Head of People & Culture

Not all people leadership roles are created equal. If you're energised by growth, commercial decision-making and building high-performing teams in a business that's constantly evolving, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

At Wolfbrook, growth is not a strategy document, it's what we do all day, every day.

As our Head of People & Culture, you'll lead the people strategy across a diverse group of businesses across New Zealand spanning property development, construction, property management, finance, sales and corporate functions. You'll be a key member of the leadership team, helping ensure our people capability keeps pace with the scale and ambition of the business.

This is not a role for someone who relies on process for process' sake. We're looking for a commercially astute leader who understands how to balance people, performance and practicality in a fast-moving environment where priorities evolve and decisions need to be made - today.

If this sounds like you - we want to hear from you. Call Jay on 027 299 3912 or email [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

About Wolfbrook

Wolfbrook is a diversified group of high-growth companies operating across New Zealand encompassing property development, capital & finance and entrepreneurial ventures. The group of companies include (but is not limited to):

• Wolfbrook – Residential, Capital, Property Management
• Fortress – Finance, Capital, Mortgages
• Property & Construction – Collab, Discount Drainage, Prime Kitchens, Property & Grounds, South Island Interiors

This is a fast-paced, high-impact environment where no two days are the same. You will be responsible for:

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute the Group-wide people strategy aligned to business objectives.
• Partner with senior leaders as a trusted advisor on organisational growth, workforce planning and change.
• Drive initiatives that strengthen capability, culture and performance across the Group.

People & Culture

• Champion and embed Wolfbrook's values across the organisation.
• Build leadership capability through coaching, mentoring and development programmes.
• Design and implement management training initiatives focused on leadership, performance and wellbeing.
• Lead employee engagement and internal communication initiatives.

Health & Safety

• Provide strategic oversight of health and safety across both corporate environments and active construction sites, ensuring a strong culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Partner with operational leaders to strengthen safety systems, contractor management, incident investigation processes and risk management practices across all business units.
• Drive initiatives that promote employee wellbeing, safe work practices and compliance with legislative requirements, while supporting a proactive and practical approach to workplace safety.

Talent & Development

• Oversee workforce and recruitment strategies across multiple business units and disciplines.
• Lead onboarding, performance management, succession planning and learning initiatives.

Operational Excellence

• Ensure compliance with New Zealand employment legislation and health and safety requirements.
• Strengthen HR systems, policies, reporting and people processes.
• Identify and implement technology solutions that enhance the employee experience and business capability.
• Oversee remuneration, benefits and performance frameworks.
• Lead complex employment relations matters, investigations and conflict resolution when required.

HR Leadership

• Lead and develop a growing HR team.
• Support the establishment of new teams, offices and organisational capability as the business continues to expand.

What you'll bring

• Proven success in a senior HR leadership role within a high-growth, fast-paced organisation.
• Strong knowledge of New Zealand employment law and HR best practice.
• Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills.
• Commercial judgement and the ability to balance ideal HR outcomes with operational realities.
• The credibility to influence senior stakeholders and earn trust through practical results.
• Resilience, adaptability and the ability to remain composed under pressure.
• A genuine sense of humour and enjoyment of working with people.

If you're an experienced HR leader who thrives in a dynamic commercial environment and wants to make a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you.

If this sounds like you - we want to hear from you. Call Jay on 027 299 3912 or email [email protected] for a confidential discussion.