Principal Adviser Industrial Relations and Policy

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

📍 Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted March 01, 2026

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Job Description

 Principal Adviser Industrial Relations and Policy 
 Date: Feb 6 Location:  Wellington, NZ 
 Description: Lead MFAT’s Industrial Relations strategy, union relationships, and collective bargaining approach

Contribute to shaping HR policy and people practices for application across the global workforce

Permanent role, based in Wellington
About the role – Kōrero mō te tūranga
We’re seeking an experienced HR professional to lead MFAT’s Industrial Relations strategy and drive the development of clear, effective, and future‑focused HR policy. This role sits within the People Division and plays a key part in supporting a constructive union–employer environment across a complex and globally dispersed organisation.
In this role you will:
Lead collective bargaining and manage key union relationships

Oversee the development, review, and implementation of HR policy

Monitor legislative...
            

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Job Details

Location Wellington, Wellington
Job Type Full-time
Category Business Operations Specialists
Posted Date March 01, 2026
Application Deadline April 10, 2026