchurch site on a 12-month parental leave cover. You’ll drive people strategy, workforce planning and change initiatives across hardware and software portfolios.

You’ll partner with leaders to shape a high-performing culture, enable leadership development, and ensure NZ employment practices are observed in a fast-paced, global matrix organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR/PX Business Partner experience.
• Experience in strategic workforce planning, talent optimization, or organizational design within a technology environment.
• Strong knowledge of New Zealand employment legislation and local workplace practices.
• Exceptional ability to influence leaders, take initiative, and navigate a fast-paced matrix organization.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Field Systems business leaders to diagnose organizational needs, deliver proactive people strategies, and lead impactful change management.
• Cultivate a strong site culture and employee engagement by maintaining an influential, accessible on-site presence for the Christchurch hub.
• Guide managers on talent development, succession frameworks, and strategic workforce planning to support evolving hardware and software talent pipelines.
• Lead high-impact people initiatives that enhance employee experience, evolve internal culture, and drive commercial outcomes.
• Collaborate with PX Centers of Excellence to advise on complex employment relations using coaching and problem-solving techniques.

Job description

People eXperience Business Partner (Human Resources)

We’re looking for an experienced People Experience (HR) Business Partner (12 month Fixed Term – Parental Leave Cover) to join Trimble in Christchurch!

You’ll be supporting a global employee population across people strategy, workforce planning, talent and organisational change, while playing a key role in the culture and employee experience of our third-largest global R&D site.

About Us

Trimble is a global technology company that connects the physical and digital worlds, transforming the ways work gets done. With relentless innovation in precise positioning, modeling, and data analytics, Trimble enables essential industries including construction, geospatial, and transportation. Whether it's helping customers build and maintain infrastructure, design and construct buildings, optimize global supply chains or map the world, Trimble is at the forefront, driving productivity and progress. For more information about Trimble (Nasdaq:TRMB), visit: www.trimble.com.

Trimble Field Systems develops hardware, software and services that connect the site to the office for key industries around the world, including civil construction, surveying, mapping, automotive, marine, utilities and more. Leveraging decades of expertise and a commitment to driving innovative breakthroughs, we offer solutions that drive digital transformation across your field operations.

What Makes This Role Great

In this role, you will be at the heart of our third-largest global R&D site, fostering a high-performing culture that bridges cutting-edge hardware innovation with high-growth software portfolios. You will partner directly with business leaders to shape proactive people strategies, build leadership capability, and cultivate an engaging environment that drives both meaningful career growth and commercial success.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Field Systems business leaders to diagnose organizational needs, deliver proactive people strategies, and lead impactful change management.




• Cultivate a strong site culture and employee engagement by maintaining an influential, accessible, and supportive on-site presence for our Christchurch hub.




• Guide managers on talent development, succession frameworks, and strategic workforce planning to support evolving hardware and software talent pipelines.




• Lead high-impact people initiatives that enhance employee experience, evolve internal culture, and drive commercial outcomes.




• Collaborate with PX Centers of Excellence to advise on complex employment relations using coaching and supportive problem‑solving techniques.

Essential Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of progressive HR/PX Business Partner experience, with relevant background in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.




• Proven experience in strategic workforce planning, talent optimization, or organizational design within a technology environment.




• Strong knowledge of New Zealand employment legislation and local workplace practices.




• Exceptional ability to influence leaders, take initiative, and navigate a fast‑paced matrix organization.

Bonus Points For

• Knowledge of Australian employment legislation and workplace compliance requirements.




• Experience working within technology environments that build both physical products (hardware) and digital solutions (software).




• Familiarity with United States labor laws and global matrix environments.

Logistics

• Location: Christchurch, New Zealand - Onsite




• Role Type: 12-Month Fixed Term (Parental Leave Cover)

Why You'll Love Working With Us

At Trimble, we're not just a company that "does good"—we are a team dedicated to making a tangible, positive Real-World Impact. We build innovative solutions designed to solve the world's most critical challenges. From construction sites to transportation hubs, our work tangibly improves how people live, build, move, and grow.

• You'll work on projects that truly matter: Our purpose-driven culture means you'll be helping to build and deliver solutions that make work faster, safer, and more sustainable for millions of people worldwide. Our impact is tangible, from connected machines that save fuel to data-driven insights that reduce waste.




• Collaborate with like-minded people: Our strong internal culture is a "hidden gem." You will work with a collaborative, supportive team that shares your purpose and fosters a genuine sense of belonging. We're a company of "visionary pragmatists" who think boldly and build things that work.




• Be an owner: Trimble thrives on individuals who take initiative and embrace ownership. You'll find an entrepreneurial spirit where success is often "self-authored," empowering proactive "doers."

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Join a Values-Driven Team: Belong, Grow, Innovate.

At Trimble, our core values of Belong, Grow, and Innovate aren't just words—they're the foundation of our culture. We foster an environment where you are seen, heard, and valued (Belong); where you have an opportunity to build a career and drive our collective growth (Grow); and where your innovative ideas shape the future (Innovate). We believe in empowering local teams to create impactful strategies, ensuring our global vision resonates with every individual. Become part of a team where your contributions truly matter.