Ko wai mātou | Who are we

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei is a hapū of Ngāti Whātua. We live in and around the Tāmaki isthmus. We hold to our mana motuhake, our history, our culture, our identity, and our reo. Our whakapapa traces to Tuperiri and the hapū Ngā Oho, Te Taoū, and Te Uringutu.

We are tangata whenua in Tāmaki. Our authority over land and sea rests on take tupuna, take raupatu, ahi kā, and tuku whenua.

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Trust looks after the collective affairs of our hapū. We have more than 8,000 registered members across Aotearoa and overseas. Ōrākei Marae is our cultural hub.

Te Kahu Tōpuni o Tuperiri describes the protective reach of our ancestor across our rohe.

Purpose of the role

Our mahi is growing fast, and to deliver on some significant kaupapa ahead, we are strengthening our internal capability and capacity across our team.

As part of this growth, our People & Performance function has evolved, and we are now seeking for a talented, values-driven HR practitioner to join our Toi Tangata People & Performance team.

If you are a culturally competent, grounded HR practitioner who is seeking meaningful mahi, enjoys working closely with people, and is looking to step away from a purely corporate environment into kaupapa driven work that makes a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

You will play a key role in supporting line managers, leading ER case management, and embedding core P&P processes such as goal setting, salary reviews, performance matters, and workforce planning. The role is varied and fast-paced, balancing advisory expertise with cultural competency, ensuring kaimahi are supported to thrive.

Ngā tino pūkenga/whēako | Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Must hold a tertiary NZ HR or legal qualification and have recent understanding in current NZ

• At least 2- 3 years working as a Human Resource Business Partner with a strong focus on ER issues, policies and enhancing performance

• Must be used to partnering within a business with proven shifts in performance metrics

• Strong cultural competency ideally gained from working in an iwi or similar context

• Proven capability around accuracy, management of privacy and disciplined management of files

Desirable

• Familiarity with HR systems (HRIS, ATS, LMS) and confident with technology.

To be successful in this role, we recognise that the following values & competencies are critical for kaimahi/employees to flourish at Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei:

• Manaakitanga 

• Respect

• Resilience

• Whānau outcome focused

• Collaboration

• Cultural Understanding
  

Key Responsibilities:

Partner with line managers to deliver timely and effective P&P advice.

Lead and support ER case management, ensuring professional and culturally appropriate outcomes.

Support and strengthen line manager capability, confidence, and cultural awareness.

Ensure compliance with employment legislation, policies, and privacy standards.

Contribute to continuous improvement of P&P processes and systems.

Requirements & Checks

Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand. 

Please be aware in applying for this role, you may be required to undergo the following pre-employment checks:

• Police Vetting Report

• Qualification Check 

Apply Now

If you're interested, please click the 'Apply for this job' button at the top or bottom of the page. If you have any questions about the role please email: peopleperformance@nwo.iwi.nz

We will be reviewing applications and undertaking interviews ahead of the closing date, therefore please do not hesitate to submit your application!

Applications close on Friday 16 January 2026.