Workplace Relations Specialist

About the role

You will sit at the centre of our workplace relations function, partnering with leaders, the ER team and union representatives to navigate complex employment matters. The role involves national union engagement, risk management and supporting leaders through challenging people issues.

Key responsibilities

• Support and coordinate union‑involved workplace, employment and agreement matters.
• Represent the organisation in union meetings, forums and issue‑related discussions.
• Contribute to collective bargaining preparation, negotiations, drafting and implementation.
• Coach leaders on workplace conversations, union interactions and employer obligations.
• Support ER change initiatives, consultation and organisation‑wide engagement activities.
• Identify risks, trends and opportunities to strengthen workplace relations.

Required profile

• Confident workplace or employment relations practitioner, advocate or legal advisor.
• Comfortable representing organisational interests, communicating clearly with stakeholders and negotiating constructively.
• Strong employment‑relations or legal knowledge, sound judgement and a practical approach to early issue resolution.

Required skills

What we offer

• Free onsite secure parking at Auckland sites.
• Access to discounted health‑insurance plans.
• Permanent employment with a supportive, people‑focused culture.