HR Business Partner

• HR & Recruitment
• HR - Officer / Adviser
• Auckland
• Permanent / Full Time

27/7/2026

• Great company benefits + Discounts
• Salary is aligned to experience & reviewed annually
• Paid day off to celebrate your birthday

Looking to make your mark? Bring your HR expertise to a successful Kiwi-owned business where your insights are valued, your relationships matter, and your contribution helps shape positive outcomes.

We are welcoming applications from candidates based in either Auckland or Christchurch, with the role able to be located in either region.

About Plumbing World

Plumbing World is a proud Kiwi-owned success story, backed by over 60 years in the industry.

Owned by plumbers and builders, we understand what our customers need and we deliver it through strong relationships, expert advice, and reliable service. Our people are at the heart of our success. We're committed to building a high-performing, inclusive culture where our teams can grow and thrive.

We're the largest 100% New Zealand owned national plumbing merchant with 56 stores and over 1,000 shareholder tradies up and down the country.

About The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional to join our wider HR team! We operate under a business partnering model so we're looking for someone who has the ability to build effective relationships across the business and thrives in an environment of change. Working as part of a close-knit team this is a role where you can really make a difference and where HR is valued.

What You Will Be Doing

You will be an emerging HR professional with a strong foundation in generalist human resources and a genuine passion for building your career. You'll be confident operating across a broad range of HR disciplines, with proven experience supporting employment relations matters, performance management, remuneration reviews, employee engagement initiatives, and organisational change processes.

A trusted and credible advisor, you will be comfortable partnering with managers at all levels, providing practical, commercially focused advice while balancing people and business outcomes. You will be proactive, resilient, and solutions-focused, with the ability to navigate complex people matters, influence stakeholders, and build strong working relationships across the organisation.

To Be Successful In This Role You Will Need

• Mid to senior level HR practitioner, ideally with experience in a multi-site environment.
• A tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline is preferred but not essential.
• Demonstrated employment relations and workplace relations experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.
• Commercially savvy and an influential communicator, with the confidence and credibility to build strong relationships with business leaders, enhancing their capability and effectiveness.
• A proactive problem-solver who can think on their feet and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Action-oriented, with the ability to effectively influence, coach, and guide others.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs.
• Technically proficient and confident using a range of computer systems and applications.
• A collaborative team player who works collectively to achieve priorities and deliver consistent, high-quality service to internal and external customers.
• Willing and able to undertake occasional travel as required.

What we can offer you

• Attractive remuneration + Reviewed annually.
• Great company Benefits + Discounts + Generous parental leave package.
• Paid day off to celebrate your birthday.
• Great opportunity to grow and shape your HR career in a national trusted Kiwi business.

Why join us?

• You'll work with and continue to learn from our Head of People & Culture.
• Collaborative and down-to-earth team environment.
• We welcome applications from candidates based in either Auckland or Christchurch, with the role able to be located in either region.
• A full-time opportunity with flexible working hours to support a work-life balance.

If you have drive, energy and enthusiasm and are ready to step up and join a great organisation, then we'd love to hear from you!

The successful applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment medical, drink and drug test, and Ministry of Justice checks before commencing employment.