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People eXperience Business Partner (Human Resources)

Trimble


Job Location:

Christchurch - New Zealand

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 22 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 19 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Were looking for an experienced People Experience (HR) Business Partner (12 month Fixed Term Parental Leave Cover) to join Trimble in Christchurch!

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

About Us

Trimble is a global technology company that connects the physical and digital worlds transforming the ways work gets done. With relentless innovation in precise positioning modeling and data analytics Trimble enables essential industries including construction geospatial and transportation. Whether its helping customers build and maintain infrastructure design and construct buildings optimize global supply chains or map the world Trimble is at the forefront driving productivity and progress. For more information about Trimble (Nasdaq:TRMB) visit: .

Trimble Field Systems develops hardware software and services that connect the site to the office for key industries around the world including civil construction surveying mapping automotive marine utilities and more. Leveraging decades of expertise and a commitment to driving innovative breakthroughs we offer solutions that drive digital transformation across your field operations.

What Makes This Role Great

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 Youll Love Working With Us

At Trimble were not just a company that does goodwe are a team dedicated to making a tangible positive Real-World Impact. We build innovative solutions designed to solve the worlds most critical challenges. From construction sites to transportation hubs our work tangibly improves how people live build move and grow.

  • Youll work on projects that truly matter: Our purpose-driven culture means youll 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. Were 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. Youll find an entrepreneurial spirit where success is often self-authored empowering proactive doers.

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How to Apply: Please submit an online application for this position by clicking on the Apply Now button located in this posting.

Join a Values-Driven Team: Belong Grow Innovate.

At Trimble our core values of Belong Grow and Innovate arent just wordstheyre the foundation of our culture. We foster an environment where you are seen heard and valued (Belong); where you have an opportunity to build a career and drive our collective growth (Grow); and where your innovative ideas shape the future (Innovate). We believe in empowering local teams to create impactful strategies ensuring our global vision resonates with every individual. Become part of a team where your contributions truly matter.

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