Business Partner People and Culture

The Opportunity

Join Downer's Energy & Utilities business as a People & Culture Business Partner and play a key role in shaping the people strategy that drives operational success across New Zealand. Working closely with leaders and operational teams, you'll provide strategic and hands-on HR support across the employee lifecycle, helping to build high-performing teams, strengthen leadership capability, and deliver meaningful people outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys partnering with stakeholders, influencing decision-making, and balancing strategic initiatives with operational delivery. 

What We Are Looking For

We're seeking an experienced People & Culture professional who thrives in a fast-paced, operational environment and enjoys building trusted relationships across all levels of a business.

• A tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or a related discipline
• At least five years' experience in a Business Partner or Senior HR Advisor role within a complex and ideally unionised environment
• Strong experience managing employee relations and industrial relations matters, including workplace investigations and organisational change
• Demonstrated experience supporting workforce planning, talent management, performance and development, employee engagement, organisational design, and change initiatives
• Sound knowledge of New Zealand employment legislation and industrial relations frameworks
• The ability to provide practical, commercially focused people advice while balancing organisational risk and business outcomes
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement, influencing, communication, and relationship-building skills
• A collaborative, resilient, and outcome-focused approach with the ability to manage competing priorities and work autonomously
• Contribute to HR projects, system improvements, workforce planning, and business growth opportunities

What We Offer

• Flexible working environment.
• Opportunity for career growth within a large, supportive People & Culture function
• Competitive salary and employee benefits
• The opportunity to influence business outcomes and make a meaningful impact
• A collaborative and inclusive culture where your expertise is valued
• The chance to work for a leading ASX-listed infrastructure and services organisation

About Energy & Utilities

Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain critical assets across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors, supported by specialist engineering expertise and highly skilled operational teams. 

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone. 

How to Apply

Click "Apply" to submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you. 

Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes, fees, or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms, or third parties. Candidates are welcome to submit their applications directly via this advertisement.

At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities. 
Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure.
We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors.
Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.