People and Performance Partner

* Build trusted partnerships. Drive positive change * Big opportunities. Meaningful impact. * Flexible and supportive Build strong partnerships with leaders, influence meaningful people outcomes, and help teams thrive. With flexible hybrid working and a supportive team environment, you'll enjoy genuine flexibility, great team support, and plenty of opportunity to grow. Mō mātou | About us
Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do. In our work, we aim to demonstrate these values: * We put Tamariki first * We believe Aroha is vital * We respect the Mana of people * We are Tika and Pono * We value Whakapapa * We recognise that Oranga is a journey We are committed to ensuring that New Zealand is the best place in the world to be a child. We are also committed to ensuring Oranga Tamariki partners with hapū, iwi and Māori organisations to find appropriate solutions for tamariki in need. Mō te tūnga | About the role
Come and join our dynamic People and High Performance team in a role where you can make a real difference for leaders and kaimahi we support. As a trusted partner, you will work closely with leaders across your supported business groups, providing high-quality, pragmatic, and best-practice advice, coaching, and support across all aspects of the employee lifecycle.
Working in a complex, high-pace, and evolving environment, you will build strong relationships and collaborate with leaders, colleagues, and key stakeholders to enable great people outcomes. You will contribute to workforce planning and establishment management, culture and engagement development, performance, and capability initiatives, and support the delivery of organisational change.
As part of a team that is continuing to evolve and shape its future, you will have the opportunity to bring ideas, challenge thinking, and help improve the way we work. Your generalist HR expertise, collaborative style, and ability to influence and partner effectively will be key to helping us build a trusted, responsive, and high-performing People and High Performance function. Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring
You will be an efficient and effective HR Professional that builds relationships with key stakeholders and provide pragmatic HR advice and support. Experience in providing positive, resilient, practical trusted partnering along with a healthy sense of humour.
Some other key requirements of the role include but not limited to: * Understand HR best practice, process and policies * An exceptional eye for detail * Working knowledge of current NZ employment law and HR practices * Ability to deliver clear messaging to different audiences * Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples' culture. Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you
Oranga Tamariki offer a step based remuneration package, that offers progression annually for experience through tenure. Annual remuneration for this position starts between $106,416 and $117,782 dependant on experience. We offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. We offer significant training and professional development so that you can thrive and grow. We welcome diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. This is your opportunity to apply your skills and experience to the wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi. To see all the benefits of working for Oranga Tamariki, please visit https://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/working-with-us/employee-benefits/ Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply
Apply online with your CV and Covering Letter. A strong cover letter should complement your CV by telling a compelling story about why you're the right fit for the role, why you want the role, why Oranga Tamariki and to and what you bring.
If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already, please ensure you apply with a log in using your Oranga Tamariki email address.
If you have any questions about role, please contact [email protected]
Hurry as applications for this role close at midnight on Monday 24th August 2026 However, we will be reviewing applications and inviting candidates to interview prior to this date, so apply now!
If you are interested in any of our vacancies, please ensure that you make yourself familiar with our code of conduct as it sets out our expectations for our kaimahi and requires you to present at work free from the influences of both drugs and alcohol.