HR Business Partner

The Opportunity
Are you a commercially minded HR professional who thrives on partnering with leaders, influencing change, and making a real impact? We are looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to join our national People, Safety & Culture team and help drive organisational success across one of New Zealand's leading transport operators.
Reporting to the Director of People, Safety and Culture, you'll work closely with operational and executive leaders to deliver both strategic and hands-on HR solutions that support business performance, capability development and positive workplace culture.
We are open to applications from candidates based in Auckland or Christchurch (Philipstown).
About Ritchies
Ritchies is one of Aotearoa New Zealand's largest and most trusted transport providers, employing more than 3,000 people across the country. We deliver essential public transport, school services, charter operations and coach travel that connect communities every day.
We are also on an exciting journey. As we continue to grow, we're investing in our people, transitioning to lower-emission transport solutions, and helping shape a more sustainable future for public transport in New Zealand.
What You'll Be Doing
As a trusted advisor to leaders across the business, you will:
Partner with managers to provide practical and strategic HR guidance
Lead and support organisational change initiatives
Drive workforce planning and talent strategies
Manage ER and IR matters, including disciplinary processes and investigations
Support remuneration reviews and organisational design initiatives
Contribute to collective bargaining and union engagement
Lead HR projects that strengthen capability, culture and performance
Champion best-practice people processes and compliance
Promote a strong health, safety and wellbeing culture
About You
You will be an experienced HR practitioner who enjoys balancing strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.
You will bring:
A relevant HR qualification
Proven experience in a Business Partner or senior HR advisory role
Strong employment relations and industrial relations experience
Exposure to organisational change, workforce planning and remuneration frameworks
Experience working with unions and collective bargaining processes
Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills
The ability to influence leaders and navigate complex situations with confidence
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
High levels of integrity, discretion and professionalism
Why Join Us?
At Ritchies, you'll enjoy the opportunity to contribute to meaningful organisational change while being supported by a collaborative and experienced leadership team.
We offer:
A key role with genuine influence across the business
Supportive leadership and a collaborative team environment
Ongoing professional development opportunities
The chance to work for an essential New Zealand business
Access to Sonder wellbeing support for you and your family
The opportunity to help shape the future of a growing national organisation
Join Team Ritchies
Ready to bring your HR expertise to a business that's going places? Join a company investing in its people, its communities and the future of transport in New Zealand.
Apply now with your CV and cover letter and tell us how your experience can help drive our people strategy forward.

Employment type
Permanent Full Time

Work arrangement
No