Employee Relations Advisor

Job details

Job type

Permanent

Full-time

Location

Wellington City, Wellington

Full job description

Ko wai mātou? | Who are we?

Access Community Health l Uru Ātea stands as a leading provider of home-based healthcare and support in New Zealand. We are a 4,000 person-strong team in an organisation which has been at the forefront of community health since the 1+20s. Our nurses and Kaiāwhina | Support Workers provide services to more than 40,000 people. And we listen to each one of them, because we genuinely care. 'A better day, every day'

He kōrero whakamārama mō tēnei tūranga | About the role

Based in our National Office in Lower Hutt, this role is diverse and dynamic, ensuring no two days are the same. You'll be a valued team member, making a meaningful impact on our national workforce.

You will provide quality ER advice, guidance, and support to our people leaders across all business sectors, collaborating closely with two other ER Advisors.

In this role, you'll deepen your expertise in various specialist functions, from managing ER processes and disciplinaries to union engagement and bargaining.

You'll be recognized for your ability to build trusted relationships with diverse stakeholders, your discretion and judgment, and your positive coaching and development skills

Key Responsibilities include;

ER Advice: Provide accurate advice on ER/HR issues, manage performance and disciplinary processes, develop ER policies, grievances and mediation.

Secretariat for Union Engagement: Support union engagement, manage administrative systems, and provide bargaining support.

Projects: provide trusted advice, direction and support for key business projects aimed at supporting and enabling the organisation e.g. Diversity, Equity Inclusion and Belonging (DEI & B).

Policy Development and Guidance: Update policies, develop process maps and best practice guides in alignment with current laws and legislative changes.

Ngā tohungatanga mō tēnei tūranga | About you

You will have;

2-3 years+ experience in ER or Employment Law

a sound understanding of NZ employment legislation and best practice employment practice

experience with the provision of high-quality secretariat coordination and support

experience with drafting advice, legal submissions, development of policy, and project reporting

exceptional organisational and written communication skills

an ability to work collaboratively and independently

He aha tatou i whiriwhiri ai | Why Choose Us

If you are passionate about employee relations, committed to fostering a culturally responsive and equitable workplace, we would love to hear from you.

We offer;

a positive, inclusive, and productive working environment where you will be supported to grow

access to learning and professional development opportunities

strong value based and supportive culture - we care about the work we do

we embrace diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - reflecting the many communities we serve

we collaborate on every level, and we help each other build skills in doing the right thing

Access Community Health l Uru Ātea has a mission to create a better day, every day for thousands of people throughout Aotearoa to live independently in their own homes and communities. Access l Uru Ātea is more than just our name, Uru Ātea means "to enter space" and is our promise to deliver services in our client's space, wherever that may be.

Job Details

Reference #

6400

Posted on

24 Jun 2025

Closes on

04 Aug 2025 0+:00

Location(s)

Wellington, Wellington Central, Hutt Valley, Porirua & Kapiti Coast, Rest of Wellington Region

Expertise

Advisory , National Office , Finance , IT , Commercial , Human Resources

Job level(s)

Experienced

Work type(s)

Permanent full-time

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