Employment Relations Consultant

5 months ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

About us
The Ministry of Social Development is a people-centred organisation. We're in communities across the motu, working with partners to help New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent.
We provide social policy and advice to government and assistance, including income, employment and housing support to people of all ages, families, whānau and communities.
As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner we are committed to supporting and enabling Māori, whānau, hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.
Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. We care about the wellbeing and success of our people and provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can thrive and be who they are.
ER Consultant
- Are you an Employment Relations expert looking to join an employment relations focused team?
- Maybe you're an Employment Lawyer looking for a new challenge?

We're keen to hear from professionals with strong employment relations / legal / HR backgrounds who are interested in working at our large and diverse Ministry.
About the role
We have a strong focus on people's wellbeing and work life balance. Our talented team consists of dedicated individuals located around the country who are supportive and encouraging of one another and come together regularly.
Although your role is relatively autonomous, you will have a support network in the wider team who understand the business and can provide you with their professional support and guidance.
Skills and experience
- An expert knowledge of employment legislation and processes
- Experience working constructively with stakeholders including lawyers, unions and the Mediation Service
- A systemic thinker, able to identify cause and effect
- A self-starter who is effective working independently as well as part of a team

NB: This position is based at our National Office in Wellington.
Position Description
**Salary range**: $120,870.00 - $150,416.00
How to apply
**Note**: Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key responsibilities listed in the position description.
**Closing date**: Sunday, 25 August 2024
Joining us
Joining MSD means being part of a whānau that celebrates the diversity each individual represents. We show manaaki, we care about the wellbeing and success of people and want everyone to thrive, and be who they are in a supportive and inclusive working environment. We work together to make a difference for communities while doing the right thing with integrity. We are a Treaty partner committed to strengthening relationships with Māori, Hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.
MSD has a COVID-19 vaccination policy that encourages, but does not require, employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and its variants, unless the role is identified as requiring vaccination at the time.



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