People are our greatest taonga – it is through our people that the tribal legacy lives. Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu exists to grow and develop Ngāi Tahu whānau members, so they are culturally able, well-connected to their Ngāi Tahu community and outstanding performers in their chosen field. As shared-service function, Toi Tangata (People & Culture) supports Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Group to realise the Ngāi Tahu tribal vision: mō tātou, ā, mō kā uri ā muri ake nei – for us and our children after us, through their mahi.

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic and skilled HR Business Partner to join our Toi Tangata team. This role is unique, offering the chance to influence both the corporate environment of Ngāi Tahu Holdings and the agricultural landscape of Ngāi Tahu Farming.

As the HR Business Partner supporting Ngāi Tahu Farming and Ngāi Tahu Holdings you will play a pivotal role in aligning organisational objectives with people and culture initiatives, driving employee engagement, and fostering a high-performance culture. You will serve as a strategic partner to organisational leaders, providing expert HR advice and support in areas such as talent management, employee relations, change, performance management, and organisational development. As a self-starting professional, you will be a team player and understand the importance of working in a shared service team, leveraging relationships with your hoamahi for success. Working alongside four other HR Business Partners, and a Senior HR Advisor, you’ll also have the opportunity to work with our specialist Toi Tangata practitioners in Organisational Development, Iwi Capability, and Operations and Advice, to deliver integrated and aligned people and development strategies and services.

• A degree-level qualification or significant level of relevant experience
• At least 5 years’ experience in an Advisory or Business Partnering HR-related role, with a preference for experience in agricultural settings.
• A service delivery mind-set and responsiveness to customers’ needs
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build sustainable relationships based on trust and credibility with senior leaders.
• Sound judgement and ability to navigate problems to reach pragmatic outcomes
• Depth of knowledge and skills in dealing with complex employment relations matters, including employment disciplinaries and change processes