People & Culture Business Partner - Auckland

• 12 months fixed-term parental leave cover.
• CBD Auckland office + flexible working arrangements.
• Use your generalist HR expertise and business partnering skills.
• Supportive & collaborative team.

We have an opportunity for an exceptional People & Culture Business Partner to partner with our Auckland leaders at Grant Thornton, creating value for our people by providing specialist HR & ER advice, guidance, and people insights across all aspects of the employee lifecycle.

What you will be doing | He aha āu mahi

As a People & Culture Business Partner, you will provide support and advice to senior leaders on a range of people and culture-related matters. You will be joining a high performing People & Culture team, who pride themselves on being supportive, responsive, and collaborative. Reporting to the National People & Culture Manager (based in Wellington), this role will provide you with exposure to a wide variety of work and opportunities to lead and deliver on our strategic initiatives. Key responsibilities include:

• Providing sound practical and forward-thinking People & Culture advice and guidance to people leaders
• Coaching managers on all manner of ER matters
• Creating strong relationships within the Auckland business portfolio
• Leading and owning People & Culture projects, and people focused initiatives, while managing a generalist portfolio
• Collaborating with the wider People & Culture team to successfully deliver on our strategic pillar of delivering an outstanding people experience

About You l Mōu

We are looking for an experienced People & Culture Business Partner who thrives working in a constantly evolving environment, and who can effectively engage and manage expectations of senior leaders in a fast-paced workplace.

To be considered for this role, you will have:

• A collaborative approach and the ability to influence positive change
• Experience in a broad People & Culture role, with confidence supporting leaders across a range of employee lifecycle matters
• Sound knowledge of New Zealand employment legislation, along with practical experience in employee relations, performance, remuneration, and generalist HR matters
• Natural relationship-building skills that enable you to quickly establish credibility, influence outcomes, and work proactively
• Experience coaching leaders and supporting them to navigate people matters with confidence and care
• Professional services experience would be helpful but is not essential

Why work with us? | He aha ai ka mahi ki a mātou?

Grant Thornton New Zealand is a member of an ambitious global platform providing Audit, Tax, and Advisory services to help people and business succeed. Our proactive teams led by approachable partners provide sharp commercial insights, experience, and instinct to understand and help solve complex issues for our clients.

In New Zealand we have over 300 people located across three offices in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch.

At Grant Thornton, we believe our people perform at their best when they feel supported, included and empowered to succeed. Our collaborative culture means we share ideas as well as the responsibility for making them happen, and our fresh thinking and agile working helps businesses, communities, and our people to flourish.

What we offer | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

Our people are what set us apart. You’ll work alongside approachable leaders who genuinely invest in your development. We value balance, celebrate success, and create space for you to grow—professionally and personally.

An attractive remuneration package plus enjoy work-life harmony through use of our flexible working policies, tax-free public transport via Extraordinary and an active social club including team sports.

Apply today and be more with Grant Thornton!

To be considered for this role, you will need to be legally entitled to live and work in New Zealand. To be legally entitled to work in New Zealand, you should be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid work visa. Please check the New Zealand Immigration website for more information.