Senior HR Business Partner

Date Posted:

2026-05-22

Country:

New Zealand

Location:

NZ-CAN-CHRISTCHURCH-115-1 ~ 115 Orchard Rd ~ V2500 WORKSHOP

Position Role Type:

Onsite

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. 

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Senior HR Business Partner

Fixed-Term Full-Time (Parental Leave Cover – Approximately 18 Months)     

Lead industrial and employment relations, including union engagement and workplace issue resolution
Drive talent management, including workforce planning, succession, and development
Improve HR systems and analytics to strengthen processes and decision-making
 

About the Role

As part of the global Pratt & Whitney network, Christchurch Engine Centre is committed to delivering a consistent “One HR” experience across our international operations.

We are seeking an experienced Senior HR Business Partner to provide strategic and operational HR support while contributing to the transformation of our HR operating model (COE) and employee experience.

Reporting to the Senior Manager – HR, you will build strong relationships with leaders, employees, union representatives, and global stakeholders. Partnering closely with your portfolio, you will deliver proactive HR solutions that support business growth, workforce readiness, and the introduction of the GTF Engine programme.

This position combines strategic business partnering with hands-on operational HR support, with particular focus on:

·       Workforce planning and organisational growth

·       Talent management and succession planning

·       Industrial and employment relations

·       Change management and HR process improvement

·       Organisational development initiatives

·       HR systems and continuous improvement projects

About You

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

A bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related discipline.
Progressive HR experience, with strong generalist expertise across talent acquisition, organisational development, industrial and employee relations, and compensation & benefits.
Industrial Relations experience, including collective bargaining and interpretation of collective agreements.
Demonstrated experience across employment relations, including investigations, dispute resolution, mediations, disciplinary processes, negotiations, policy development, and performance management.
Experience within a large, complex, or unionised manufacturing environment will be highly regarded.
Experience working with HRIS/ERP systems; Workday and SAP experience preferred.
Strong knowledge of New Zealand employment legislation, HR best practice, and continuous improvement methodologies
Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build credibility and trusted relationships at all levels
Strong project and programme management capability, with a proactive, results-focused approach and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
High levels of data literacy, digital agility, attention to detail, and the ability to work autonomously while adapting quickly to change

What We Offer

Attractive remuneration package with a competitive salary, superannuation, and performance bonuses
Strong career growth pathways supported by training, mentoring, secondment opportunities, and a scholarship programme
Extra benefits such as shift and meal allowances, additional paid leave, and recognition for long service and high performance
Access to discounted services and products, including health insurance and financial advisory support
Contemporary, conveniently located workplace with secure on-site parking
Access to the AirNZ Social Club, wellness initiatives, and employee support programmes

About Us

Christchurch Engine Centre, a joint venture between Pratt & Whitney and Air New Zealand, delivers world-class maintenance, repair, and overhaul services across all V2500 engine variants. Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, is globally recognised for designing, manufacturing, and servicing aircraft engines and auxiliary power units for commercial, military, and business aviation.

Our people are at the heart of what we do. As part of the Christchurch team, you’ll collaborate with experienced professionals in a state-of-the-art facility, with ongoing training and development opportunities to support your career growth.

To discover more about Christchurch Engine Center, visit www.pwnz.com

How to Apply

Please apply with an up-to-date CV, a cover letter, and relevant qualification. Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand to be considered for this position.

Applications close on 21 June 2026. Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, and suitable candidates may be contacted prior to the closing date.

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). If you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

Requires advanced knowledge of work area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience. May have practical knowledge of project
management. Practical to substantial knowledge of RTX projects, programs or systems with the ability to make enhancements and leverage in daily work.

Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience

Engineering/Other Technical Positions: Typically requires a degree in Science,Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  

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