Employment Law Specialist, Te Waipounamu

1 month ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Take your expertise in employment law to the next level with this exciting opportunity at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora.

About Us

We are committed to delivering excellent healthcare services to the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. Our Equity Work Programme focuses on promoting equity in health outcomes and cultural change within the health system.

The Role

This is a rare chance to practice in-house employment law and work within a supportive team environment. You will provide employment law support across various issues faced by Health NZ, primarily focusing on the Te Waipounamu region as the central point of contact for employment & industrial law issues.

You will have the opportunity to contribute to national programmes of work, engage in diverse employment law matters, and represent Health New Zealand in mediations and the Employment Relations Authority or Employment Court.

What We Offer

A competitive salary range of $120,000 - $180,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus additional benefits such as professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Your Qualifications

We are looking for an experienced employment law specialist with 7+ years of PQE, providing critical thinking and sound judgement to develop options, provide advice, and translate it into meaningful solutions. You should have experience representing clients in mediations, the Employment Relations Authority, and Employment Court.

As a dedicated employee of Health New Zealand, you will be expected to demonstrate competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori, or commit to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.


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