Auckland Transport is leading the development of transport solutions that enable healthy and accessible communities.

Regardless of your choice to walk, cycle, drive, take the ferry, bus, or train, we are passionate about working together to deliver safe, efficient, innovative and sustainable options which provide a transport system that will create a vibrant and connected Auckland.  

We are on a journey to shape our organisation through an ambitious transformation programme providing for more effective and efficient AT. 

Delivering transport solutions for Auckland on such a large scale is no mean feat and we need a talented team to ensure we are up to this task.

Te Whiwhinga mahi - The opportunity

The role reports to the Employment Relations Lead (Senior Employment Relations Partner) and plays a part in leading and governing industrial and employment relations for AT, ensuring they are legally compliant and align with our organisational goals and values, and enable the delivery of the people and performance strategy.

You will be an in-house subject matter expert for employment relations and will (together with the ER Lead) be responsible for growing this capability across the organisation and will pay a key part in the management of our union relationship.

The role works collaboratively with the P&P team and other key stakeholders across AT to create an environment where our people and teams are empowered to deliver Easy Journeys for Tāmaki Makaurau.

Ko koe tēnei - About you

As a trusted partner you'll need the ability to quickly engage and build effective relationships. Experienced in working in large and complex organisations with the focus of developing a high performing and inclusive culture. An inquisitive mind with a creative yet outcome focused approach to coaching and guiding leaders through ER related matters of varying complexity.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• a tertiary qualification in law, Employment Relations, Human Resources Management, or related field
• a minimum of three to five years' experience in an inhouse employment relations or legal role, or specialising in employment law at a law firm
• ideally, to hold an NZ Legal Practising certificate or the eligibility to hold one
• previous experience in providing coaching and advice to people leaders
• the ability to understand business issues and demonstrate a business focus
• the ability to build meaningful relationships with key stakeholders (internal and external).

Ko wai mātou - About us

At AT, we embrace inclusion and fully support building a diverse workplace where people come first and we feel safe, respected, valued and supported, inclusive of our differences.

Our values are more than just words - they are integral to everything we do:

• Manaakitanga - We care
• Tiakitanga - Safe with us
• Whanaungatanga - We connect 
• Auahatanga - Better, bolder, together

Our flexible working initiative empowers our people to work flexibly whilst meeting the needs of our customers, the organisation and the individual.

In addition, we also offer:

• investment in your professional development and training 
• opportunity for greater leadership and accountability
• modern CBD (Wynyard Quarter) waterfront-based office
• paid parental and partner leave
• study assistance 
• health and wellbeing benefits 
• professional memberships.

Please apply providing your updated CV along with a cover letter summarising how you meet the requirements for this role.

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