About The Role
You’ll join a small, supportive, and nimble HR team that works closely together, enjoys a laugh, and values getting things done. The role includes:
- Partnering with leaders on day-to-day HR matters
- Coaching through performance, conduct and people conversations
- Supporting the rollout of leadership and development initiatives
- Playing a key role in delivering LeaderBrand’s Performance & Development (P&D) framework — embedding it into how leaders manage, develop and grow their teams
- Helping improve systems, processes and how HR operates
This is a delivery-focused role where your ability to build trust, keep things practical, and follow through will matter.
About You
- Solid HR generalist experience in a practical environment.
- Confidence working alongside frontline leaders.
- Strong understanding of NZ employment relations.
- A down-to-earth, solutions-focused approach.
- Someone who enjoys rolling their sleeves up and getting involved.
Experience in horticulture, manufacturing or similar operational environments would be a bonus, but not essential.
About LeaderBrand
At LeaderBrand, we’re passionate about evolving fresh food for a healthier world. As a proud family-owned business, our goal is to be New Zealand’s most innovative and consistent fresh food producer. We farm across three key growing regions, process and pack in state-of-the-art post-harvest facilities, and are supported by a nationwide sales team delivering fresh produce to every corner of Aotearoa. Our 400+ people are central to our success. We’re always on the lookout for new talent with energy, passion, and a drive to learn – people excited to help shape the future of fresh food.
Gisborne is the heart of our business and the place where LeaderBrand was founded more than 50 years ago. Over that time, LeaderBrand has become integral to the story of our community, with the next generations of those who started with us returning to shape the future alongside us. We also have farms in Pukekohe and Chertsey.
We have a strong vision for the future of our business, our people, and our industry. We’re constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Our continuous improvement mindset grounds us as one of New Zealand’s leading horticultural businesses. We seek, harness, and develop the best people, technology, land, and machinery to shape the future of food.
