Lead people-experience strategy for Trimble Christchurch R&D site

People Experience (HR) Business Partner

We're looking for an experienced People Experience (HR) Business Partner to join Trimble in Christchurch!

You'll be supporting a global employee population across people strategy, workforce planning, talent and organizational change, while playing a key role in the culture and employee experience of our third-largest global R&D site.

In this role, you will be at the heart of our third-largest global R&D site, fostering a high-performing culture that bridges cutting-edge hardware innovation with high-growth software portfolios. You will partner directly with business leaders to shape proactive people strategies, build leadership capability, and cultivate an engaging environment that drives both meaningful career growth and commercial success.

Key Responsibilities

  • Partner with Field Systems business leaders to diagnose organizational needs, deliver proactive people strategies, and lead impactful change management.
  • Cultivate a strong site culture and employee engagement by maintaining an influential, accessible, and supportive on-site presence for our Christchurch hub.
  • Guide managers on talent development, succession frameworks, and strategic workforce planning to support evolving hardware and software talent pipelines.
  • Lead high-impact people initiatives that enhance employee experience, evolve internal culture, and drive commercial outcomes.
  • Collaborate with PX Centers of Excellence to advise on complex employment relations using coaching and supportive problem-solving techniques.

Essential Skills & Experience

  • 5+ years of progressive HR/PX Business Partner experience, with relevant background in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
  • Proven experience in strategic workforce planning, talent optimization, or organizational design within a technology environment.
  • Strong knowledge of New Zealand employment legislation and local workplace practices.
  • Exceptional ability to influence leaders, take initiative, and navigate a fast-paced matrix organization.

Bonus Points For

  • Knowledge of Australian employment legislation and workplace compliance requirements.
  • Experience working within technology environments that build both physical products (hardware) and digital solutions (software).
  • Familiarity with United States labor laws and global matrix environments.

Logistics

  • Location: Christchurch, New Zealand - Onsite
  • Role Type: 12-Month Fixed Term (Parental Leave Cover)

Why You'll Love Working With Us

  • At Trimble, we're not just a company that "does good"—we are a team dedicated to making a tangible, positive Real-World Impact. We build innovative solutions designed to solve the world's most critical challenges. From construction sites to transportation hubs, our work tangibly improves how people live, build, move, and grow.
  • You'll work on projects that truly matter: Our purpose-driven culture means you'll be helping to build and deliver solutions that make work faster, safer, and more sustainable for millions of people worldwide. Our impact is tangible, from connected machines that save fuel to data-driven insights that reduce waste.
  • Collaborate with like-minded people: Our strong internal culture is a "hidden gem." You will work with a collaborative, supportive team that shares your purpose and fosters a genuine sense of belonging. We're a company of "visionary pragmatists" who think boldly and build things that work.
  • Be an owner: Trimble thrives on individuals who take initiative and embrace ownership. You'll find an entrepreneurial spirit where success is often "self-authored," empowering proactive "doers."
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