Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Help uplift the skills of our HR team and people managers
- Wellington based only
- permanent fulltime role
If you're passionate about creating a supportive and motivating workplace culture and are ready to make a significant impact, we invite you to apply for this rewarding role!
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
Are you ready to make a real impact in our organization? We're on the lookout for a dynamic Employee Relations Advisor to elevate our people strategy and enhance our workplace culture!
In this role you will sound professional Employee Relations advice to our people leaders. Manage your own cases with the support of excellent team and work closely with skilled Senior ER Advisors to support complex ER cases, while ensuring compliance with HR policies and legal requirements and helping leaders navigate HR risks. You will be in a supportive learning environment, growing your knowledge and confidence in employment relations. Part of this role will involve contributing to the evolution of our employment practices, policies, and procedures. Develop resources and tools to standardize ER practices across the business.
If you're passionate about improving workplace relations and empowering leaders, we want to hear from you!
Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring
Be a key player in fostering a positive workplace environment. Stay ahead of the curve with ongoing updates on employment legislation. Collaborate on exciting People and High-Performance projects.
Some key requirements of the role include:
- Able to assess and identify problems efficiently and working with others to develop solutions
- Detailed knowledge of current NZ employment law and HR practices
- Excellent stakeholder focus you will delight in anticipating and meeting customer and Business Partner needs and be a superb relationship manage
- A good eye for detail - it's not often you get it wrong
- 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. Annual remuneration for this position starts between $77,586 and $86,082 dependant on experience. 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. We welcome diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. This is your opportunity to apply your skills and experience to the wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi.
To see all the benefits of working for Oranga Tamariki, please visit https://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/working-with-us/employee-benefits/
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply
Apply online with your CV and Covering Letter. If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already, please ensure you apply with a log in using your Oranga Tamariki email address.
If you have any questions about role, please contact Info_recruit@ot.govt.nz
Hurry as applications for this role close at midnight on Sunday, 24th November 2024
However, we will be reviewing applications and inviting candidates to interview prior to this date, so apply now!
If you are interested in any of our vacancies, please ensure that you make yourself familiar with our code of conduct as it sets out our expectations for our kaimahi and requires you to present at work free from the influences of both drugs and alcohol.