HR Business Partner at Stantec

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Relationship Building, Manager Coaching, Employee Engagement, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Learning And Development, Commercial Awareness, Client Focus, Influencing, Prioritization, Autonomy, Organizational Skills

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

HR Business Partner About the Role: Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and futureproofing our cities and infrastructure. We are designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible. This is a client-focused HR Business Partnering role where providing advice and supporting business teams is crucial. Working as part of a national team supporting employees, there are a host of responsibilities which make the position both challenging and rewarding. Your focus will include manager coaching and support, undertaking focused employee engagement activities, managing employee relations matters, supporting learning and development initiatives, and performance management. This position supports our global and regional Human Resource strategies and plays an important part in projects that keep Stantec’s workforce engaged and focused on our clients. About you: You will be a strong relationship builder, able to engage effectively with managers and employees to influence and deliver key business outcomes. With sound commercial awareness and a strong client focus, you will manage competing priorities with energy and resourcefulness. You will bring well‑developed employee relations expertise and the ability to work autonomously, while building and maintaining effective relationships across our New Zealand offices. You will also benefit from the opportunity to learn and collaborate with experienced HR professionals within a highly engaged ANZ HR team. You will ideally have a tertiary qualification in HR or other relevant field with 5+ years of HR experience. Your ability to partner, influence and maintain positive relationships with internal clients is essential, plus the organisational skills to prioritise and manage your own workload based on business needs. About Stantec: We’ve been serving our clients and communities in Aotearoa New Zealand for over 125 years. With almost 900 professionals, our team is based in the main cities and throughout the regions. We collaborate across disciplines and sectors to bring buildings, energy, water, environmental, and transport projects to life. Globally, Stantec unites approximately 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. What we offer: At Stantec, we take your growth and fulfilment seriously. We’re proud to offer many supportive benefits, including: Professional development and support Flexible working arrangements, including purchasing up to an extra four weeks of leave and provision for school term contracts, part-time, and job sharing Learning and talent development programmes, including global, online, and on-the-job opportunities Professional memberships Service recognition awards Mentorship Wellbeing and connection opportunities Health insurance, income continuance insurance, and life insurance Employee assistance program Developing Professionals Group, a global network for those with under 10 years of experience Office Social Club and events How to apply Please apply directly online applications close Friday 24th April 2026 .

Responsibilities

This client-focused role involves providing HR advice and support to business teams, focusing on manager coaching, employee engagement activities, managing employee relations, and supporting learning and development initiatives. The position supports global and regional Human Resource strategies to keep the workforce engaged and focused on clients.