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Senior Advisor (Employment Relations)

Wellington, Greater WellingtonFull-time$118k2026-10-06 → 2026-10-19

Core

Provide expert employment relations advice, strategy, and guidance to support leaders through complex ER matters, influence policy, and foster union relationships.

Role type

Senior IC employment relations advisor

Builds

Collective bargaining outcomes and constructive union relationships

Domain

Human Resources / Employment Law

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Employment relations strategy, collective bargaining, complex investigations, disciplinary processes, grievance management, performance management, New Zealand employment legislation, Te Tiriti o Waitangi application

Preferred skills

Stakeholder management, negotiation, analytical problem-solving

Responsibilities

Lead complex employment relations and performance matters; Shape ER strategy and collective bargaining; Build trusted relationships with senior leaders and unions

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC