Added 5 March 2025

Senior ER | IR Advisor

About the Company:

Tribe is excited to present an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Senior Employment Relations Advisor. This pivotal role is based within a government department, and you would be joining a team that is dedicated to delivering high-quality employment relations strategies and policies.


About the Role:

In this Senior ER Advisor position, you will be instrumental in providing proactive and timely advice to the wider HR team, particularly in areas related to employment relations and union relationships. We are looking for someone who is well-versed in collective bargaining and developing policies and procedures while ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Offer expert and timely guidance on the application of collective agreements and employment relations issues.
  • Collaborate with the wider HR team to enhance the provision of engagement and support to leadership.
  • Develop comprehensive training materials for new or updated HR policies, ensuring the team is well-equipped with knowledge.
  • Stay abreast of legislative changes and proactively update ER resources to maintain relevance and efficacy.
  • Deliver regular training sessions to bolster understanding of employment relations across the HR team.
  • Utilise data and analytics to pre-emptively address employment relations concerns.
  • Foster strong, collaborative relationships with union representatives, facilitating constructive communications and negotiations.


About You:

To be successful in this role, you will possess a sound understanding of employment relations dynamics, particularly within unionised environments. This role will involve extensive collaboration with various stakeholders, including union partners so will have strong communication and relationship management skills.

Apply Now!

To find out more, please get in touch with Louise Pierce on louise@tribegroup.com for a confidential chat.

To apply for this vacancy, you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.

At the appropriate stage we will request your references, we ask that you do not include them on your CV when applying. 

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