HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER (HRBP)

Employer: Gambol Pet Food (New Zealand) Co., Limited
Location: 13 Peacock Place, Pokeno, New Zealand
Hours: Full-time, minimum 40 hours per week
Pay: $45.70 – $65.00 per hour (depending on experience)

ABOUT US

Gambol Pet Food (New Zealand) Co., Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Gambol Pet Food Group Co., Ltd., a publicly listed company in China and a leading manufacturer in the Chinese pet food market. The Group is committed to producing high-quality, nutritious pet food and driving innovation in product development.
Established in December 2024, Gambol Pet Food (New Zealand) Co., Limited has secured a manufacturing site in Pokeno and is currently building the facility, with production expected to commence in the middle of 2027. Over time, we anticipate creating around 150 new employment opportunities across a range of roles.
We are now seeking a talented Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to join our team and help establish and lead our HR function.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• A bachelor’s degree in human resource management, business, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of proven professional experience in human resources management.
• Strong knowledge of New Zealand employment law, workplace health and safety requirements, and industrial relations.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to align HR strategies with business objectives.
• Proficiency in Mandarin is preferred and considered an advantage.

• Develop, implement, monitor, and review HR strategies, policies, and plans to meet business needs ensure alignment with the objectives of the company and its parent company.
• Be responsible for recruitment and selection practices, ensuring fair and effective hiring processes, as well as overseeing induction, training, and development programs.
• Design and implement performance management systems to set expectations, appraise performance, and encourage continuous improvement.
• Represent the organisation in employee and union negotiations relating to remuneration and employment conditions, ensuring fair and transparent processes.
• Develop and implement occupational health and safety programs and equal employment opportunity initiatives, ensuring compliance with New Zealand legislation.
• Oversee redundancy and retrenchment processes in line with legal requirements and best practice.
• Monitor workforce costs, productivity, and efficiency to support organisational growth.
• Provide advice, guidance, and training to the project director on HR and workplace relations matters.
• Act as a communication bridge between the Chinese headquarters and the New Zealand subsidiary by developing cultural integration initiatives, fostering collaboration across teams, and supporting the smooth integration of employees across both entities.
• Uphold the parent company’s core values while adapting operational strategies and policies to meet the regulatory requirements, cultural context, and team dynamics of the New Zealand subsidiary.