Human Resources Business Partner Northland
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Job Description
Competitive salary
Health and life insurance
Up to 4% KiwiSaver matching
Step out of the office and into a role where HR meets the land.
The Opportunity
If you're looking for a role where your HR expertise makes a real difference on the ground, with real people - this could be it.
Based in beautiful Northland, you'll step into a role that offers both autonomy and impact, working closely with our orchard and livestock teams across the region. While you'll start remotely, you'll eventually be based on the orchard near Kerikeri, enjoying the lifestyle and pace that come with it.
This is your chance to lead meaningful work, including guiding our journey to become an RSE-accredited employer and shaping how we support our seasonal workforce. You'll influence everything from recruitment and development to performance and ER, applying your knowledge in a way that's practical, people-focused, and grounded in a way that's hands-on, and genuinely connected to people your work.
In this role, you'll be a visible safety leader, helping to shape a culture where health and safety is part of how we work every day.
You'll be well supported by a connected and collaborative People team based in Wellington, but this is your patch to lead, grow and make your own. It's a role where you'll earn trust, build strong relationships, and help create a great place to work every day.
About Us
Pāmu Landcorp Farming Limited is a State-Owned Enterprise with over 110 farms across New Zealand. Our purpose is to lead the delivery of innovative and sustainable agriculture solutions for future generations.
You'll be based at Pāmu's Kapiro Orchard, located in Kerikeri, is a significant component of Pāmu's horticultural expansion.
About You
You're an experienced HR professional who's motivated by doing meaningful work and building strong relationships. Ideally, you'll bring:
Experience with the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme, or strong knowledge of seasonal/agricultural workforce needs
Solid employee relations experience, with confidence coaching and guiding leaders
Excellent communication and influencing skills - you're someone who builds trust easily and helps others lead better
The ability to work independently across sites, while remaining connected to a wider HR function
Strong understanding of employment law and HR best practice in New Zealand
You'll need to live near Kerikeri (or be willing to relocate) and be comfortable with regular travel across our farms and orchards. You'll also bring a down-to-earth, practical approach, while experience in agriculture or horticulture isn't essential, it'll help you hit the ground running.
Benefits
At Pāmu, we offer more than just a competitive salary. You'll also enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and life insurance, up to 4% KiwiSaver matching, an extra day of leave over Christmas, and enhanced parental leave. We're committed to your growth too, with ongoing training and development to support your career.
Apply Now
Applications close Sunday 22 June 2025. We will be interviewing applicants as they apply, so please don't wait.
For more details about the role, please email Leza Papps - Head of People: pappsl@landcorp.co.nz
To be eligible for this role, you must be available for an in-person interview and have unrestricted legal rights to work in New Zealand. We are unable to accept applicants on temporary work visas for permanent opportunities.
Pāmu provides a safe workplace and the successful applicant will be required to pass a drug and alcohol test and undergo a criminal background check prior to being appointed.
Our values are core to who we are at Pāmu and the way that we all work together. We are Grounded, Genuine, Bold, and Shoulder-to-Shoulder. To read more, click on this link to see them on our website. To see what it's like to work in our Dairy team, click on this link to see A Day In The Life of a Dairy Assistant at Pāmu, or to learn about what our Livestock team is all about, click on this link to see A Day In The Life of a Shepherd at Pāmu.
Pāmu is the brand name for Landcorp Farming Limited, and successful applicants will be employed by Landcorp Farming Limited.