HR Business Partner
Christchurch | South Island Focus | Permanent
About the Company
Our client is a well-established South Island business operating within the commercial construction space. With more than 25 years of industry experience and a reputation for delivering high-quality service across a range of commercial and industrial environments, they have built a strong and loyal customer base throughout the region.
About the Role
This is a rare opportunity to establish and shape the HR function within a growing South Island business, partnering with leaders while driving both strategic and operational HR initiatives.
As the sole HR professional, you'll take ownership of the full employee lifecycle while developing the systems, processes, and people initiatives that support long-term growth. Working closely with tradespeople, apprentices, frontline leaders, and senior management, you'll be a trusted advisor across all areas of HR.
This is a hands-on role with plenty of autonomy, suited to someone who enjoys creating structure, building capability, and making a genuine impact across a business.
Key Responsibilities
· Own the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management and offboarding
· Lead recruitment across trade, operational and professional roles, managing agency and labour hire relationships
· Support workplace health and safety activities, training requirements, and incident management
· Provide advice and support on employee relations, performance, conduct and people matters
· Manage employee records, employment agreements and HR administration
· Develop and improve HR policies, procedures, systems and processes
· Coordinate training, certifications, workforce planning and retention initiatives
About You
We're looking for a confident and approachable HR professional who enjoys building strong relationships and providing practical, commercially focused advice.
· Previous experience in a HR Business Partner or Senior HR Advisor position
· Strong knowledge of New Zealand employment legislation
· Excellent stakeholder management and coaching skills
· Experience within construction, manufacturing, or another operational environment will be highly regarded
What's on Offer
· Own and shape the HR function in a standalone role
· Lead career pathways, leadership development, and engagement programs
· Supportive leadership team with a collaborative, down-to-earth culture
· Competitive salary and the opportunity to leave a lasting impact on the business
· Opportunity to influence people practices, performance, engagement, and culture
Apply Now
If you're an experienced HR professional looking for a role where you can genuinely partner with leaders and make a meaningful impact on organisational culture and performance, we'd love to hear from you.
Get in touch with Victoria
victoriae@tech5.co.nz
or 027 303 5967
HR Business Partner
HR Business Partner
Contract Type:
Full Time
Location:
Christchurch - Canterbury
Industry:
Other
Contact Name:
Victoria Estanque-Kay
Contact Email:
victoriae@tech5.co.nz
Contact Phone:
021 264 9111
Date Published:
10-Sep-2026
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