Employment Relations Consultant

About the role

Join Auckland Council as an Employment Relations Consultant, providing expert advice and support to people leaders and employees across the organisation. Reporting to the ER Manager, you will influence strategic decisions while handling day‑to‑day employment relations matters.

Key responsibilities

• Provide clear, pragmatic advice on disciplinary action, conflict management, investigations, performance issues and restructures.
• Inform people leaders and stakeholders of solution options and associated risks.
• Gather information and evidence, coordinate with stakeholders, and maintain accurate case records.
• Actively manage open cases to timely resolution.
• Coach and develop people leaders’ capability in ER processes.

Required profile

• Relevant tertiary qualification (e.g., Law, HR, Employment Relations).
• Solid experience in employment relations within a complex environment, handling sensitive matters.
• Proven ability to lead investigations, disciplinary processes and complex case management.
• Strong judgement, pragmatic approach and excellent written and verbal communication.
• Resilient, adaptable and solutions‑focused with the ability to balance competing priorities.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to deepen employment relations expertise in a large, complex organisation.
• Collaborative team environment with strategic influence.