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Business Partner IR ER
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
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3.6
Bay of Plenty
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Full-time
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Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About the Role
Toi Ohomai is seeking an experienced and credible People Business Partner – Industrial and Employment Relations to join our People, Culture and Wellbeing team.
This role is part of a newly formed People, Culture and Wellbeing team, established following organisational change to strengthen capability, clarify accountabilities, and support a sustainable, future‑focused operating model.
The People Business Partner – Industrial and Employment Relations provides strategic and operational partnering across an allocated portfolio of Schools and Directorates, while also holding specialist responsibility for industrial and employment relations practice across Toi Ohomai.
You will partner closely with leaders to enable effective people decision making, manage risk, and build capability, while also leading the design, development and implementation of employment and industrial relations frameworks, policies and standards.
The position reports to the Head of People and Safety and is supported by a dedicated People Advisor aligned to this portfolio.
Ngā mahi | Key Responsibilities
Strategic and Operational Business Partnering
Partner with leaders across allocated portfolios to provide trusted, strategic people advice across the full employment lifecycle
Support leaders through complex people matters, including performance, change, conflict and workforce risk
Enable capability uplift through coaching, guidance and sound people practice
Specialist Portfolio – Industrial and Employment Relations
Lead the design, development and implementation of employment and industrial relations frameworks, policies and standards
Provide expert oversight and escalation support for complex ER/IR matters
Support collective bargaining, union engagement and employment relations risk management
Contribute thought leadership and continuous improvement across this specialist area
Leadership and Collaboration
Work closely with the Head of People and Safety, People Advisors and other Business Partners to deliver integrated, consistent people services
Contribute to team priorities, projects and ways of working
Model Toi Ohomai values and a strong commitment to equity and Te Tiriti o Waitangi
He kōrero mōu | About You
You are a senior HR practitioner with deep experience in employment and industrial relations and a strong track record as a trusted advisor to leaders.
You will bring:
Significant experience in HR or people partnering roles within complex organisations
Demonstrated expertise in NZ employment and industrial relations legislation and practice
Confidence leading complex ER/IR and change matters
Strong influencing, coaching and relationship‑building capability
Experience designing and embedding people frameworks and policies
A thoughtful, values led approach with a strong commitment to equity and Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Mō Mātou | About us
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology is the largest vocational education provider in the Bay of Plenty and South Waikato. Home to over 9000 ākonga (students), at Toi Ohomai we put ākonga and kaimahi at the centre of all we do. Through educational excellence, Māori Success, strong partnerships and sustainable practices we enable our ākonga, institution and communities to thrive.
Toiohomaitanga describes our way of doing and being. It reflects how we care for each other, work together, and uphold our shared purpose. Ā mātou uara | our values are an important part of this, our Toi Ohomai values are:
Toitūtanga – Courageous and humble in our pursuit of excellence
Manaakitanga – Strengthening the mana of others and our communities
Whanaungatanga – Building and nurturing relationships
Kotahitanga – United in our shared purpose
Me pēhea te tono | How to apply
At Toi Ohomai, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome people from all backgrounds, and the unique perspectives and skills they bring. We strive to ensure a recruitment process that is accessible and welcoming and encourage applications from our diverse communities. If you need support during the application process, reach out, we’re here to help.
All applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Toi Ohomai is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and will undertake relevant vetting and pre-employment checks.
If this role sounds like your next career move, then we encourage you to apply. We review applications as they arrive and may contact shortlisted candidates before the closing date.
To apply please submit your CV and Cover Letter with your online application.
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
·
3.6
Bay of Plenty
Job details
Here’s how the job details align with your profile.
Job type
Full-time
Full job description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About the Role
Toi Ohomai is seeking an experienced and credible People Business Partner – Industrial and Employment Relations to join our People, Culture and Wellbeing team.
This role is part of a newly formed People, Culture and Wellbeing team, established following organisational change to strengthen capability, clarify accountabilities, and support a sustainable, future‑focused operating model.
The People Business Partner – Industrial and Employment Relations provides strategic and operational partnering across an allocated portfolio of Schools and Directorates, while also holding specialist responsibility for industrial and employment relations practice across Toi Ohomai.
You will partner closely with leaders to enable effective people decision making, manage risk, and build capability, while also leading the design, development and implementation of employment and industrial relations frameworks, policies and standards.
The position reports to the Head of People and Safety and is supported by a dedicated People Advisor aligned to this portfolio.
Ngā mahi | Key Responsibilities
Strategic and Operational Business Partnering
Partner with leaders across allocated portfolios to provide trusted, strategic people advice across the full employment lifecycle
Support leaders through complex people matters, including performance, change, conflict and workforce risk
Enable capability uplift through coaching, guidance and sound people practice
Specialist Portfolio – Industrial and Employment Relations
Lead the design, development and implementation of employment and industrial relations frameworks, policies and standards
Provide expert oversight and escalation support for complex ER/IR matters
Support collective bargaining, union engagement and employment relations risk management
Contribute thought leadership and continuous improvement across this specialist area
Leadership and Collaboration
Work closely with the Head of People and Safety, People Advisors and other Business Partners to deliver integrated, consistent people services
Contribute to team priorities, projects and ways of working
Model Toi Ohomai values and a strong commitment to equity and Te Tiriti o Waitangi
He kōrero mōu | About You
You are a senior HR practitioner with deep experience in employment and industrial relations and a strong track record as a trusted advisor to leaders.
You will bring:
Significant experience in HR or people partnering roles within complex organisations
Demonstrated expertise in NZ employment and industrial relations legislation and practice
Confidence leading complex ER/IR and change matters
Strong influencing, coaching and relationship‑building capability
Experience designing and embedding people frameworks and policies
A thoughtful, values led approach with a strong commitment to equity and Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Mō Mātou | About us
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology is the largest vocational education provider in the Bay of Plenty and South Waikato. Home to over 9000 ākonga (students), at Toi Ohomai we put ākonga and kaimahi at the centre of all we do. Through educational excellence, Māori Success, strong partnerships and sustainable practices we enable our ākonga, institution and communities to thrive.
Toiohomaitanga describes our way of doing and being. It reflects how we care for each other, work together, and uphold our shared purpose. Ā mātou uara | our values are an important part of this, our Toi Ohomai values are:
Toitūtanga – Courageous and humble in our pursuit of excellence
Manaakitanga – Strengthening the mana of others and our communities
Whanaungatanga – Building and nurturing relationships
Kotahitanga – United in our shared purpose
Me pēhea te tono | How to apply
At Toi Ohomai, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome people from all backgrounds, and the unique perspectives and skills they bring. We strive to ensure a recruitment process that is accessible and welcoming and encourage applications from our diverse communities. If you need support during the application process, reach out, we’re here to help.
All applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Toi Ohomai is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and will undertake relevant vetting and pre-employment checks.
If this role sounds like your next career move, then we encourage you to apply. We review applications as they arrive and may contact shortlisted candidates before the closing date.
To apply please submit your CV and Cover Letter with your online application.
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