Principal Advisor Employment Relations

New Zealand Government
📍 Wellington, Wellington, New-Zealand 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted February 23, 2026

Job Description

## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this roleThe Pūmanawa Tāngata (HR) team sits within Enterprise Services, a branch dedicated to supporting the rest of the Department to succeed. We're focused on creating and maintaining the right conditions for confidence, capability and sustainable success.**Te tūnga | The role** As our newly created Principal Advisor Employment Relations you will be responsible for the development, direction and implementation of Te Tari Taiwhenua's employment relations strategy. You will establish a structure around our ER function which includes developing and implementing an ER strategic plan, addressing / mitigating risk through expert ER advice, and proactively managing the ER caseload.As the sole ER specialist, you will work very closely with the wider HR advisory team, fully utilising your in-depth knowledge of New Zealand employment legislation, building capability within the wider team and people leaders to identify and mitigate risk while fostering a posit...

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Job Details

  • Location Wellington, Wellington
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category Human Resources
  • Posted Date February 23, 2026
  • Application Deadline April 04, 2026