Workplace Relations Specialist

Kia ora!

Due to an internal promotion Air New Zealand has an opportunity for a pragmatic and experienced employment lawyer to join our Workplace Relations team on a fixed term basis to cover parental leave for 9 months. 

As a Workplace Relations Specialist (People Specialist) you will be part of our broader People function and report to the People Lead Workplace Relations. In this role you will work closely with the business and our human resources business partners to provide employment related legal solutions that deliver on our strategy to ensuring constructive and sustainable workplace relationships. 

Key responsibilities:

• Partner with business leaders and human resources business partners to create sustainable solutions on employee matters
• Managing higher risk / complex workplace relations matters including disciplinary management workplace investigations and restructuring
• Manage external legal advice and cost
• Provide litigation support and strategy with external legal advisors
• Provide legal support in relation to collective bargaining including attending mediation and facilitation on behalf of Air New Zealand
• Actively participating in projects to develop new processes and process improvements
• Build and maintain highquality relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications and experience:

• 3 years PQE in employment law with indepth working knowledge of New Zealand employment law.
• LLB degree or higher.
• Admitted to practice in New Zealand (equivalency may be considered).
• A current New Zealand Practising Certificate (equivalency may be considered).
• Proven previous experience of managing and advising on workplace relations issues preferably within a collectivised environment.

Skills:

• Strong partnering skills both with the business and with the wider People team with the ability to understand stakeholder aims and drivers.
• Demonstrable track record in producing tailored and practical advice that meets our strategic relationship and commercial aims.
• Ability to identify and mitigate employmentrelated legal and business risks.
• Proven experience in building and developing relationships with team members and stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate at all levels.

Apply now to be part of this talented passionate and supportive team!

Job ad closes on 25th May 2025. Please note while we will provide an outcome to all applicants due to the high volume of applications we will only organise conversations with shortlisted candidates.

Additional Information :

At Air New Zealand we are proudly committed to diversity equity and inclusion and believe in creating a truly inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves and thrive. Our people are our greatest asset because while everything else we do in our operation can be replicated by our competitors it is our people that truly set us apart. We are firm believers in celebrating the differences and diversity of thought our people bring to their roles. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds including those with a disability additional health and mental health needs and/or are neurodiverse to apply for our roles.

If you have encountered any accessibility barriers and require further information or reasonable accommodations to our recruitment process please reach out to the recruiter listed on this job advert so they are able to support you to freely participate equitably in our recruitment and selection process.

Whia te pae tawhiti kia tata. Ko te pae tata whakamaua kia tina.

Seek to bring distant horizons closer. Once near seize them and make them your reality.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract