Employment and Industrial Relations Specialist

4 days ago

New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Flexibility, supportive team and opportunity to learn
- Wellington based preferred (will consider other NZ locations)
- permanent role

Provide proactive specialist advice and effective and professional ER Advisory service to the organisation

Mō mātou | About us
Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do. In our work, we aim to demonstrate these values:

- We put Tamariki first
- We believe Aroha is vital
- We respect the Mana of people
- We are Tika and Pono
- We value Whakapapa
- We recognise that Oranga is a journey

We are committed to ensuring that New Zealand is the best place in the world to be a child. We are also committed to ensuring Oranga Tamariki partners with hapū, iwi and Māori organisations to find appropriate solutions for tamariki in need.

Mō te tūnga | About the role
The Employment and Industrial Relations (E&IR) Specialist will hold a specialist portfolio in either the Employment Relations (ER) or Industrial Relations (IR) area, but will work across all portfolios as required.
The Industrial Relations Portfolio Holder will lead the development and implementation of the Industrial Relations strategy that Oranga Tamariki has, including the bargaining strategies and the management of collective bargaining with the unions in accordance with relevant legislation.
The Employment Relations portfolio holder will provide proactive specialist advice, including legal advice where the holder is a qualified lawyer, and effective and professional ER Advisory service to the organisation. A key deliverable is to strengthen and improve the employment relations capability in Oranga Tamariki. This role will be managing a range of complex ER cases. In addition the E&IR Specialist will provide support, advice and coaching to the HR Advisory team in relation to their ER caseloads.
As part of the ER service and, in collaboration with Senior Employment Relations Advisors, the ER portfolio holder will conduct internal mediations and investigations and work to lift the skills of the HR Advisory team and people managers in these areas.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

**Some key requirements of the role include but not limited to**:

- A relevant tertiary/post graduate qualification (or equivalent) is desirable
- Proven experience contributing to and advocating for contemporary HR in general, and employment relations in particular, at all levels within an organisation
- Willingness to travel within New Zealand to fulfil the requirements of the role
- Demonstrates the ability to remain calm, and exercise sound judgement when under extreme pressure, using approaches that are appropriate for the situation
- Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples' culture

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you
Oranga Tamariki offer an impartial remuneration package, that offers progression annually for experience through tenure. We offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. We offer significant training and professional development so that you can thrive and grow.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

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