Ventia
Leading essential infrastructure services provider operating, maintaining and managing critical public and private assets.
7 hours ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Waitematā, Auckland, New Zealand
Hybrid
Company Size
35,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
Description
strategic reporting
leadership collaboration
talent development
succession planning
enterprise initiatives
hr governance
The role reports to the P&C General Manager for Transport ANZ and works closely with the operational General Manager, National Operations Manager, and Project Directors/Branch Managers. As a member of the Transport NZ senior leadership team, you will collaborate with finance, SHEQ, business development, bids, and commercial managers. Innovation and autonomy are encouraged, with support from the P&C GM as needed, while balancing HR best practice with Ventia’s enterprise goals and the commercial impact of decisions. You will also drive enterprise‑wide initiatives, focusing on talent through succession planning, development plans, internal mobility, and traineeship/apprenticeship programmes.
Requirements
hrbp
stakeholder management
employment law
unionised
leadership development
strategic coaching
This position is ideal for an experienced Human Resources Business Partner or Senior People and Culture Advisor who advises senior leaders. Strong relationship‑building skills are essential for coaching and mentoring managers on strategic P&C operations, and experience in planning, capability, and leadership development will help you implement the people strategy across Transport. You will act in various capacities—leader, doer, strategist, investigator, presenter, mentor, or consultant—depending on the situation. While infrastructure industry experience is helpful, similar experience in construction, industrial, or other complex, geographically dispersed field‑based environments is also valuable.
- Experience representing the HR/P&C function on a leadership team
- Understanding of implementing HR best practice in an operational environment with strong commercial focus
- Demonstrated relationship building and senior stakeholder management skills
- Strong understanding of NZ employment law and experience in a unionised environment
Benefits
Training + Development
Interview process
Visa Sponsorship
Security clearance
Overview
2021 Listing
Stock Market Milestone
The company was listed on both ASX and NZX in November 2021.
5Billion AUD Revenue
Annual Financial Performance
Generates over AUD 5 billion in annual revenue with strong profitability.
2020 Acquisition
Business Expansion
Acquired Broadspectrum (formerly Transfield Services) in 2020.
400 Sites Operated
Infrastructure Network
Operates over 400 sites across Australia and New Zealand.
- Fused decades of engineering and service expertise into a single powerhouse.
- Delivers end-to-end infrastructure services—from design and maintenance to decommissioning.
- Typical projects include keeping hospitals, schools, and transport systems running, as well as building telecommunications networks and remediating contaminated land.
- Specializes in defence, telecoms, transport, water and utilities, environmental works, and social infrastructure across public and private sectors.
- Ensures 24/7 functionality of traffic, power, networks, and critical facilities.
Culture + Values
- We put the safety and health of our people, our clients and our communities above all else.
- Redefining Service Excellence through client focus, innovation and commitment to sustainability.
- We seek to improve every day to deliver successful outcomes.
- We simplify complexity, provide clarity and develop logical solutions.
- We value strength and dependability, creativity and sustainable impact.
Environment + Sustainability
1.5 °C Limit
Paris Agreement Target
Committed to limiting global temperature rise to 1.5 °C as per the Paris Agreement and UN SDG 13.
Halve Emissions by 2030
Science Based Targets Initiative
Aims to reduce global emissions by 50% by 2030 through the Science Based Targets initiative.
- Signatory to SBTi
- Net-zero target aligned with SBTi and Business Ambition
- Pathway to net-zero with progress in GHG and energy data
- Strategy focused on environment, social, and governance
Inclusion & Diversity
Over 20 Countries
Global Representation
Western Roads Upgrade team includes representatives from over 20 countries, showcasing global diversity in the workforce.
- Workforce reflects diversity in background, age, gender, skills, experience and thought.
- Zero‑tolerance approach to bullying, violence, discrimination and harassment.
- Sustainability Council progressing workplace gender equality and equal rewards, resources and opportunities regardless of gender.
- Independent Indigenous Advisory Board and Reconciliation Action Plan supporting Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Māori employment.
- Cultural‑diversity activities (Harmony Week, Culture Club, food tastings) embedded year‑round.