Business Partner People and Capability

• Use your HR expertise to shape a resilient and adaptable workforce
• Professional and collaborative work environment
• Live, work and play in sunny Nelson + healthcare and generous leave

Are you passionate about building thriving workplaces and enabling people to do their best work? Do you enjoy partnering with leaders to drive strategic change and foster a positive, inclusive culture? This could be the role for you.

At Nelson City Council, we're on a journey to transform how we serve our community. We're building a customer-first culture that's inclusive, responsive, and grounded in trust. This People and Capability role is key to supporting our people to thrive through transformation.

About this role - Kō tēnei tūranga mahi

We are seeking a dynamic People and Capability Business Partner to join our high-performing team. This is a unique opportunity to influence the future of our organisation and the wellbeing of our people, while contributing to the delivery of exceptional services for our community.

At Nelson City Council, our People and Capability team plays a key role in shaping a thriving, inclusive, and future-focused workplace. We're not just about HR-we're strategic partners, culture champions, and capability builders.

Join us at a pivotal time of organisational transformation, where our strong focus on people and customer delivery has led to the investment in cutting-edge HR technology and the redevelopment of our people processes and frameworks to enable us to deliver greater value to our organisation.

As a trusted advisor, you'll partner with managers and teams of the People and Customer Directorate to deliver the following:

• Provide strategic and operational HR advice and support
• Lead and support change management initiatives that enable transformation and continuous improvement
• Drive workforce planning and capability building
• Lead and support organisational development initiatives
• Champion employee engagement and wellbeing
• Collaborate on projects that enhance culture, leadership, and performance
• Help leaders to navigate complex people challenges and opportunities with confidence and clarity.
• Delivering comprehensive support across all aspects of the employee lifecycle

About you - Ko ngā pūmanawa ōu

You will possess a strong background in Human Resources, with experience providing guidance and support at various organizational levels. Your skills should include coaching, leading

performance discussions, supporting change, and implementing people-related strategies. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with a capacity for building trust and rapport.

You will also bring:

• Proven experience in a senior HR advisory or business partnering role in a medium or large organisation
• Tertiary level qualification in HR or similar
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice
• Change management experience (an advantage)
• Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills
• Coaching, facilitation and investigation skills
• A strategic mindset with the ability to translate ideas into action
• A collaborative, solutions-focused approach

What we offer - Ko ngā painga mōu

At Nelson City Council we believe that taking care of Nelson starts with taking care of our people. We're working to make a positive difference in the lives of our communities. We value integrity, service, and collaboration, and we're committed to being a high-performing, future-focused organisation.

We offer:

• A permanent, full time, senior level HR role
• Flexible working arrangements
• A collaborative and future focussed work environment
• Competitive remuneration and benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• Health and wellbeing benefits including private health insurance
• A chance to make a real impact in an organisation doing great things for our community

If you're ready to bring your expertise and energy to a role where you can make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Applications close - Rā whakakapi: 5pm on Monday, 17 November 2025

For further enquiries - Ina he pātai anō, whakapā mai: Contact Andrea King, Manager People & Capability at [email protected]

At Nelson City Council, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and has a true sense of belonging. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from diverse ethnicities and cultures, LGBTQ+ communities, neurodivergent individuals, and people with disabilities. If you require any assistance with your application, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

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