HR Manager, New Zealand in Christchurch

Lineage is the world's largest temperature-controlled industrial REIT and logistics solutions provider, with a global network of over 400 facilities, spanning 25 countries across North & South America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Working at Lineage is not just a job - it's an opportunity to innovate and put your mark on how food moves from the farm to dinner tables around the world. As a member of the Lineage team, you are a critical link in the food supply chain. The Asia-Pacific region currently includes Australia, New Zealand, Vietnam, Sri Lanka and Singapore employing nearly 2,500 team members.

At Lineage, our people are at the heart of everything we do — and safety is our number one value. We’re excited to invite applications for the role of HR Manager, New Zealand, a senior people leadership role supporting our leaders and team members across 7 regions throughout both the North and South Islands. As Lineage continues to grow and evolve in New Zealand, this role will play a critical part in shaping an engaged, safe, high-performing and future-ready workforce. Reporting into the Vice President Human Resources for Asia Pacific based in Australia, you’ll work closely with senior leaders across the business to deliver impactful people strategies in a geographically dispersed, operational environment. This is a hands-on, visible role that requires regular travel and strong stakeholder engagement to drive consistency, connection and impact across our network.

Key Focus Areas

• Lead the delivery of Lineage’s people and culture strategy across New Zealand, aligned to global and APAC priorities.
• Champion Safety as our #1 value, embedding it into leadership behaviours, people processes, training and engagement initiatives.
• Partner with senior leaders to strengthen leadership capability, workforce planning, organisational design and talent development.
• Actively support the development of Lineage as an awesome place to work through people-focused initiatives that enhance team member engagement, learning and performance.
• Guide and develop a small, capable HR team, fostering collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Ensure consistent, high-quality HR operations and people practices across a widely dispersed, multi-site environment.
• Act as a trusted advisor to leaders, influencing outcomes through strong relationships and practical, commercially grounded HR solutions.

About You

• Proven HR leadership experience in fast-paced, complex, multi-site operational environments.
• Relevant qualifications in HR, Business or Commerce.
• Strong capability in culture, engagement, leadership development and change.
• Excellent understanding of NZ employment law and experience in negotiation collective agreements with different unions.
• Comfortable working with and influencing senior stakeholders to achieve meaningful outcomes.
• A people-first leader who is visible, pragmatic and passionate about safety and team member experience.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel regularly across New Zealand to stay connected to sites and teams.
• A commitment to living the Lineage Difference — safety first mindset, leading with trust, respect, innovation, bold thinking, servant leadership and excellence.

The Opportunity

This is a unique opportunity to have real impact at scale — shaping how Lineage supports, develops and engages its people across New Zealand. You’ll be empowered to influence leaders, strengthen culture and help create safer, better workplaces where our people can do their best work.

Our Purpose: Transform the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world.

Our Vision: To be the world’s most dynamic temperature-controlled logistics company.

Our Values: Safe | Trust | Respect | Innovation | Bold | Servant Leadership.

Lineage is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace and encourages applications from all backgrounds.

Application Process and Timeline

Applications are open until Friday 16th January 2026. However, we’ll commence shortlisting from Monday 5th January 2026.

Lineage is more than just a cold storage logistics business. We’re focused on being a vibrant, innovative and progressive employer where all our teams work safely, harmoniously and efficiently toward a common purpose - transforming the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world. Lineage is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic work environment and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Retail discounts as some of New Zealand’s largest retailers (via the Boost Scheme).
• 8 hours of paid volunteer time to contribute in the community.
• An employee assistance programme.

At Lineage, we have a shared purpose: We are transforming the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world. Our shared purpose drives everything we do in all parts of our organization, from the warehouse floor to the corner office. The work we do is noble, and our team members are passionate about the impact they make every day. At Lineage Logistics, helping to feed the world is more than a job – it’s a purpose we live every day. Lineage is one of the world’s leading temperature-controlled logistics companies. Driven by our core values, we’re reimagining the global food supply chain. Lineage helps customers ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small family-owned businesses increase the efficiency and protect the integrity of their temperature-controlled supply chain. In recognition of the company’s leading innovations, Lineage was recognized as the No 1. Data Science company on Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies in 2019, in addition to ranking 23rd overall in an evaluation of thousands of companies worldwide. As part of the Lineage family, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career as we continually expand, using technology and award-winning innovations, to meet the needs of customers around the world.