Business Partner People and Culture

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

• Opportunity to join a high impact, fast paced P&C team at MBIE
• Wellington based | Fixed term until February 2027
• Salary range: $118,390-$143,639 + KiwiSaver + Wellness Benefits

About the Role - Tēnei tūranga:

We are looking for an experienced HR generalist to join our team supporting Te Whakatairanga Service Delivery (TWSD).  You’ll thrive on variety, pace, and solving real people challenges, building capability, and providing grounded, practical advice.

Our team supports a diverse and complex part of the organisation. Whether you’re guiding leaders through tricky people matters, helping shape change activity, supporting performance conversations, or jumping between competing priorities, you’ll be a trusted go to for all things People & Culture.

If you enjoy supporting leaders, navigating complex situations, and keeping work moving - you’ll enjoy being part of our team. This role sits at the heart of our day-to-day P&C delivery, working closely with leaders and teams to support great people outcomes across MBIE.

Skills and Experience Required - Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana

• Proven HR expertise at Business Partner level
• Strong understanding of New Zealand employment legislation.
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills.
• Experience in change management and organisational development.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• A sound understanding of machinery of government principles and public sector governance.
• Think pragmatically and be comfortable working on a wide range of employment situations and issues
• Leads with a customer-centric mindset, is respectful, puts things right, acts with integrity, is responsive and people-centred.
• Tertiary qualification in HR or equivalent experience.
• Must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand

About MBIE - Ētahi kōrero mō MBIE:

MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.

We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.

People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours.

• Mahi Tahi – Better Together
• Māia – Bold and brave
• Pae Kahurangi – Build our Future
• Pono Me Te Tika – Own It

Our aspirations are echoed in our Māori identity – Hīkina Whakatutuki – which broadly means ‘lifting to make successful'.

MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Māori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Māori, other Māori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Māori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solutions to address long standing systemic and cross-cutting issues facing Māori and wider Aotearoa New Zealand and we are also committed to identifying opportunities for iwi to lead and creating an enabling environment for iwi to leverage these opportunities.

How to Apply - Me pēhea te tono:

Click here to view a position description. 

All applications must be submitted via our online process and include a CV and cover letter.

Email Jess Dalbeth at jess.dalbeth@mbie.govt.nz if you have any further questions.

We will be reviewing applications as they are received and may invite you to interview before the role closes.  If you are interested, please don't hesitate to apply. 

Applications close on Tuesday 6 October 2026 (midnight)