People Systems Team Lead

Foodstuffs North Island, the co‑operative behind New World, PAK’nSAVE, Gilmours and Four Square, is recruiting for a People Systems Team Lead to join the Foodies family in Mangere, on site. With more than 320 stores and over 27,000 Foodies across Te Ika-a-Māui, the co‑op’s People & Capability team is focused on creating modern, data‑driven experiences that support people, leaders and customers. The People Systems function is a core part of making that happen.

The Employee Experience reset is underway across the co‑op to simplify how people and payroll operate, modernising systems and streamlining processes so teams from stores to distribution centres and the Support Centre can get things done more efficiently. The People Systems Team Lead will bring both strategic and hands‑on leadership to this HR technology landscape, guiding a specialist team while shaping governance, prioritisation and ongoing improvements. Reporting to the Head of People Systems, you’ll collaborate with IT, Product and programme teams to help define the future HR technology roadmap and deliver meaningful outcomes during a period of significant transformation that touches more than 27,000 Foodies.

If you enjoy leading people, shaping technology systems and delivering practical outcomes, this is the role for you. It’s a chance to influence how Foodies interact with people technology, build capability within a dedicated team and promote smarter ways of working across the co‑op.

Steering people systems across the co‑op

In this role you’ll lead a team of People Systems product specialists, providing direction, prioritisation and capability uplift to help the group move faster and smarter. You’ll work closely with IT, Product and programme teams to shape the People Systems roadmap and ensure successful delivery of initiatives that improve the employee and leader experience. Governance and continuous improvement will be a cornerstone as the systems landscape evolves, stays compliant and remains fit for purpose. You’ll also champion opportunities to apply AI, automation and digital tools to enhance how people interact with technology. Across Support Centre, Supply Chain and store operations, you’ll serve as a trusted advisor, balancing business needs with sustainable technology solutions.

What you’ll need to bring

Here’s what matters most for this role, split into essential requirements and desirable extras.

• Experience leading and developing People Systems, HRIS or business systems teams
• Strong expertise working with enterprise platforms, SAP SuccessFactors is preferred
• Experience coaching and developing specialist team members
• Solid understanding of HR, payroll and people processes
• Ability to influence stakeholders and work effectively across complex organisations
• Confidence partnering with both business and technical teams to translate needs into practical solutions

Nice‑to‑haves

• Continuous improvement mindset with an interest in technology, automation and emerging digital capabilities
• Strong communication, prioritisation and decision‑making skills
• A passion for leveraging systems and processes to improve employee and business outcomes

You’ll join a team focused on improving how people experience work every day. This role offers a chance to lead a talented group, shape how people systems evolve across Foodies and work closely with stakeholders across People & Capability, Technology and the wider business.

Pay, perks and practical details

This is a full‑time, onsite role based in Mangere, NZ. Foodstuffs offers a range of benefits to support its people, including free car parking with more than 1,000 spaces and EV plugs, Southern Cross health insurance, and an onsite café with subsidised meals, plus a mini mart and a 5% discount at Foodies retail stores. Flexible working options, a day off on your birthday, and long service leave are available, along with in‑house learning and development programmes, flu vaccinations, and social network groups known as Tribes. The company emphasises inclusion and accessibility, and support is available for applicants who require accessibility assistance during recruitment via [email protected].

If you’re ready to add your touch to a team that puts people first and wants to simplify complexity to drive real change, they’d love to hear from you.