People Business Partner / HRBP

Think HR in insurance is all policies and paperwork? Not here.

At Ando, the best people work happens over a coffee and a very honest conversation. Our leaders need someone they can think out loud with, someone who’ll say the thing they need to hear (kindly but clearly), keep a cool head when the day gets interesting, and still be good company on a Friday afternoon. That’s you.We’re looking for a People Business Partner (HRBP) with sharp employment relations judgement, the confidence to challenge how things have always been done, and the ability to build trust and credibility fast. You’ll partner closely with one of our core business areas through a busy 2027, as we evolve how some of our teams are set up and work together.This is a fixed-term role through to the end of December 2027, starting late January or early February 2027. We’re advertising early because we all know recruitment gets a bit tricky over the festive season.What you’ll be doing- Be the go-to people partner for your leaders in your business area whether they’re working out how their team is set up for what’s next or just need to talk something through

• Coaching leaders to guide their teams through change with honesty, care and clear communication

• Challenging leaders constructively when something doesn’t sit right and helping them find the right solution

• Building great relationships so people come to you early, not at the last minute

About youWe care more about how you work than which boxes you tick. You’ll likely bring:- Solid experience as an HR Business Partner or senior HR generalist. We’re open on industry, and no insurance experience is needed (we’ll teach you the acronyms, there are a lot)

• Hands- on experience supporting leaders and teams through change, and growing leaders’ capability to lead change themselves

• The ability to build trust fast and influence leaders at every level, including in the tricky conversations

• Confident employee relations judgement, backed by a solid grasp of NZ employment law

• A get-stuck-in attitude, you’d rather be on the field than commenting from the sidelines

• A sense of humour, because a bit of banter goes a long way here

• Bonus points for H&S expertise, especially setting up or rolling out a new H&S system

Why Ando?We’re not your typical insurer, and we never set out to be.We’ve spent the last decade challenging the status quo and proving that insurance doesn’t have to be dull. We’re ambitious and full of people who’d rather get on and build something good than sit through a meeting about building something good.You’ll join a small but mighty People team who work hard and back each other up. On top of that, you’ll enjoy:- Hybrid working, with 3 days a week in the office

• 50% off Auckland Transport during the week
• Our flash new Wynyard Quarter office, complete with a gym, sauna, reformer Pilates studio and even a golf simulator!

If you’re the People Partner leaders seek out when things get interesting, and you can hold your own in a bit of banter, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today.