The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and 65th in the QS World University Rankings 2024. Employing over 9,000 staff supporting over 46,000 students, we are one of NZ’s largest and most diverse employers. The University is a comprehensive research-intensive institution with 8 academic faculties and 11 service divisions, creating an evolving and dynamic organisational culture that values excellence, respect and commitment to service.
This is an excellent opportunity to work in a complex, flexible and professional environment with New Zealand’s leading University.
Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
We are seeking a highly skilled ER practitioner/Legal Counsel who is knowledgeable, resilient and has a high EQ to successfully manage relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
You will work with our Legal Counsel / Employment Relations Manager within the supportive and well respected HR Advisory / Ranga Pūmanawa Tangata team, who provide a professional partnership with academic faculties and service divisions to enable the University to deliver on its people and culture priorities.
We are family-friendly, flexible and encourage a balance of on campus and remote working. You will be supported by a wider team of specialist HR colleagues. This role offers a huge amount of variety and success will be measured through your ability to effectively coach and support HR colleagues and University leaders with complex employment relations issues to mitigate risk and achieve results. You will provide expertise across all areas of employment relations and work proactively to continuously improve employment relations processes and practice.
For more information please see Position Description.
He kōrero mōu | About you
The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor of Laws (LLB), have sound knowledge of relevant employment legislation and experience of working effectively with HR, leaders, unions and staff on issues affecting a large complex organisation.
Strong stakeholder management and analytical thinking skills, along with a keen eye for detail are key requirements of the job. You will also have experience supporting problem-solving processes, including mediation and settlement negotiations.
We are very open to considering candidates currently in practice and looking to move in-house.
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer
We offer you more than just a job. We provide you the opportunity to be part of a dynamic, world class educational institution.
We are proud of providing an environment that enables your natural abilities and rewards hard work. We provide benefits and support throughout your career that allow you to develop and grow.
We are committed to providing a supportive working environment through:
- A 37.5 hour work week with hybrid working.
- The option to have your superannuation matched at 6.75% via our two pension schemes.
- A competitive salary with five weeks annual leave. With the option to buy and sell additional leave.
- Flexible employment practices. Including partial working from home and adaptive working hours.
- A generous parental leave policy.
- An established internal mobility programme (Internal First) which offers our staff real options to change their career and try out new ways of working.
In addition, we offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, on site childcare options, leisure and recreation facilities, and a number of other discounted products and services. For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.
