Mātanga Pakihi / Business Specialist - People Services
Position Description
About this role
Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the role
Are you committed to delivering core, people-focused HR services?
Do you enjoy working in a collaborative environment where you can contribute to improving processes and ways of working?
We're looking for an HR Advisor (Business Specialist) to join our People Group, this is a fixed-term position until December 2027. In this role, you'll work alongside other Business Specialists to deliver core HR services across the organisation, supporting leaders and employees while contributing to continuous improvement across our People function.
Ngā mahi ka mahia e koe | What you'll do
- Provide an approachable, responsive first point of contact for people leaders and employees
- Deliver consistent, practical HR advice aligned with organisational strategy and direction
- Support and deliver end-to-end recruitment processes
- Coordination of security clearance requirements
- Work collaboratively across the People Group to ensure joined-up ways of working
- Support the delivery of HR projects and initiatives
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of HR systems, processes, and practices
He pūkenga tou | What you'll bring
- Experience in an HR generalist role, or supporting HR delivery in a similar environment
- A collaborative approach and willingness to work across teams
- A focus on delivery, with ownership and the ability to adapt to changing priorities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships
- Sound judgement, attention to detail, and a people-centred approach to problem solving
Ngā mea e tukuna ana e tātau – What we offer our employees
- Interesting work which impacts Aotearoa as we care for whenua, moana and arawai.
- Eye & ear care reimbursements
- Annual Flu Vaccinations
- Reduced Health Insurance Premiums
- Diverse groups and networks
- If eligible for paid parental leave, you will be entitled to a top up payment for the first 18 weeks of the 26 weeks.
- A minimum of four weeks and three days annual leave
Te Tākinatanga - Our Story
Toitū Te Whenua plays a vital role in understanding, developing, and caring for New Zealand's whenua, moana and arawai (land, sea and waterways). Whether you're developing our products and services to support our customers, managing the Crown estate, engaging with our iwi partners, or helping us be an effective regulator, your contribution can make a difference. Our mahi helps New Zealanders have confidence that the development of our land, communities and country is being planned from an informed and expert position that balances environmental, social, cultural, and economic considerations, now and for future generations.
Our Kia Toipoto Intentions - Public Service Gender, Māori, Pacific and Ethnic Pay Gap Action Plan
Toitū Te Whenua is a diverse team of individuals with different experience and perspectives. This drives our culture and high performance. We know that people from underrepresented groups and women in particular don't apply for roles if they're not a 100% match, but we're not looking for perfection, we're looking for potential. As an inclusive and supportive employer, we value difference and want to encourage anyone interested to apply, regardless of whether you tick all the boxes or not. As an organisation we embrace diversity, encourage work life balance and have a flexible approach to the way we work which means you will quickly feel connected and valued.
Tono mai - How to Apply
If you're eyeing up this role and believe you've got what it takes, please apply, or get in touch with the team.
To apply, please click “Apply Online.” You'll be taken through to our Toitū Te Whenua Careers Centre where you'll be able to review further information about the responsibilities and accountabilities of this role in the Position Description. You'll be able to complete your online application form and upload a copy of your CV/Cover Letter.
Please note, while applications close on Sunday 1st November 2026, we may be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.
For tracking and evaluation purposes, all applications must be submitted via our on-line process. You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be eligible for this position.
You may notice that the Position Description title for this role Business Specialist – Rua / 2 doesn't match the advertised title. At Toitū Te Whenua we design our roles around shared capabilities (rather than focusing on tasks). This means our position descriptions are broad, one position description can cover many roles, this is known as Broad Based Role (BBR). Using BBR allows us to be responsive to our customers and to strengthen the connections across our organisation. It also gives us the flexibility to provide wider opportunities to our people, to further their careers.
If you have any questions about this role or working at Toitū Te Whenua, please email opportunities@linz.govt.nz and our People Services Team will be in touch with you.
