Strategic P&C Partner for Transformation

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37.5 hours per week

Sick leave 15 days

End-of-year extra days off

Starting salary $119,795 - $160,000+

Job summary

Stats NZ invites an experienced People and Culture Business Partner to Wellington. You will partner with leaders across two business groups to deliver strategic people outcomes and support the Deliver 2030 programme, a major transformation portfolio with a new operating model and large workforce.

This permanent role focuses on practical, fit-for-purpose advice, workforce planning, and enabling organisational change.

Qualifications

• Act with integrity, take responsibility, and do what’s right even when it’s hard.
• Understand the ‘why’ behind their work and focus on delivering real value.
• Stay curious and open to learning, seeing challenges as chances to grow.
• Build respectful and inclusive relationships, grounded in care for others.
• Work collaboratively across boundaries and contribute to collective outcomes.
• We don’t expect you to know everything. What matters is your genuine interest, commitment, and readiness to grow with us.
• Tell us about yourself in your cover letter, what attracted you to this role, and what you would bring to Stats NZ.

Skills

Relationship-building

Senior P&C generalist

Influence and judgement

Adaptable and pragmatic

Workforce planning

Organisational change

Remuneration knowledge

Collaborative style

Te Ao Māori context

Transferable skills

Job description

Stats NZ invites an experienced People and Culture Business Partner to Wellington. You will partner with leaders across two business groups to deliver strategic people outcomes and support the Deliver 2030 programme, a major transformation portfolio with a new operating model and large workforce.

This permanent role focuses on practical, fit-for-purpose advice, workforce planning, and enabling organisational change.