_{24th August, 2026}

People & Culture Business Partner opportunity
6-Month Fixed Term | Wellington CBD

Mō te tūranga | About the role 

We're partnering with a well-regarded organisation in the education sector to recruit an experienced People & Culture Business Partner for a six-month fixed-term opportunity.

Joining a supportive and collaborative People & Culture team, you'll work closely with leaders across the organisation, providing practical people advice and partnering on a range of employment relations, remuneration, and generalist HR initiatives.

This role is available immediately and is a fantastic opportunity for someone who can hit the ground running.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills & Experience

To be successful in this role, you'll bring:

• Experience operating at Business Partner or senior HR generalist level
• Strong employment relations capability and confidence supporting leaders through complex people matters
• Experience working with remuneration frameworks, salary reviews, or job evaluation processes
• Excellent relationship-building, coaching, and stakeholder engagement skills
• An understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and a commitment to culturally responsive practice

Ngā painga | What's on offer

• Wellington CBD location with hybrid working arrangements
• Modern, welcoming offices in the heart of the city
• Supportive, collaborative, and high-performing team
• Meaningful work that supports positive outcomes across New Zealand's education sector

Tono mai | Apply now

Keen to get started in a role where you can add value from day one?
We're looking to move quickly and will be reviewing applications as they are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We'd love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion, contact Maria Lyons at maria.lyons@nicherecruitment.co.nz, or 021 403 855, or apply online today.

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