Job Description
Bring your authentic self to work and enjoy our amazing culture!
Exhaustive range of benefits - read on to find out more!
True business partnership role with exposure to a range of HR disciplines and projects
About the role
As we continue our phase of growth and change at pace in our business, we have an exciting opportunity for a People Business Partner to join our collaborative and engaged team. As an experienced and authentic Business Partner, you will support the business in generalist People responsibilities but also enjoy the opportunity to continue your career growth by supporting the development and implementation of wider business strategies. With no two days the same, you will play an integral part of the People Team by supporting our people leaders throughout the full employment lifecycle ensuring our employee value proposition continues to flourish and your partners and stakeholders are well equipped to deal with people matters.
Based in our Support Office in Newmarket and onsite at Villages, you will be at the heart of where people come first. You will thrive in a varied role, with great exposure to multiple business practices and exciting People and Culture Projects.
This is an opportunity to help us put people first, make everyday better, to be bold, and to make a tangible difference as Metlifecare continues a growth trajectory.
Primary responsibilities will include:
Coach and partner with the business across our Villages and Support Office from Village Managers to Executive Members
Contribute strategic input across the full spectrum of people projects and initiatives including working with business leaders to identify, prioritise and build organisational capability through enhanced behaviours, structures and processes
Support leaders with the full range of HR generalist activity including workforce planning, employment relations, change management, remuneration and organisational design, ensuring coaching and continued learning is delivered to stakeholders,
Proactively anticipate and design solutions to solve complex people challenges both at a local level and across the organisation
About you
As a mature-minded and experienced business partner, you will have the confidence to bring your authentic self to work. With a strong commercial focus, business acumen and a generalist background, you are comfortable in guiding and supporting leaders in people practices and through challenging the status quo to get better outcomes.
Your experience coupled with your strong sense of self supports your confident decision making and you can adapt to daily needs, understanding critical priorities and deliver efficiently. You'll be excited by working with a strong People team and will take a consultative and collaborative approach to problem solving and building new solutions, whilst also taking accountability for delivery. You thrive on change and improvement, and are quietly impressive, highly motivated with a solid ambition to develop your career.
About us
Established in 1+84, Metlifecare is a leading owner and operator of retirement villages, providing rewarding lifestyles and care to more than 6,500 New Zealanders. We pride ourselves on providing retirement communities in which people are empowered to be the very best version of themselves. Metlifecare currently operates over 36 villages located around New Zealand and employs over 2000 staff.
Some of our Benefits!
3 paid wellness days per annum
1 paid day of leave to celebrate your birthday each year
Health Insurance - automatic cover free to all permanent staff
26 weeks of parental leave on full pay and 5 days paid leave for partners.
Kiwisaver payments continued for those opted in over the age of 65 years
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Refer a friend incentive of up to $1500
Access to thousands of online training modules and courses from some of the world's leading learning specialists
Education, Development and Training Support
How to apply
Please apply by clicking on the below APPLY NOW button or by visiting our careers page www.careers.metlifecare.co.nz/home
Not sure if this role is for you but interested in what else Metlifecare has to offer? Then please visit our careers page www.careers.metlifecare.co.nz/home to see our other current vacancies.
Follow us on our socials @metlifecarecareers
Please note that Identification and work eligibility is required with your application.
Job Details
Reference #
43032
Location(s)
Newmarket (Metlifecare Support Office)
Expertise
Human Resources
Job level(s)
Qualified, Experienced
Work type(s)
Permanent full-time
More details (document)
People Business Partner Job Description June 2026.pdf
Exhaustive range of benefits - read on to find out more!
True business partnership role with exposure to a range of HR disciplines and projects
About the role
As we continue our phase of growth and change at pace in our business, we have an exciting opportunity for a People Business Partner to join our collaborative and engaged team. As an experienced and authentic Business Partner, you will support the business in generalist People responsibilities but also enjoy the opportunity to continue your career growth by supporting the development and implementation of wider business strategies. With no two days the same, you will play an integral part of the People Team by supporting our people leaders throughout the full employment lifecycle ensuring our employee value proposition continues to flourish and your partners and stakeholders are well equipped to deal with people matters.
Based in our Support Office in Newmarket and onsite at Villages, you will be at the heart of where people come first. You will thrive in a varied role, with great exposure to multiple business practices and exciting People and Culture Projects.
This is an opportunity to help us put people first, make everyday better, to be bold, and to make a tangible difference as Metlifecare continues a growth trajectory.
Primary responsibilities will include:
Coach and partner with the business across our Villages and Support Office from Village Managers to Executive Members
Contribute strategic input across the full spectrum of people projects and initiatives including working with business leaders to identify, prioritise and build organisational capability through enhanced behaviours, structures and processes
Support leaders with the full range of HR generalist activity including workforce planning, employment relations, change management, remuneration and organisational design, ensuring coaching and continued learning is delivered to stakeholders,
Proactively anticipate and design solutions to solve complex people challenges both at a local level and across the organisation
About you
As a mature-minded and experienced business partner, you will have the confidence to bring your authentic self to work. With a strong commercial focus, business acumen and a generalist background, you are comfortable in guiding and supporting leaders in people practices and through challenging the status quo to get better outcomes.
Your experience coupled with your strong sense of self supports your confident decision making and you can adapt to daily needs, understanding critical priorities and deliver efficiently. You'll be excited by working with a strong People team and will take a consultative and collaborative approach to problem solving and building new solutions, whilst also taking accountability for delivery. You thrive on change and improvement, and are quietly impressive, highly motivated with a solid ambition to develop your career.
About us
Established in 1+84, Metlifecare is a leading owner and operator of retirement villages, providing rewarding lifestyles and care to more than 6,500 New Zealanders. We pride ourselves on providing retirement communities in which people are empowered to be the very best version of themselves. Metlifecare currently operates over 36 villages located around New Zealand and employs over 2000 staff.
Some of our Benefits!
3 paid wellness days per annum
1 paid day of leave to celebrate your birthday each year
Health Insurance - automatic cover free to all permanent staff
26 weeks of parental leave on full pay and 5 days paid leave for partners.
Kiwisaver payments continued for those opted in over the age of 65 years
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Refer a friend incentive of up to $1500
Access to thousands of online training modules and courses from some of the world's leading learning specialists
Education, Development and Training Support
How to apply
Please apply by clicking on the below APPLY NOW button or by visiting our careers page www.careers.metlifecare.co.nz/home
Not sure if this role is for you but interested in what else Metlifecare has to offer? Then please visit our careers page www.careers.metlifecare.co.nz/home to see our other current vacancies.
Follow us on our socials @metlifecarecareers
Please note that Identification and work eligibility is required with your application.
Job Details
Reference #
43032
Location(s)
Newmarket (Metlifecare Support Office)
Expertise
Human Resources
Job level(s)
Qualified, Experienced
Work type(s)
Permanent full-time
More details (document)
People Business Partner Job Description June 2026.pdf
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Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Legal Jobs is a plus.
