HR Business Partner

The Opportunity
Are you someone who loves HR when it's practical, varied, and close to the business?
Ravensdown is looking for a confident HR Advisor ready to take that next step, or an established HR Business Partner who enjoys being hands-on to join its People & Performance team. You'll provide trusted HR advice and support to managers across a diverse organisation.
Initially, you'll be immersed in our operational business, working with teams across manufacturing, stores and quarries, as well as ESG & Safety and our aerial spreading subsidiary, Aerowork. You'll have the opportunity to build strong relationships and develop a broad understanding of Ravensdown, our operations and our people.
You'll have the support of an experienced HR team along with a wider Payroll, and OD and change team. There is plenty of scope to take ownership, build relationships and make a genuine contribution.
What You'll Be Doing

• Partner with the business: Build strong relationships with managers, understand their challenges and provide practical, commercially sound HR advice.
• Own the HR fundamentals: Confidently manage employment relations, performance, remuneration, and other day-to-day people matters.
• Talent management: Work alongside our Talent Partner and our leaders to identify, recruit, and develop the talent we need for the future, supported by talent mapping, thoughtful job design and evaluation, and effective remuneration practices.
• Support change: Guide managers through organisational change, employee consultation and the implementation of new ways of working.
• Develop capability: Coach leaders, contribute to workforce planning and help identify opportunities to strengthen performance and develop people.
• HR insights & technology: Use our HRIS and people data to understand your portfolios, identify trends and support informed decision-making, while embracing technology and AI to make HR simpler and more effective.
• Work collaboratively: Partner with the wider HR Operations, Talent and OD teams to deliver consistent, responsive people support across the business.

What You'll Bring
We're looking for an experienced HR generalist who enjoys variety, building strong relationships and making a genuine difference. You'll join a passionate and committed team and be someone who naturally embodies our values: We Connect (Whanaungatanga), We Respect (Kaitiakitanga), and We Deliver (Kotahitanga). 
Ideally, you'll bring:

• Strong practical experience in HR advisory, generalist or business partnering roles.
• Sound knowledge of New Zealand employment legislation and practical experience managing employment relations matters.
• Confidence advising managers, navigating difficult conversations and knowing when to challenge or offer a different perspective.
• Experience supporting performance management, organisational change and broader HR processes.
• Convincing relationship-building skills, sound judgement and confidence using HR systems and technology.

Experience in an operational or industrial environment, including exposure to collective agreements, would be valuable, but isn't essential.
Above all, you'll be approachable, curious and comfortable taking the initiative. You'll be solutions focused and know how to balance sound HR practice with the realities of running a business.
A sense of humour and the ability to build rapport with people from all walks of life will certainly help!

Why Ravensdown?
Ravensdown is a New Zealand co-operative combining science, technology and practical expertise to help farmers achieve better outcomes.
You'll join a down-to-earth, collaborative People & Performance team that values good relationships, professional development and getting things done. There's genuine variety, plenty of opportunity to grow your HR career and the chance to work with people across a fascinating range of businesses.
The package includes Southern Cross health insurance (wellbeing-two), a 5% superannuation contribution, income protection and life insurance, free parking, phone and laptop.
The team values working together in person, with the potential for flexibility once you're established in the role. Travel to operational sites around New Zealand will also be part of the opportunity.
Interested?
If you're an established or upcoming HRBP who enjoys building great partnerships and helping people move forward, we'd love to hear from you.
For more information or a confidential conversation, contact Mel Eradus on 03 265 0668, [email protected] or apply with your CV and brief cover letter via their Seek Advertisement
Applications close: 27th November
Applications will be processed as they come in and the successful applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.