People & Culture Delivery Partner

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Downer is seeking a permanent part‑time People and Culture Delivery Partner in Auckland for three days a week to support the Social Infrastructure team with people initiatives, annual P&C cycles and project delivery reporting to the HR Manager. You’ll lead end‑to‑end P&C projects, coordinate performance, remuneration, talent and succession cycles, and coach managers on employee relations and conduct; partner with leaders, HRBPs and functions to implement programs and drive change. The ideal candidate has HR generalist experience in a complex operating environment, proven delivery of HR projects and cycles, solid knowledge of employment law and enterprise agreements, plus strong communication and analytical skills. In your application, provide concrete examples of project leadership, cycle delivery and stakeholder management, confirm your ability to work onsite three days in Auckland, and show your commitment to Downer's inclusive culture and flexible, diverse workplace. We value diversity and inclusion and offer flexible arrangements.

We currently have a permanent part-time opportunity for a People and Culture Delivery Partner. Join our Social Infrastructure team and play a key role in delivering people initiatives, annual P&C cycles and project-based work that supports business strategies and plans. Reporting to the HR Manager, you'll help deliver high-quality outcomes that support our essential services.

What You’ll Do 

This role offers a broad scope, with key responsibilities including:

• Lead and manage People and Culture projects from initiation through to completion. 

• Coordinate annual people activities including performance, remuneration, talent and succession cycles. 

• Provide coaching, advice and support to managers on employee relations, industrial relations, performance and conduct matters. 

• Partner with leaders, HR Business Partners and functional teams to deliver people programs and business improvement initiatives

• Support organisational design, capability development, engagement activities and change initiatives.

What You’ll Bring 

• Demonstrated HR generalist experience within a complex operational environment. 

• Experience delivering HR projects and annual people cycle activities. 

• Strong knowledge of employment legislation, awards, enterprise agreements and HR best practice. 

• Experience coaching and developing managers, with training facilitation experience highly regarded. 

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and analytical skills.

This is a permanent part-time position, working three full days per week based in Auckland.

More than anything, you’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.

Why Downer?

At Downer, we plan, create, and sustain essential public services across Australia and New Zealand. From hospitals to data centres and defence partnerships, we manage critical infrastructure that keeps communities thriving.

What It Means to Belong at Downer

We’re proud of our high-performance culture and commitment to diversity, offering:

• Training and development to support and diversify your career. 

• With 30% of vacancies filled internally you’ll find real opportunities to advance your career.

• Perks@Downer: healthcare discounts, great savings on retail purchases, car purchases and much more.

• Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most.

You want your work to matter and so do we.  With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.

We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.

We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals.  Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with this role, we’d still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.

As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.

If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to help you put your best foot forward.