Business Partner - People & Performance (Fixed Term)

Working with the AA | Me mahi tahi tatou ki AA

For over 120 years the AA have been helping Kiwis on their adventures! Today, we're one of New Zealand's most respected and trusted brands. From our humble beginnings as a motoring enthusiast's club, the New Zealand AA (Automobile Association) has grown into a large, dynamic organisation offering many services and products to more than a million Members.  

And now, we’re building the organisation of the future – more connected, modern, and purpose-driven. We are a business in transformation, with opportunities to work cross-functionally, grow new skills, and make a meaningful impact. We’re investing in our people, platforms, and ways of working to stay ahead of what our Members and customers need.

As we continue our growth journey, now we an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and experienced People & Performance Business Partner to join our team on a 12 month fixed term contract, to play a pivotal role in connecting our People strategy with business objectives, making a real impact on our organisation and people’s success.

What You'll Be Doing | Mō te Tūranga

You’ll partner closely with our enablement leadership teams to understand their goals and challenges, providing expert guidance to help them lead effectively. You will also act as a trusted coach and sounding board, supporting leaders to grow their capability and confidence, challenging constructively to ensure people decisions are aligned with our values and organisational goals.

In your role you’ll work alongside other amazing people in our People & Transformation team to create innovative people initiatives that are practical, impactful, and future-focused. In doing so your work will help foster a workplace where people feel supported, valued, and empowered to thrive.

About You | Mōu

You’re someone who thrives on connection and is curious, empathetic, and always ready to lend your expertise. With a solid background as a strategic partner, you know how to turn complex challenges into practical, people-first solutions. You’re organised, adaptable, and comfortable juggling priorities, but it’s your collaborative spirit and ability to build trust that really set you apart. Whether supporting individuals or partnering across teams, you bring sound judgement, a hands-on approach, and a genuine desire to help others succeed.

What We Offer | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

• Free AA Membership for you and your whānau
• A day off for your birthday
• Hybrid working arrangement 
• Training available / career development 

Here, we offer a lot more than roadside assistance. We're constantly evolving and advancing into new businesses, offering new challenges and a range of opportunities.

If you're energised by the idea of driving performance through people and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we’d love to connect with you.

Our teams celebrate diversity and believe that everyone should be able to bring their true selves to work every day.  We want you to feel comfortable to be your authentic self throughout the recruitment process, please feel free to let us know if there is anything you need to allow you to participate equitably.

Our recruitment process is people-led and relationship-focused—we do not use AI to screen or assess applications. Every application is reviewed by a real person, because we value potential, individuality, and the human stories behind each candidate.

We are aware that there will be candidates who are interested in the role but may only feel comfortable to apply if they have ticked all the boxes. We want you to know that if you feel like you don't meet all the requirements, please still get in touch.  We'd love to korero to see if you might be a great fit for the role.