The company
Passionate, curious, and innovative are a few words that describe our people. We are powering the future, connecting communities, and igniting innovation. Orion owns and operates the electricity distribution network that provides power to central Canterbury. As the third largest electricity distribution network in New Zealand, we cover remote rural areas, regional towns, and the city of Christchurch.
We are an essential service and take our responsibilities seriously. We are community owned and working here means a career with meaning and purpose that makes a difference in your very own neighbourhood.Work
The role
People are at the heart of every great organisation, and great leaders don't succeed alone.
As our People and Performance Business Partner, you'll be a trusted advisor to leaders across the business, partnering with them on everything from workforce planning and organisational change to leadership development, performance and culture. You'll build strong relationships, influence decisions and help shape the future of our organisation.
This is more than providing HR advice. You'll coach leaders through complex challenges, think strategically while staying practical, and help build the capability that drives high-performing teams. If you enjoy building trusted relationships and making a genuine business impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Build strong partnerships with leaders and influence decisions that matter
Provide strategic people advice that supports both leaders and business performance
Coach leaders through complex people matters with confidence and empathy
Drive initiatives that strengthen leadership capability and organisational effectiveness
Shape workforce planning, talent and succession to support future growth
Lead and contribute to people projects, our strategic vision that improves how we work day to day
Help foster a culture where people, performance and continuous improvement thrive
About you
You're a relationship builder first with a strategic approach and an HR professional second. You communicate with confidence, build trust quickly and enjoy partnering with leaders to solve problems and influence outcomes.
You'll also bring:
Proven experience in a generalist HR or People & Culture Business Partner role
Strong employment relations knowledge and understanding of employment legislation
Confidence coaching, influencing and building trusted relationships with leaders
Excellent communication skills with the ability to navigate complex conversations
A strategic mindset balanced with a practical, hands-on approach
A tertiary qualification in HR or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
What they offer
You'll find at Orion, you can come as you are and just be you. You will be joining a workplace that values who you are, the work you do, and the way you think.
Importantly, we offer:
Flexible working arrangements, and flexible locations with our head office in Burnside and satellite offices in Rolleston and Ferrymead
Five extra days of leave a year - three days of “My Days” leave and two “Orion Days” between Christmas and New Year
A broad range of workplace benefits from a wellbeing allowance to access to our holiday house in Hanmer!
You might be surprised to find out that the company that brings the power to your home is innovative, inclusive, progressive, and quite good fun.