Business Partner People and Capability - Fixed Term

• Provide trusted, expert guidance across a wide range of HRM activities


• Have the opportunity to participate in future-focused delivery and design, targeting business goals and continuous improvement


• Lead the development of key human resource initiatives across the organisation
  

Ko wai mātau | Who we are

Enable New Zealand is a Crown-owned entity on a mission; to support disabled people and their whānau to live everyday lives in their communities. We do this by effectively managing access to equipment, modifications and information services for disabled people and their whānau on behalf of Disability Support Services (DSS) – Ministry of Social Development (MSD) and the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC).

With our head office centrally located in Palmerston North, we deliver services to thousands of New Zealanders each year as Aotearoa's largest disability equipment provider. 

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and experienced people and capability specialist to join the Enable New Zealand Limited People and Capability team for a fixed-term period.

Operating as a business partner, this role will provide opportunities to work across all HR disciplines. Leading, coaching, advising and supporting leaders and employees to ensure the achievement of Enable New Zealand Strategic and Annual Plans, you will be an integral part of the People and Capability team, and the business units you support.

You will develop and implement People and Capability initiatives, participate in the people strategy development, and assist in project delivery and implementation. A key part of this role will also include the review and development of HR policies, processes and management tools.

Ngā mahi haepapa | Role responsibilities

• Partner with business units, providing advanced HR advice, guidance and support to leaders on employee processes throughout the employment relationship and life cycle.


• Coach leaders to provide effective feedback, coaching and development of their team.


• Collaborate with and support the Experience and Engagement team to design and deliver organisational development initiatives and programmes.


• Champion and drive a continuous improvement culture within the People and Capability team, and across the organisation.
  

Along with your extensive experience across a large range of human resource functions, you will be comfortable with taking a Business Partnering approach to People and Capability. You will be a strong communicator and be familiar with reporting and presenting to an Executive level. With your in-depth understanding of relevant legislation and best practice, you will have a proven ability to effective coach employees and leaders to build their capability.

This is a full-time, fixed term position for a 7-month period, from July 2025 (or earlier if available) to the end of January 2026.

At Enable New Zealand, you'll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values collaboration, innovation, and making a difference. Enable New Zealand is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds, including those living with disability. 

To learn more about the role, you can view the job description on BambooHR. To learn more about who we are and what we do, visit the Enable New Zealand website. 

Applications close Thursday, 26 June 2025, but could close earlier as we will be shortlisting throughout the recruitment process, so ensure you apply early!

Please note: Enable New Zealand does not offer Visa Sponsorship, and you must be a NZ Resident or hold a valid NZ work visa to apply.