Strategic People Partner

• Are you a Senior HR Business Partner with people leader experience?
• Pivotal role empowering a team of people partners to get the best out of senior leaders
• Partner with executive leaders to achieve the best results for the organisation and divisions

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

We’re seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Strategic People Partner to join our dynamic team. In this role, you’ll lead a team of People Partners to strategically shape data-led people outcomes. These outcomes are designed to underpin our business strategies and enhance the overall employee experience at Auckland Council. More specifically, your key responsibilities will be to: 

• Lead a team of portfolio-based People Partners
• Collaborate with stakeholders to consistently deliver value-added services
• Develop leadership capabilities through talent management, succession planning, and team effectiveness
• Craft change strategies in line with our organisational design principles, enabling business transformation
• Forecast talent trends and create solutions to maximise business outcomes

He kōrero mōu: About you

We’re looking for a senior human resources generalist with proven experience leading people partners with a solutions-mindset, and a focus on outcomes. This role is about adding value at a Strategic HRBP level through leadership and executive stakeholder management. To be successful you’ll possess excellent influencing skills and the ability to provide open, honest, and direct feedback. More specifically, we are keen to engage with individuals with a professional profile that closely matches the following:

• Leading a generalist HR team in a large complex organisation
• Stakeholder management (executive leadership and working with unions)
• Business transformation and change projects
• Facilitation and coaching
• Knowledge of HR Agile (preferred)
• A relevant tertiary degree qualification

In addition to the above, a good understanding and appreciation of the workings and functions of local government, including current and future business drivers and statutory requirements would be advantageous, but not essential. 

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

Auckland Council is one of the largest local authorities in the South Pacific providing essential services and facilities to more than 1.6 million people. You'll be joining a dynamic, supportive environment where your mahi (work) will have a real impact. We offer flexible working conditions, a focus on well-being, and a culture of continuous improvement. Variety, opportunities, and fantastic training sets us apart from private practice. 

Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.

We are committed to diversity, and have a culture built on trust and valuing individual as well as collective contributions. This position will be based in our offices in Auckland Central.

Click here to access the Position Description. 

Applications close Wednesday, 10th September 2025

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.