Join a proudly New Zealand-owned organisation that champions diversity, mentorship, and employee growth. We're known for our supportive culture and our commitment to self-development initiatives that empower our people to thrive. About the role: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a People & Capability Partner to support our operations across the Northern region, based out of our Whangarei depot. In this role, you'll play a key part in delivering the Northpower People Plan within our Energy Services division, partnering with leaders to ensure our people processes, programs, and systems are aligned with our business goals. This role is perfect for an HR professional looking to take the next step in their career. With a semi–sole-charge focus, you'll gain hands-on experience across the full HR spectrum from recruitment and employee relations to learning and development and HR systems while being supported to develop and grow. Key responsibilities: Drive the delivery of P&C continuous improvement initiatives * Strengthen P&C's contribution and presence across the wider business * Support managers and the P&C Delivery team in resolving employee relations matters * Partner with our Recruitment team to manage end-to-end recruitment processes * Coordinate and produce HR reports and metrics to support business decisions * Assist in delivering clear and engaging communications to the Central Distribution team and the wider business About you: We're looking for someone who: * Is passionate about people and creating a positive employee experience * Has excellent written and verbal communication skills * Thrives in a fast-paced environment and can prioritise effectively while remaining resilient * Feels confident engaging with people at all levels of the business, including a blue-collar workforce * Is proactive, adaptable, and a strong team player * Is proficient with the Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) * Aligns with our values of Care, Passion, Integrity, and Achieving Together * Has proven experience in a generalist HR or recruitment role (essential) * Holds a tertiary qualification in HR or a related field (desirable) What we offer: A dynamic, supportive, and collaborative team environment Ongoing professional development and clear career pathways The opportunity to make a meaningful impact across our operational teams A workplace culture built on collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement If you're ready to take the next step in your HR career and make a real difference within a values-driven organisation, we'd love to hear from you. About us: Northpower is an electricity and fibre network provider for Whangarei and Kaipara, with more than 60,000 connected customers. We are one of the largest multi-utility contractors in New Zealand, servicing the needs of clients in transmission, distribution, generation, fibre, renewables, and commercial sectors. We have a reputation for excellence and innovation, providing commercially viable solutions for electrical and telecommunication design, construction, and maintenance requirements. We have over 1,400 staff working together across 16 locations to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers. Get in touch! Join us as a People & Capability Partner and play a key role in supporting our Northern region operations. Use your HR expertise to drive initiatives, support our leaders, and create an environment where our people can thrive. Apply now via #REQ1727. New Zealand work rights are required for the role. Pre-employment checks will include a criminal history check, drug and alcohol testing, and a medical assessment.