Employment Relations Specialist

Are you a highly skilled ER practitioner who is knowledgeable, resilient and has a high EQ to successfully manage relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders? This is an excellent opportunity to work in a complex, flexible and professional environment with New Zealand’s leading University.

Job Description

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We have an exciting opening for an Employment Relations Specialist to join our team. You will work with our Employment Relations Manager within the supportive and well respected HR Advisory / Ranga Pūmanawa Tangata team, who provide a professional partnership with academic faculties and service divisions to enable the University to deliver on its people and culture priorities.

We are family-friendly, flexible and encourage a balance of on campus and remote working. You will be supported by a wider team of specialist HR colleagues.

Reporting to the Employment Relations Manager you will advance the University’s ER strategy in support of the University’s vision and strategic plan, Taumata Teitei . With a collaborative and engaging working style, you will engage with unions and oversee a variety of employment relations issues. Success will be measured through your ability to effectively coach and support HR colleagues and University leaders with complex employment relations issues to mitigate risk and achieve results. You will provide expertise across all areas of employment relations and work proactively to continuously improve employment relations processes and practice.

Qualifications

Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor of Laws (LLB), have sound knowledge of relevant employment legislation and experience of working effectively with HR, leaders, unions and staff on issues affecting a large complex organisation.

Strong stakeholder management and analytical thinking skills, along with a keen eye for detail are key requirements of the job. You will also have experience supporting problem-solving processes, including mediation and settlement negotiations.

Additional Information

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

We offer you more than just a job. We provide you the opportunity to be part of a dynamic, world class educational institution.

We are proud of providing an environment that enables your natural abilities and rewards hard work. We provide benefits and support throughout your career that allow you to develop and grow.

We are committed to providing a supportive working environment through:

• A 37.5 hour work week with hybrid working.
• The option to have your  superannuation matched at 6.75% via our two pension schemes.
• A competitive salary with  five weeks annual leave . With the option to buy and sell additional leave.
• Flexible employment practices . Including partial working from home and adaptive working hours.
• A generous  parental leave  policy.
• An established  internal mobility programme (Internal First) which offers our staff real options to change their career and try out new ways of working.

In addition, we offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, on site childcare options, leisure and recreation facilities, and a number of other discounted products and services. For more information, please visit  Staff Benefits .

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Please reach out to Melissa Free for a confidential conversation.  Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email.

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of the 1st May 2024. Please include your cover letter and/or CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

Equity

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The University is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment where everyone can thrive. For further information see Te Ara Tautika | the Equity Policy and visit