Senior Advisor Employment Relationsat NZ Ministry of Justice99,208 - 135,539
NZ Ministry of Justice Wellington
Help shape the future of employment relations at the Ministry of Justice. Join a small team driving strategy and making a real impact for our people. Te Haeata/The Opportunity Our kaimahi are at the centre of everything we do. The People Experience team is dedicated to helping build a ministry where all our people can thrive.
This is your chance to be part of a high-performing team and advance your career in employment relations. As a Senior Employment Relations Advisor, you will: Tackle complex issues and engage in collective bargaining. Collaborate closely with the wider People Experience team to provide proactive, timely, and high-quality advice on employment relations matters.
Support the development of policies, procedures, and frameworks. Work on a range of ER-related projects and initiatives. Work collaboratively with our union partners on issues of mutual interest. Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience To be successful in this role, you will have: an excellent knowledge and understanding of current employment relations and human resource practice and relevant employment legislation and case law in Aotearoa New Zealand.
proven ability in providing advice and support on complex ER issues, including disciplinary action, change management, and performance management. experience leading projects and delivering on deadlines. experience with conflict resolution, influencing, negotiating, including mediation, settlements, etc.
experience of collective bargaining. demonstrated commitment to and respect for Te Tiriti o Waitangi as it applies in the public sector and the ability to incorporate this into your work. an understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural issues and concerns, in particular, knowledge of tikanga Māori.
strong written and critical thinking abilities. a background in a large, complex, unionised organisation is advantageous. Mō mātou/About us At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of Aotearoa, New Zealand.
The purpose of our People Experience team is to help the Ministry's people to have a great experience at work. This begins before they start with us and goes right though until they leave us. We build and operate the people-related practices that form the experience of the people who work here, in the areas of organisational development, learning, employment relations and human resources.
We also advise and support our leaders and employees as they do their jobs day-to-day. We're a group of committed specialists who want to make a difference. Joining Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions.
Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's great about working here We offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be. These include: 4.4 weeks holiday leave flexible work hours where possible an online professional development portal access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks See our full range of benefits here.
With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career. Utu ā-tau/Salary The salary range for this position runs from $99,208 to $135,539. Tono mai/Apply To apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website.
You can view a detailed position description here, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter. Applications close on Sunday 1 February 2026; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date.
This is your chance to be part of a high-performing team and advance your career in employment relations. As a Senior Employment Relations Advisor, you will: Tackle complex issues and engage in collective bargaining. Collaborate closely with the wider People Experience team to provide proactive, timely, and high-quality advice on employment relations matters.
Support the development of policies, procedures, and frameworks. Work on a range of ER-related projects and initiatives. Work collaboratively with our union partners on issues of mutual interest. Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience To be successful in this role, you will have: an excellent knowledge and understanding of current employment relations and human resource practice and relevant employment legislation and case law in Aotearoa New Zealand.
proven ability in providing advice and support on complex ER issues, including disciplinary action, change management, and performance management. experience leading projects and delivering on deadlines. experience with conflict resolution, influencing, negotiating, including mediation, settlements, etc.
experience of collective bargaining. demonstrated commitment to and respect for Te Tiriti o Waitangi as it applies in the public sector and the ability to incorporate this into your work. an understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural issues and concerns, in particular, knowledge of tikanga Māori.
strong written and critical thinking abilities. a background in a large, complex, unionised organisation is advantageous. Mō mātou/About us At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of Aotearoa, New Zealand.
The purpose of our People Experience team is to help the Ministry's people to have a great experience at work. This begins before they start with us and goes right though until they leave us. We build and operate the people-related practices that form the experience of the people who work here, in the areas of organisational development, learning, employment relations and human resources.
We also advise and support our leaders and employees as they do their jobs day-to-day. We're a group of committed specialists who want to make a difference. Joining Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions.
Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's great about working here We offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be. These include: 4.4 weeks holiday leave flexible work hours where possible an online professional development portal access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks See our full range of benefits here.
With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career. Utu ā-tau/Salary The salary range for this position runs from $99,208 to $135,539. Tono mai/Apply To apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website.
You can view a detailed position description here, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter. Applications close on Sunday 1 February 2026; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date.
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