Health New Zealand - SouthCanterbury (Based at Timaru Hospital)
Full Time - Fixed Term - 12 months -Dueto Parental Leave
Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi andis dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration andcollaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership,equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role
The role of HR Business Partner supports thePeople Partnering Lead through the provision of end-to-end operational HRadvice and services, including the delivery and implementation of HR strategies,policies, and processes. The role will be expected to take autonomousaccountability for a service/set of services or regions in the delivery ofthese services.
The HR Business Partner works in partnershipwith managers and employees in the assigned service to understand the operational aspectsand HR needs, to support services in the achievement of its goals and operational requirements e.g. culture andperformance development.
Our passionate andhighly skilled HR team offers support for approximately 1000 staff workingwithin the South Canterbury district. Weare known for being strongly service oriented, well connected to the businessand a friendly and professional HR support service.This position is a 12-month fixed-term opportunity to provide cover forone of our team on Parental Leave.
About You
We invite candidates with sound HR generalistexperience, preferably at the business partner /senior advisor level toapply.
Our Ideal Candidate
* Will haveexperience navigating complex environments and relationships (ideally in ahighly unionised environment)
* Can work autonomouslyin a fast-paced environment
* Has theability to critically analyse, problem solve, and is confident in their decisionmaking
* Has strongcommunication and relationship management skills to influence effectivelyacross all levels.
An essential requirement, of course, is that we need you to be able to hit the ground runningand think on yourfeet in this busy role. If you are resilient and flexible; someone who thrivesin a dynamic and changing environment, creates energyin a team, and just likes getting out there and doing it, then hit apply now!
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te WhatuOra is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for thepeople of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverseand inclusive so that we are better positioned to understandand service our community. We welcome applications from ourdiverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
All applications are to be submitted through our online careers' portal by midnight on the 13 September 2025.
We will review applications as receivedand may proceed with the recruitment process,before the closing date ofthis advert.
Enquiries are welcomed by emailing Catherine Roberston (Recruitment Specialist) crobertson@scdhb.health.nz
Please Note:
Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.
Close Date: 24 October 2025
Job details
Job Reference: JJAJ5138707
Location: South Island - Canterbury - Timaru and South Canterbury
Job type: Contract/Temp Full time
Expertise: Non-clinical - Human Resources - All values
#J-18808-Ljbffr