Senior Business Partner

Senior Business Partner - People & Culture

At MediaWorks, we're on a mission to be New Zealand's first choice for media — for our people, our customers, and our audiences. To achieve this, we're looking for a resilient and strategic Senior Business Partner - People & Culture to join our team.

In this role, you'll partner with the business to drive impactful people strategies, support organisational change, and deliver people initiatives that empower our teams to thrive.

What You'll Do

Reporting into the Head of People & Culture (P&C), you will serve as a trusted P&C Business Partner, sitting alongside leadership teams to provide strategic guidance and people-focused solutions. Key responsibilities include:

• Act as a change agent, driving organisational effectiveness and implementing new people initiatives.
• Develop and implement proactive people plans for each division, leveraging insights from engagement surveys.
• Lead cyclical processes such as performance reviews, remuneration cycles, and talent planning.
• Drive engagement survey action planning and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Manage and support day-to-day operational P&C needs, including performance management, investigations, employee relations, and change management.
• Support talent management and succession planning initiatives to empower our team to grow in a safe, supportive and fun environment.

What You'll Bring

Proven experience as a Senior Business Partner with a track record of delivering results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where change is a constant.

• Significant employment relations expertise, with strong knowledge of employment law and dispute resolution.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to lead and implement large-scale change initiatives.
• Exceptional ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and drive business-aligned people strategies.
• Competent in using engagement survey software and end to end processes
• Experience in leading and coaching teams to enhance leadership capability.
• A solutions-focused approach, with the ability to thrive in a dynamic and creative environment.
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of business performance drivers.
• A balance of curiosity, courage, and compassion, championing a people-centric approach while achieving business outcomes.

What You'll Get:

• Supportive leadership and a team that sets you up for success
• A creative, collaborative, and innovative work environment
• The chance to make a tangible impact on NZ's most-loved media brands
• Health and wellbeing support with our free wellness platform
• Fluffy Fridays - bring your dog to work! Woof!

About Us

MediaWorks is New Zealand's largest independent broadcaster, reaching 96% of Kiwis through our premium portfolio of radio, digital, and outdoor media. Our award-winning business includes iconic nationwide radio brands such as More FM, The Edge, The Rock, The Breeze, Mai, George FM, Magic, The Sound, Humm FM, and Channel X, as well as our digital streaming app rova. Our outdoor division features premium digital and static billboards and key transit media.

Here are a few things you need to know about us:

• At MediaWorks, we recognise that to be the most innovative company, we must also be the most diverse. We are committed to creating an environment where all employees are included, are treated with dignity and respect and are in a position to contribute to our future success.
• Due to the fast paced nature of MediaWorks, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, so don't muck around and make sure you apply as soon as possible.

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