People Partner - Palmerston North based role! We are Woolworths Group We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts, and unique perspectives across Australia and New Zealand. Connected by a shared Purpose - 'to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow'. That Purpose fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments, and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week. If you're excited to turn today's blue-sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you'll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive, and empowering workplace. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work, and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless. Welcome to the People Team Better experiences for our Team Members are the key to unlocking a better future for our customers and communities. Our People Team is responsible for powering the trajectory of our business and the wellbeing of our people – through the design and delivery of a seamless and enriching Team Member experience. One that strengthens the foundations of our organisation, empowering passionate Team Members to become purpose-led Woolworths Group advocates and attracting a new generation of talent to the group. What you'll do This is a hands-on HR Business Partner role based in Palmerston North, reporting to the Head of People. You will provide HR support to stores in the Wellington and Lower North Island Area. Key responsibilities include: Building relationships with stakeholders Implementing HR strategies Managing risks Fostering a high-performance culture Attracting and retaining talent Acting as a change leader, driving organisational effectiveness This role requires a passion for retail, strong HR expertise, and project management skills. What You'll Bring You'll bring a curious mind and a passion for open and inclusive collaboration to a culture that thrives on amplifying people's impact together. You'll bring relevant industry experience and an ability to juggle multiple priorities and remain calm under pressure. You have a burning desire to succeed and really make an impact. You'll have the ability to communicate effectively across all levels and be able to influence outcomes and ideally be customer and team centric with a passion for retail. Other skills and experience should include: Project management and delivery across various streams of work engaging stakeholders end to end Passion for people with a proven ability to lead, coach, influence and support key partners and stakeholders Previous experience in a business partnering role Change leadership and proven ability to coach and lead others through change impacts If you're the sort of individual who strives to always do the right thing for customers, team, our communities, and our business then we ought to connect. What you'll experience Our Team Members are at the heart of everything we do and we're always looking for ways to support your career journey and reward great work: Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work. A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network. High impact role supporting our teams who enrich our communities. A range of programs to help you prioritise and manage your wellbeing, including 24/7 access to the Sonder app. A progressive and competitive leave policy that gives you more space for what matters to you. #J-18808-Ljbffr