Employment Relations Consultant

4 days ago

Manukau, Auckland, New Zealand Auckland Transport Full time
  • Shape the future of employment relations in Auckland's public sector by leading union engagement and supporting the CCO Reform programme
  • Empower leaders across AT with expert coaching and guidance on complex ER matters
  • Permanent opportunity, Viaduct Location

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

Reporting to the Legal Counsel - Employment Relations, this role plays a part in leading and governing industrial and employment relations for AT, ensuring they are legally compliant and align with our organisational goals and values, and enable the delivery of the people and performance strategy.

You will be an in-house subject matter expert for employment relations and will (together with the ER Lead) be responsible for growing this capability across the organisation and will play a key part in the management of our union relationship.

The role works collaboratively with the P&P team and other key stakeholders across AT to create an environment where our people and teams are empowered to deliver Easy Journeys for Tāmaki Makaurau. This is also an opportunity to contribute to Auckland's evolving public sector landscape, with the role playing a key part in supporting the organisation through the CCO Reform programme.

Ko koe tēnei | About you

As a trusted partner you'll need the ability to quickly engage and build effective relationships. Experienced in working in large and complex organisations with the focus of developing a high performing and inclusive culture. An inquisitive mind with a creative yet outcome focused approach to coaching and guiding leaders through ER related matters of varying complexity.

To be successful in this role you will need -

  • A tertiary qualification in law

  • A minimum of 4 years' experience PQE in an inhouse legal role providing employment relations advice or specialising in employment law at a law firm

  • Ideally hold an NZ Legal Practising certificate or the eligibility to hold one

  • Previous experience in providing coaching and advice to people leaders

  • The ability to understand business issues and demonstrate a business focus

  • The ability to build meaningful relationships with key stakeholders (internal and external)

Ko mātou tēnei | Our Organisation

At AT, we embrace inclusion and fully support building a diverse workplace where people come first and we feel safe, respected, valued and supported, inclusive of our differences. Our values are more than just words - they are integral to everything we do. Manaakitanga - We care, Tiakitanga - Safe with us, Whanaungatanga - We connect, Auahatanga - Better, bolder, together.

Our flexible working initiative empowers our people to work flexibly whilst meeting the needs of our customers, the organisation, and the individual.

In addition, we also offer:

  • Investment in your professional development and training

  • Opportunity for greater leadership and accountability

  • Modern CBD (Wynyard Quarter) waterfront-based office

  • Paid parental and partner leave

  • Study assistance

  • Health and Wellbeing benefits

  • Professional memberships

  • AT Connect groups such as Mana ka Māori, , and many more

  • 25% discount on public transport services across Auckland

Tono mai ināianei | Apply Now

Come join us in in shaping the future of transport in Auckland - apply today If this sounds like your ideal role, then we'd love to hear from you.

For further information or a confidential chat, please contact Rennie Sharma Applications close 2nd November 2025.

Ka tiaki mātou i te hunga katoa ka eke waka i Tāmaki Makaurau. We tiaki all those who use transport in Tāmaki Makaurau.

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