Talent Business Partner

Public Trust NZ; Auckland; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Development opportunities

Wellbeing support

Birthday leave

Employee benefits and discounts

Job summary

Public Trust in New Zealand is seeking an experienced Talent Business Partner to act as a trusted advisor, shaping a future-focused, insight-led recruitment function. You’ll partner with leaders to attract exceptional people, strengthen our employer brand and create great candidate and hiring manager experiences across the organisation.

The role leverages AI, data, market insights and automation to inform decisions and improve outcomes, with opportunities to contribute to workforce and

Job description

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Help shape the future workforce of one of New Zealand's most trusted organisations.

At Public Trust, exceptional people are at the heart of how we deliver for customers, communities and whānau across New Zealand.

We're looking for an experienced Talent Business Partner who is excited by the opportunity of acting as a trusted advisor, helping leaders find and secure exceptional people, as well as shaping a recruitment function that is future-focused, insight-led and candidate-centred.

This role goes beyond filling vacancies. It’s an opportunity to transform how we recruit, strengthen our employer brand and create great candidate and hiring manager experiences.

At Public Trust, we are trusted by Kiwis to guide them through some of life’s most important moments.

Our work spans estate management, corporate trustee services, charitable trusts, and investments, delivering specialist care and expertise that makes a real difference for people. When you join us, you become part of a team that creates an impact that lasts.

You’ll be an experienced recruitment, talent or people professional who is both people-focused and commercially savvy. Someone who is curious by nature, stays ahead of evolving talent trends and is energised by opportunities to do things differently.

With a track record of successfully sourcing and selecting great talent, you’ll have the confidence to partner with managers at all levels across the business. You’ll understand how to tell a compelling employer brand story and create attraction strategies that help Public Trust stand out in a competitive market.

You’re confident using AI, data, market insights and automation to inform decisions and improve outcomes. A strong communicator, you know how to tailor your messages to different audiences.

If you have experience contributing to workforce planning, including understanding future talent needs and supporting succession planning, that will be considered a plus.

What we offer | Ā mātou mahi

You’ll join a fun, collaborative and high-performing People & Culture team where your ideas are valued and your contribution makes a real impact. This is a role with visibility, variety and influence, giving you the opportunity to shape the future of recruitment across the organisation. You’ll enjoy a high level of autonomy and trust and the chance to work alongside passionate colleagues who care about making a difference.

• competitive salary
• tailored development opportunities to help you grow your career
• wellbeing support
• birthday leave
• a range of employee benefits and discounts

Most importantly, you’ll be part of an organisation that prides itself on its strong culture of care and supporting people to do their best work.